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Today in Books

All the News We Covered This Week

The gutting of the Institute for Museum and Library Services, some of the most popular and most read books of March, and more.

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Apr 5, 2025

Welcome to Today in Books. In this weekend edition, a look at all the news Book Riot covered this week.

🗑️ The Institute for Museum and Library Services Was Just Gutted

📖 The 10 Most Popular Books of March, According to Libby

🗳️ South Carolina Postpones Vote on Banning 10 Books Statewide

🚫 Ohio’s Republican Budget Proposal Destroys Library Funding, Restricts LGBTQ+ Books, Targets Library Trustee Terms

🗣️ IMLS Board of Directors Demands Answers About Agency’s Future

📚 Libby’s Most Anticipated April Releases

⭐ The Most Read Books on Goodreads in March 2025

🔥 12+ Book Censorship Posts To Revisit: Book Censorship News, April 4, 2025

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