Books

The trial of Salman Rushdie’s alleged attacker may be delayed until the author publishes his memoir about the incident. In August 2022, Rushdie was being introduced for a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in New York when a man rushed onto stage, stabbing him several times and forcing him to...

It is no secret that the benefits of the law of attraction have been theorized on and written about by many thinkers of all fields for centuries. Australian-born writer and producer Rhonda Byrne never claimed to be the author of such a concept, she was introduced to it when reading...

Florida is at the forefront of a nationwide trend in book banning, with over 1,400 titles removed, many addressing subjects like race, racism, and LGBTQ+ characters, as conservative advocacy groups and state legislation set a precedent for other states....
The union representing employees of Portland-based Powell's Books stated it will stage a one-day strike on Labor Day, following months of contract negotiations for better pay and healthcare....
An excerpt of Franklin Foer’s upcoming book " The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden ’s White House and the Struggle for America’s Future” was released Tuesday via The Atlantic....
Diving headfirst into the realm of authentic representation, Michelle Tea's groundbreaking endeavor 'Dopamine' promises to amplify and celebrate queer narratives that have long been overshadowed, redefining the landscape of literary storytelling....
Discover the vibrant world of Rick Riordan Presents, an imprint that celebrates diverse mythologies and cultural voices, with the latest addition, 'A Drop of Venom,' offering a feminist reimagining of Medusa's origins inspired by Indian lore....
Muriel Fahrion, the creative genius behind Strawberry Shortcake, struggles with financial hardships as she receives no compensation for her iconic creation....
In an era dominated by digitization, rapid technological advancements, and the ubiquity of information at our fingertips, a question arises: Are libraries on the brink of extinction?...
Get ready for an exhilarating cinematic experience in 2023 as beloved literary treasures come to life on both the big and small screens....
Why YA Fiction is Misaligned as Bad Writing....

Across the U.S., record temperatures are forcing us all to stay indoors where there’s AC and water. Even the bugs are trying to get into my house to escape the heat wave. It’s like a mini-quarantine, except the danger comes from being outside at all for an extended time. So,...

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