Dictionaries among books removed from Florida school district

Escambia County in Florida is back in the news after the revelation that dictionaries were removed as part of the HB 1069 law.
Hundreds form human chain to help move 15,000 books

Community forms human chain to relocate 15,000 books, showcasing collaboration and support for literacy and local charity.
Writers’ Prize: Zadie Smith and Naomi Klein in shortlist

Zadie Smith, Naomi Klein, and Paul Murray are among the shortlisted authors for prestigious Writers’ Prize.
OpenAI refutes New York Times, upholds author fair use

OpenAI rebuts New York Times lawsuit, emphasising support of fair use and collaboration with news organisations.
Public Domain Day 2024: 28 major works now free for all

Public Domain Day 2024: Celebrating the release of diverse, historic works including works by Virginia Woolf into the public domain.
Meta AI chief under fire for saying authors should give books for free

Controversy surrounds Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun’s remarks on authors giving away books for free, while selling his for $20.
How to achieve clarity with author Jamie Smart

Clarity author and speaker Jamie Smart speaks to How To Be Books on how to achieve it and understanding how to unlock better results.
Authors launch new lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI

More nonfiction authors sue Microsoft, OpenAI for copyright infringement; claim AI trained with their works.
New Anne Frank novel marks life before diary

Discover the untold story of Anne Frank before her diary in Alice Hoffman’s new novel, a poignant, historically rich journey.
Book publishing predictions 2024: another year of AI and change

The publishing world in 2024 will face AI regulation, social media shifts, and a focus on direct connections.