Anthem Awards: How To Be Books Podcast nominated
The How To Be Books Podcast nominated for Anthem Award’s Community Voice Prize. Vote now before December 21!
Boris Akunin: Russia adds writer to its terror list
Russian author Boris Akunin faces persecution amid terrorism accusations and book bans by the country’s authorities.
Library spending increases, but funding still lags behind
Library expenditure in Great Britain rises 3%, according to CIPFA, reflecting increased in-person visits and book borrowing.
Tolkien estate: Lord of the Rings fanfiction writer loses lawsuit
Author of unofficial Lord of the Rings sequel loses legal battle against Amazon and Tolkien estate, and is ordered to halt sales.
Books Save Lives Act: Rep Ayanna Pressley introduces bill against bans
Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s Books Save Lives Act fights book bans, promotes diverse literature, and defends inclusive education.
Regifting books: the art of giving away used mementos
Explore the etiquette and ethics of regifting books, from sustainability to insights from authors and readers.
China unveils AI large language model for ancient books
‘Xunzi,’ China’s first large language model for ancient texts, aims to facilitate research and preservation of Chinese cultural heritage.
A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: a snapshot of a wider issue – review
In “A Day in the Life of Abed Salama,” Nathan Thrall delves into the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict through the lens of a tragic bus crash.
Meta faces claims of using pirated books despite legal warnings
Meta Platforms faces legal turmoil over alleged copyright infringement and use of pirated books for AI model training.
Author Cait Corrain loses book deal over secret review bombing
A book deal by debut author Cait Corrain is terminated amid allegations of sabotaging fellow authors’ reviews on popular book site.