Dictionary.com Word of the Year 2023 ‘hallucinate’ relates to AI

Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year 2023 ‘Hallucinate’ shows AI’s impact and evolution on language and communication.
Inside Literary Prize: incarcerated readers to judge inaugural award

Inside Literary Prize aims to transform lives behind bars with National Book Award honourees and a winner announced in June 2024.
Slavery books ‘removed from Texas plantation gift shops’

Controversy over removal of slavery books from Texas plantation gift shop sparks debate on historical narratives and ideology.
Rebecca Kuang on fantasy: from Babel, Yellowface to hell

Explore the enchanting ‘Realms of the Imagination’ at the British Library’s fantasy exhibition with bestselling author Rebecca Kuang.
Narges Mohammadi awarded Nobel Peace Prize in absentia

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, a powerful voice for human rights in Iran, honoured for her courage in absentia.
Shame, anatomy, and misogyny – Vagina Obscura by Rachel E. Gross

Vagina Obscura author Rachel E. Gross spoke to the How To Be Books Podcast about how female genitalia and anatomy has been linked to shame.
Book lists: should we still trust their recommendations?

Explore the trustworthiness of book lists and discover how to pick the palatable from the unpleasant as 2023 comes to a close.
Refaat Alareer: books by Palestinian author killed in Gaza

The world mourns the death of Palestinian literary scholar Dr. Refaat Alareer – a tribute to his enduring legacy.
Heartstopper Volume 5 released despite controversial ban

Heartstopper Volume 5 continues the tale of love and resilience with Nick and Charlie despite controversial book bans in the US.
Benjamin Zephaniah: 7 books and poems to remember legacy

Explore the legacy of Benjamin Zephaniah through his powerful books and poetry, a voice of change who has died at the age of 65.