Barbra Streisand book: 970 pages of self-validation – review

Star Barbra Streisand reveals-all in her long-awaited book, including her quest for unconditional love and the search for her roots.
Palestine protesters disrupt Scotiabank book prize over ‘Israel weapons ties’

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt the Scotiabank Giller Prize Ceremony amid controversy over alleged investments in Israeli weapons company.
Authors of George Floyd book silenced on racism in Tennessee school

“His Name Is George Floyd” authors silenced in Tennessee school event amid book bans and discussions about racism restrictions.
Pink to give away banned books at Florida gigs

Pink joins forces with PEN America to fight banned books and promote diversity by giving away books at her Florida concerts.
New Florida censorship law sparks ban of around 300 books

More than 300 books were banned in Florida schools, as new law causes ongoing controversy over censorship and freedom of expression.
Future Library: Valeria Luiselli joins 100-year time capsule

The Future Library, a century-long literary time capsule, preserves authors’ works until 2114, while bridging generations with words.
How the law works – Unlawful Killings author Wendy Joseph KC

Sunday Times bestselling author Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC talks to the How To Be Books Podcast about Unlawful Killings and the legal system.
NaNoWriMo: the pros and cons of National Novel Writing Month

The pros and cons of National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo and whether this is really the creative spark you need.
US judge dismisses parts of AI copyright lawsuit against Meta

US judge trims copyright lawsuit against Meta over AI infringement, but grants authors permission to amend.
David Cohen Prize 2023: John Burnside wins lifetime award

Scottish writer John Burnside awarded the prestigious David Cohen Prize for Literature 2023 for his lifetime’s work.