Heartstopper novels restricted to adults in Mississippi library amid new law
A new Mississippi law sparks freedom of speech concerns and impacts library access to LGBTQ graphic novels like Heartstopper.
Syrian civil war books: ten years on after Ghouta chemical attack
A decade after the Ghouta chemical attack in the Syrian civil war, Assad’s power endures in the complex aftermath – these books explain more.
Georgia’s limited book challenge uptake as teacher fired
Georgia state is embroiled in controversies surrounding lack of book challenges as a teacher is fired for reading about gender fluidity.
How we amplify marginalised voices – with Haramacy editor Zahed Sultan
Marginalised people are often victimised in society, which is why we spoke to Haramacy editor Zahed Sultan on amplifying forgotten voices.
Authors’ pirated books used to train Generative AI
Stephen King and Zadie Smith are among a number of authors whose pirated books are reportedly being used to train generative AI models.
Hawai’i fire: books to understand how climate affects state
A devastating fire exposed vulnerabilities in Hawai’i – these books show deadly wildfires, climate change impact, and solutions.
Sustainability in publishing: unveiling the greenwashing debate
Exploring green initiatives and challenges in the publishing industry’s quest for sustainability, from authors’ impact to publishers’ efforts
Top librarian fired by board as book ban compared with Nazi Germany
Wyoming board fired the chief librarian over reports of clashes due to new book policy, while supporters likened it to Nazi Germany.
Truth is stranger than autofiction: examples like Bret Easton Ellis
Dive into the captivating world of autofiction and autobiografiction where reality and imagination entwine in literary artistry.
I Can’t Save You book: depression hurts all even doctors – review
In I Can’t Save You, Dr. Anthony Chin-Quee’s book unveils a journey of medical success, identity, and mental health challenges.