Silent Book Club: London organiser on why it’s so popular
London’s Silent Book Club organiser Si Ning Yeoh discusses the success of SBC where introverted readers enjoy books without rules.
Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024 shortlist explores depth of human experiences
Discover the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist, featuring six novels exploring deep human experiences.
Rebel Wilson’s memoir released with redactions in UK edition
Rebel Wilson’s memoir faces legal hurdles and redactions in its UK release over claims against Sacha Baron Cohen, stirring controversy.
World Book and Copyright Day: EU residents still prefer print books
Discover EU reading trends this World Book and Copyright Day as print books favoured over ebooks among residents.
Petition launched to save Black British Literature MA at Goldsmiths amid cuts
Literary activist Dr Kadija George on trying to save the MA in Black British Literature at Goldsmiths amid funding cuts.
PEN America cancels Literary Awards ceremony over Gaza response
PEN America has announced the cancellation of its 2024 Literary Awards ceremony originally set for April 29 at Town Hall, New York City, although some awards will still be conferred. This decision comes after intense scrutiny of the organisation’s handling of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighted by the withdrawal of 28 authors from this […]
PEN America faces policy rethink as authors refuse awards over Gaza
PEN America to reevaluate its mission amid authors withdrawing from awards and demands for leadership change over Gaza stance.
HarperCollins partners with ElevenLabs to create audiobooks using AI
HarperCollins and ElevenLabs partner to create foreign language audiobooks using advanced AI technology amid criticism.
PEN America report: the latest on book bans in the US
Explore the rising book ban crisis in U.S. schools in a new PEN America report and the nationwide fight for educational freedom.
Ron DeSantis signs bill restricting library book challenges
Governor DeSantis signs a bill limiting challenges to school library books in Florida, adjusting previous policies.