Suswati Basu - How To Be

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.

Explore the enchanting ‘Realms of the Imagination’ at the British Library’s fantasy exhibition with bestselling author Rebecca Kuang.

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, a powerful voice for human rights in Iran, honoured for her courage in absentia.

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.

Explore the trustworthiness of book lists and discover how to pick the palatable from the unpleasant as 2023 comes to a close.

The world mourns the death of Palestinian literary scholar Dr. Refaat Alareer – a tribute to his enduring legacy.

Heartstopper Volume 5 continues the tale of love and resilience with Nick and Charlie despite controversial book bans in the US.

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

Florida Attorney General claims government’s message trumps book access in schools – a controversial legal showdown.

Explore the poignant collection ‘Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear’ by Mosab Abu Toha in the context of Gaza’s turmoil and resilience.