Wainwright Prize 2023: ‘staggering’ nature book wins award

The 2023 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing and Conservation celebrates our Earth in all its glory, and the importance of protecting it.
Independent Podcast Awards: How To Be Books Podcast shortlisted

The How To Be Books Podcast was among a number of incredible and insightful shows to be nominated at the Independent Podcast Awards.
Book bans in Senate hearing: partisan battle erupts over censorship

Fierce Senate hearing debate over book bans in the US shows Democrats and Republicans clashing on censorship in education.
Millie Bobby Brown book: Nineteen Steps trips up portraying tragedy – review

‘Nineteen Steps’, the debut book by Millie Bobby Brown is a commendable historical tale with a touch of romance but room for improvement.
Wicked writers discuss book challenges as Oz in firing line

Wicked writers Gregory Maguire and Winnie Holzman talk about recent book challenges with the Authors Guild, and the fear of fascism.
Doppelganger by Naomi Klein rethinks self amid mirrored reality – review

Naomi Klein journeys into the world of her doppelganger Naomi Wolf, reflecting on identity, self, and uniqueness in a rapidly changing world.
Martin Luther King Jr book: Jonathan Eig humanises man behind pulpit – review

Jonathan Eig’s masterpiece of a book is a profound portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, his multifaceted humanity and impact on society.
Clean Up Alabama call to jail librarians for giving LGBT books to kids

Clean Up Alabama is the latest group to raise issues regarding LGBTQ books, calling for librarians to be jailed for displaying it near kids.
9/11 books: harrowing reads about September 11 attacks

Explore the enduring impact of the 9/11 attacks and the best nonfiction books to understand this pivotal moment.
Amazon issues new AI policy for KDP platform

With concerns mounting over the impact AI-generated books are having on the e-book market, Amazon has created some new guidelines.