World Suicide Prevention Day: important reads to raise awareness

World Suicide Prevention Day seeks to remove the stigma of mental health, hence here are some books to educate us all.
Why there is a health gap – Rebel Bodies author Sarah Graham

Rebel Bodies author and health journalist Sarah Graham talks to How To Be Books about the existing health gap.
Wolfson Prize nominee Professor Hakim Adi on redundancy and recognition

Professor Hakim Adi was shortlisted for the prestigious Wolfson History Prize only weeks after the University of Chichester made him redundant.
Gamification of reading: is it a page-turner or a problem?

On International Literacy Day we look at the gamification of reading in the digital age – a bookworm’s dilemma.
The Fraud by Zadie Smith: are we all just imposters? – review

Inspired by a real-life extraordinary court case, The Fraud by Zadie Smith examines the acceptable lies we tell ourselves in order to survive.
Who are Moms for Liberty? Unveiling extremist ties behind book bans

Explore Moms for Liberty’s extremist ties and their campaign against inclusive education in this eye-opening profile.
Texas fights to enact parts of controversial book rating law

Texas contends for partial implementation of controversial ‘book rating’ law amid legal battle – latest updates.
Baillie Gifford Prize 2023: longlist looks at historical storytelling

From history and science to technology and geopolitics, the Baillie Gifford Prize 2023 longlist includes a varied selection of books.
National Read a Book Day: embrace joy of reading this September

From Stephen King to Zadie Smith, celebrate National Read a Book Day by embracing the joy of reading this September 6th.
Amazon’s AI-written mushroom foraging books could be ‘life or death’

AI-produced books flood Amazon, raising concerns for experts about accuracy and safety in wild mushroom foraging guides.