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.
ChatGPT books ban: school uses AI to remove content
Controversy surrounds a school’s use of ChatGPT AI to remove books. We look at the implications for education and censorship.
Partition of India: best books to understand independence
Exploring the profound impact of the partition of India and Pakistan through historical accounts, personal stories and important books.
Oppenheimer movie: 7 books addressing nuclear responsibility
The life of J. Robert Oppenheimer has been explored in a new movie, hence here are 7 anti-nuclear books, focusing on taking responsibility for our scientific endeavours.
Edinburgh Book Festival: Mikaela Loach walks out over sponsor
Author Mikaela Loach walks out in protest against fossil fuel sponsor at Edinburgh Book Festival, sparking debate.