Exploring the crisis of trust in institutions and media amidst misinformation. Essays tackle declining confidence and the role of social media, emphasizing the need for media literacy and rebuilding trust.
ACLU sues Rutherford County (TN) over banning 140+ books. Iowa's Senate File 496 faces legal challenges. Publishing industry shifts for youths. Museum Institute legal fight continues. Shakespeare's marriage examined.
Anxiety over the Christian Right's growing influence in the US and its threat to liberal democracy. Lavin critiques its theocratic goals, while others defend rights and freedoms. Rise of theocracy.
Abdelhaq, formerly at Macmillan, joins August Books, a Canelo imprint specializing in narrative non-fiction. He brings experience with major titles and award recognition to the team. Exciting expansion ahead!
Report reveals alarming decline in children's reading enjoyment. Recommendations include data collection, inclusive content, increased funding, and curriculum prioritization to reignite reading passion.
Mohamed Samir Nada's 'Prayer of Anxiety,' winner of IPAF, transcends location, exploring universal human themes within a dystopian microcosm, reflecting Egypt's transformative period and challenging narratives.
Susanna Clarke revisits Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell with 'The Bishop of Durham Attempts to Surrender the City'. Raven King's fairy military surrounds England, forging new alliances.
UK book sales surge! 'Sunrise on the Reaping' reclaims #1. Douglas Murray's 'On Democracies and Death Cults' tops Non-Fiction. Overall market sees strong growth, boosted by children's titles and Waterstones picks.
Exploration of the Land Rights Act's impact on Aboriginal economic development, legacy, and self-determination in NSW, featuring community perspectives and future possibilities. Land back matters.
Gomer Press, a 133-year-old Welsh family printing business, thrives under Jonathan Lewis, focusing on high-quality case-bound hardbacks and embracing new technology like UV and foil stopping while navigating industry challenges.
Salford's Proficiency Seminar unites educators and leaders to address literacy challenges, promote reading for pleasure, and create community-led solutions for enhancing proficiency rates among young people. Reading Agency research reveals a "reading crisis".
Remembering Peter Lovesey, award-winning crime fiction author of the Sergeant Cribb and Peter Ruby series. A legend in crime writing, he left a legacy of 43 books including 'The False Inspector Dew'.
Explore humanity's future decline due to environmental impact and resource depletion. The book examines our origins, current challenges, and potential survival strategies, including space colonization and urgent action.
The YA Book Prize 2025 judging panel is announced, including David Almond, Busayo Matuluko, and Sian Wadey. The £2,000 award celebrates impactful YA fiction from the UK and Ireland. YA Book Prize.
CCIC proposes a UK Comics Fund to boost the comics industry, create jobs, develop IP, and unlock economic potential. It aims to support marginalized voices and transform a talented community into a sustainable sector.
Barbara Taylor Bradford's estate, featuring her typewriter, jewelry, and rare editions, is up for auction at Doyle. A glimpse into the life of the bestselling author.
Lauren Roberts tops UK charts. New releases flood Original Fiction. Romantasy trend continues. Easter-themed books see a sales surge, up 12.3%. Book sales data from Nielsen Bookscan.
