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  • Book Restrictions, Censorship, and Literary Losses

    Book Restrictions, Censorship, and Literary Losses

    Book restrictions are challenged by the BMI, Russia censors books. NEA grants terminated. Authors Ngugi wa and Edmund White passed away. Library funding threatened, and a free speech case is dismissed.


    Andrew Miller Wins Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction

    Andrew Miller Wins Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction

    Andrew Miller wins the Walter Scott Prize for 'The Land In Winter,' a novel set in 1962-63 England. The story explores marriage, friendship, and buried tensions amidst a harsh winter, set 60 years ago.


    Kate Spade: Life, Loss, and Legacy with Frances Valentine

    Kate Spade: Life, Loss, and Legacy with Frances Valentine

    A look into Kate Spade's life, career, and friendships, particularly with Frances Valentine co-founder, through personal stories, struggles with depression, and the vibrant legacy she left behind.


    Literary Ambition: Authorship, Appropriation, and Deception

    Literary Ambition: Authorship, Appropriation, and Deception

    A Melbourne writer seeks fame by exploiting Brenda's story, risking principles and relationships. Explores ambition, deception, and the dark side of literary life, questioning authorship and authenticity. literary ambition, deception, brenda's story.


    Ethical Circle: Morality, AI, and Moral Consideration

    Ethical Circle: Morality, AI, and Moral Consideration

    Exploring moral obligations towards AI, animals, and future beings. Jeff Sebo's 'Ethical Circle' challenges conventional thinking on ethical consideration and responsibility in a tech-saturated world.


    New Book Releases: Drownings, Affection, and More!

    New Book Releases: Drownings, Affection, and More!

    Explore new releases discussed on podcasts: Hazel Barkworth's 'Drownings,' Ita O'Brien's 'Affection,' Andrew Murray's 'A Newbie's Guide', and Seán Hewitt's 'Open, Paradise'. Themes include relationships and self-discovery.


    BookTok & Book Festivals: Collaboration, Diversity, and Future

    BookTok & Book Festivals: Collaboration, Diversity, and Future

    BookTok can amplify book festivals by including online creators. Events should proactively involve diverse voices and reflect evolving reader interests, championing varied stories and emerging authors. Accessibility and youth engagement are also vital.


    Rivers’ Rights: Are Rivers Alive? Macfarlane’s Exploration

    Rivers’ Rights: Are Rivers Alive? Macfarlane’s Exploration

    Macfarlane explores the Rights of Nature movement, focusing on rivers. He examines environmental damage, legal challenges, and the concept of rivers as living entities with rights.


    Unbound Collapse: Founder Resigns Over Payment Issues

    Unbound Collapse: Founder Resigns Over Payment Issues

    Unbound's collapse leads to founder John Mitchinson's resignation due to payment issues. Concerns raised about over-reliance on external investors after Unbound failed. Sharma focuses on Boundless future.


    The Week Junior Book Awards 2025 Shortlist Unveiled

    The Week Junior Book Awards 2025 Shortlist Unveiled

    The Week Junior Book Awards 2025 shortlist features 63 books across 13 categories. Celebrating excellence in children's literature, the awards aim to encourage reading for pleasure and boost young imaginations.


    Landfall: Climate Crime, Missing Kid & Human Compassion

    Landfall: Climate Crime, Missing Kid & Human Compassion

    In a climate-ravaged future, Investigator Sadiya searches for a missing child, Casey. Landfall explores climate refugees, human compassion and social disruption through interwoven perspectives.


    Library & Arts: Legal Battles, Censorship, and AI Impact

    Library & Arts: Legal Battles, Censorship, and AI Impact

    Legal challenges against arts funding cuts, censorship incidents (book burning, author's exile), and AI-generated content raise concerns about freedom of speech and the future of libraries & literature.