New book reveals Jill Biden's significant influence on Joe Biden's administration, including her role in his decision to stay in the 2024 race and her interactions with staff. Disputes and strategies detailed.
Book industry updates: Meta faces lawsuit, AI translation service launches, libraries innovate, BookCon returns, and censorship claims fall flat. Concerns and advancements shape the sector.
Biber's 'The Last Outlaws' explores the Governor brothers' story within the context of Australian colonialism, law, and the treatment of Indigenous people, revealing lasting racial biases in the justice system. racial justice+outlaws
Wendy Benchley discusses the lasting impact of 'Jaws,' her husband Peter's work, ocean conservation, and Spielberg's film techniques. She highlights the film's effect and community focus.
Katie Cunningham, a champion of children's literature and editor at Nosy Crow, is remembered for her passion, vision, and empathy. Her work includes acclaimed titles like Julian Is a Mermaid and Maps.
Danny Stewart finds a baby in a subway, changing his life. The story inspired '18 Months,' a film supporting adoptive families. Love, adoption, and family found in unexpected places. Based on true events.
Sheila Pinder appointed CEO of Publishing Scotland, succeeding Marion Sinclair in August. Focus on AI, environment, and community support during industry challenges. Sinclair's 17-year leadership acknowledged.
Stephen Gapps' 'Uprising' reveals coordinated Aboriginal military resistance in colonial New South Wales (1838-1844). Warriors effectively used tactics and strategies against invaders, challenging conventional military history.
ALA & ACO conferences highlight librarian distress & innovations. Kyiv publishing house damaged in Russian attack. Authors win case over book usage. Key issues facing the industry.
Fiction titles dominate the Indie Bookshop Top 20. 'The Safekeep' leads, while new releases struggle to impact. Sales data is undisclosed, but a slight decline is expected.
Memory Lane explores the imperfect, flexible nature of human memory, its vulnerability to false information, and how its limitations are actually strengths. It emphasizes adaptation over perfect recall.
C.F. Seabrook, the 'Henry Ford of Agriculture,' built an empire but faced labor disputes and racial inequality. The book 'The Spinach King' explores his complex legacy and family secrets.
Reese Witherspoon promotes her new thriller, 'Preceded Farewell,' co-authored with Harlan Coben, with a five-show North American tour. Story focuses on surgeon Maggie McCabe and a global conspiracy.
Independent Bookshop Week 2025 saw record-breaking sales, increased media reach, and strong community engagement across UK and Ireland. Bookshops reported significant sales boosts and hosted successful events.
BookTok is driving publishing deals for self-published authors. Publishers scout BookTok for proven talent & pre-built fandoms, particularly in fantasy & romance, leading to movie adaptations.
Great Housekeeping launches its 2025 fiction competition, seeking unpublished adult fiction. The winner receives £1,500, mentoring, and online publication. Six runners-up get agent feedback. Submit by email.
Authors criticize Goodreads for fake reviews, pre-publication trashing, and slow response to abuse reports. They highlight the impact of unverified scores on careers, seeking better protection from online harassment.
