Inside Literary Prize: incarcerated readers to judge inaugural award

Inside Literary Prize aims to transform lives behind bars with National Book Award honourees and a winner announced in June 2024.
Slavery books ‘removed from Texas plantation gift shops’

Controversy over removal of slavery books from Texas plantation gift shop sparks debate on historical narratives and ideology.
Narges Mohammadi awarded Nobel Peace Prize in absentia

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, a powerful voice for human rights in Iran, honoured for her courage in absentia.
Book lists: should we still trust their recommendations?

Explore the trustworthiness of book lists and discover how to pick the palatable from the unpleasant as 2023 comes to a close.
Refaat Alareer: books by Palestinian author killed in Gaza

The world mourns the death of Palestinian literary scholar Dr. Refaat Alareer – a tribute to his enduring legacy.
Heartstopper Volume 5 released despite controversial ban

Heartstopper Volume 5 continues the tale of love and resilience with Nick and Charlie despite controversial book bans in the US.
Florida AG: schools are for ‘government’s message’

Florida Attorney General claims government’s message trumps book access in schools – a controversial legal showdown.
Penguin Random House sues Iowa over book bans

Penguin Random House fights legal battle against censorship in Iowa in a bid to defend books, authors and freedom of expression.
Fact checking: Endgame raises questions over other books

“Endgame” by Omid Scobie raises questions on the fact checking of books. Past controversies highlight the need for accuracy in publishing.
#ReadPalestine week: 300 publishers support free book cause

Join #ReadPalestine week, explore Palestinian literature, history, and culture, and show solidarity through the written word.