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UK cost of living crisis: ‘a million children do not own books’

Rising book disparities as cost-of-living crisis affects access to reading for almost a million UK children, who do not own books at home.

Dutch version of “Endgame” by Omid Scobie sparks controversy as it unintentionally reveals royal family member behind controversial comment.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe gives an inspiring Booker Prize speech on the power of books during her imprisonment in Iran.

Discover ‘Prophet Song’ by Paul Lynch, the 2023 Booker Prize winner, a gripping dystopian masterpiece.

Discover the winners of the 2023 Polari Prizes, celebrating LGBTQ+ literature’s diversity and literary excellence.

Explore the reality of Black Friday deals for books with expert insights and consumer research analysis. Is it a fad or for real?

St. Charles City-County Library in Missouri to remove ‘Bang Like a Porn Star’ after 20-person waitlist clears despite being in the adult section.

Microsoft faces lawsuit over AI model development through OpenAI, involving alleged copyright infringement and authors’ rights.

Writers unite in support of pro-Palestine protestors at Scotiabank Giller Prize – a powerful show of solidarity.

The reported detention of Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha by Israeli forces sparked widespread condemnation and concern.