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BookTok Bookshelves initiative aims to boost literacy in the UK

TikTok and National Literacy Trust (NLT) launch BookTok Bookshelves in the UK to boost literacy among young people.

Explore the fascinating role of book covers in attracting readers and their impact on sales – are we judging books by their covers?

Amazon restricts reviews on South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s book following backlash over her account of killing her dog.

UK publishing industry revenue hits record £7.1 billion in 2023, driven by digital, audiobooks and export growth.

Spotify expands Countdown Pages to audiobooks, enhancing fan engagement with pre-save and release date features.

Explore the controversy surrounding an essay by Zadie Smith on Palestine and campus protests in the New Yorker.

Discover the hazards of arsenic in 19th-century green ‘poison’ books and learn how to identify potentially toxic covers.

AI-narrated audiobooks on Audible surge to 40,000 titles, sparking debate among authors and listeners alike.

New study reveals adults are increasingly reading YA books for nostalgia and escapism, driven by simpler literacy and life’s complexities.

Historic vote in EGM by Society of Authors (SoA) rejects Gaza ceasefire while calling for fossil fuel divestment, amid criticism.