Anthropodermic bibliopegy: Harvard removes human skin book
Harvard Library removes human skin binding from a book, as we explore the term “Anthropodermic bibliopegy.”
Legal risks of memoirs: Rebel Wilson claims against Sacha Baron Cohen
Explore the Rebel Wilson-Sacha Baron Cohen controversy and its implications for memoir writing and legal risks.
Queen’s Reading Room study finds reading helps wellbeing
Discover the mental health benefits of reading with new neuroscience insights from The Queen’s Reading Room study.
Society of Authors to vote on fossil fuels and Gaza resolutions in Extraordinary Meeting
Society of Authors calls extraordinary meeting to address fossil fuel divestment and Gaza, highlighting community’s role in ecological and social issues.
Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction shortlist showcases groundbreaking voices
The inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2024 shortlist has been announced showcasing diverse, original narratives across subjects.
What is going on with Joe Arden? Narrator responds to misconduct claims
Joe Arden, renowned romance audiobook narrator, addresses misconduct and unethical business practices allegations amid social media uproar.
Awards roundup: Jhalak, Nero, Gordon Burn, and Dylan Thomas
March saw major announcements, highlighting works from authors of colour and debut writers through awards like the the Dylan Thomas Prize.
Over 40 English libraries gain from £33m funding boost
The UK government gives a £33 million funding boost for more than 40 libraries, enhancing culture and community access.
UN expresses alarm over imprisonment of Thai poet Arnon Nampa
UN experts urge Thai government to release poet Arnon Nampa, sentenced under lèse-majesté laws over alleged ‘royal insults’.
Is there such thing as Fairly Trained AI model? Apparently, there is
Fairly Trained, the Authors Guild and others back KL3M, a legally compliant AI model challenging the industry’s norm.