PEN America to tell authors when books are banned

PEN America and Scholastic unite to inform authors about when their books are banned, and protect the freedom to read.
Ex-soldier jailed for arson plot attack on left-wing bookshop

Ex-soldier sentenced to prison for planning arson attack on left-wing bookshop fuelled by extremist beliefs.
More nonfiction authors added to lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft

Authors Guild expands lawsuit adding 12 more nonfiction authors against OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement in AI model training.
Top nonfiction books we read in 2023: 26 mini reviews of our favourites

Explore our top nonfiction books of 2023, from gripping memoirs to eye-opening investigations, and discover new perspectives.
Anthem Awards: How To Be Books Podcast nominated

The How To Be Books Podcast nominated for Anthem Award’s Community Voice Prize. Vote now before December 21!
Boris Akunin: Russia adds writer to its terror list

Russian author Boris Akunin faces persecution amid terrorism accusations and book bans by the country’s authorities.
Library spending increases, but funding still lags behind

Library expenditure in Great Britain rises 3%, according to CIPFA, reflecting increased in-person visits and book borrowing.
Tolkien estate: Lord of the Rings fanfiction writer loses lawsuit

Author of unofficial Lord of the Rings sequel loses legal battle against Amazon and Tolkien estate, and is ordered to halt sales.
Books Save Lives Act: Rep Ayanna Pressley introduces bill against bans

Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s Books Save Lives Act fights book bans, promotes diverse literature, and defends inclusive education.
Regifting books: the art of giving away used mementos

Explore the etiquette and ethics of regifting books, from sustainability to insights from authors and readers.