Gamification of reading: is it a page-turner or a problem?

On International Literacy Day we look at the gamification of reading in the digital age – a bookworm’s dilemma.
Who are Moms for Liberty? Unveiling extremist ties behind book bans

Explore Moms for Liberty’s extremist ties and their campaign against inclusive education in this eye-opening profile.
Texas fights to enact parts of controversial book rating law

Texas contends for partial implementation of controversial ‘book rating’ law amid legal battle – latest updates.
Amazon’s AI-written mushroom foraging books could be ‘life or death’

AI-produced books flood Amazon, raising concerns for experts about accuracy and safety in wild mushroom foraging guides.
Queen’s Park Book Festival 2023: Zadie Smith, class and conflict

The Queen’s Park Book Festival 2023 brings together a host of names including Zadie Smith discussing gender, class, history and violence.
Laura Gao on Messy Roots book ban and anti-LGBTQ sentiment

Messy Roots author Laura Gao gave How To Be Books an exclusive interview about the potential ban of her book, amid a far-right backlash.
Book reviews: erosion of trust due to AI, bombing and misrepresentation

With AI-related book reviews on the rise, misleading quotes being used on covers, and one-star reviews, there is a growing search for trust.
Should classic books be rewritten for modern sensibilities? Experts say no

Navigating historical authenticity and modern sensibilities as books by Roald Dahl are being rewritten as part of this contentious debate.
Book bans and literary censorship: how US is following in footsteps of Russia

Russia’s literary landscape and the shadow of history shows eerie echoes of censorship, with both the US and Russia implementing book bans.
Florida school board: toss Penguin Random House book ban lawsuit

A Florida school board faces legal battle with Penguin Random House and others over its book ban, sparking debate on First Amendment rights.