Afghan women in darkness as books and education restricted
Increasing Taliban restrictions on education and access to books impact Afghan women – but some are fighting against this.
Loved Heartstopper season 2? 7 nonfiction books worth reading
If you loved Heartstopper season 2 then here are some similar nonfiction books including graphic novels to continue the journey.
‘Criminalise librarians’: judge blocks controversial law
Arkansas’ book censorship attempt sparks legal battle, as federal judge’s injunction temporarily stops law to criminalise librarians.
Cost of living crisis’ impact on publishing industry – authors lose out
The publishing industry is facing challenges due to the cost of living crisis – but authors seem to be bearing the brunt of it.
Authors’ mental health and publishing: navigating an emotional journey
It turns out publishing can really affect authors’ mental health. The journey of releasing a book can take a toll hence here are some strategies to manage this.
Is Barbie a feminist movie? 8 books attempting to subvert pink
Eight feminist reads challenging stereotypes and reclaiming the colour pink in response to the iconic Barbie movie.
BookTok: please don’t let TikTok publishing lower the bar
TikTok parent company ByteDance is worryingly trying to branch out into the publishing world following the success of BookTok.
AI open letter: authors including Margaret Atwood urge companies to honour copyright
Thousands of authors have signed an AI open letter set up by The Authors Guild, demanding their work is protected from copyright breaches.
Britney Spears biography: the problem with celebrity memoirs
If everyone is special, does that mean no one is? We look at the rise of celebrity memoirs and whether the market is now oversaturated.
Royal Society of Literature: 62 diverse new fellows announced
Royal Society of Literature announces a huge diverse group of new fellows launched as part of the bicentenary celebrations.