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Representation of Wheelchair Users On Book Covers: Still a Long Way To Go

Though there has been some improvement, there's still a long way to go in how wheelchair users are represented on book covers.

No, Books Should Not Have Content Ratings Like Movies

Recently, certain groups have demanded a more robust rating system for kids' books, but there are many reasons this would be a bad idea.

Where Are All The Bloody Periods In Literature?

Even the rare books that do mention periods focus on first periods or menopause, as if the bloody years between do not exist.

How Many Books Does the Average Person Read?

Which country is reading less than 2 books a year, and which are reading almost 20? Find how many books the average person reads worldwide.

23 A WRINKLE IN TIME Covers, Ranked

What are the best and worst, weirdest and most unique, covers for A WRINKLE IN TIME?

15 Years of Kindle: A Look Back On Its Setbacks and Successes

Fifteen years since its launch, the Amazon Kindle changed the publishing industry forever. Let’s look back on its successes and failures.

What is Roman Noir? A Brief History of the Genre

What is Roman noir and how is it connected to film noir? Here is a brief history of the genre, starting with its beginnings in German film.

The Literary Life of Enya

Who can say what books Enya would read, which ones she'd enjoy? Only time. But for now, I feel equipped to make a few suggestions.

Should Most Self-Help Books Be Pamphlets?

A lot of self-help books could certainly be pamphlets, but should they be? A self-help reader with a fondness for the genre weighs in.

What are Forgotbusters? The Blockbuster Books that Time Forgot

These books were bestsellers in their time, and some even adapted to film, but have been ultimately forgotten. One writer explores why.