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Why Does Every Famous Woman Have a Book Club Now?

A round-up of the day's most interesting bookish links.

The Creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, Has Died

His work continues to influence the next generation of manga and video game creators.

They’re Dismantling Higher Education, Too: Book Censorship News, March 8, 2024

Public colleges, universities, and community colleges have the bullseye on them. None of this is about "protecting the kids." That, plus this week's book censorship news roundup.

You Can Stay in a Hidden Library in St. Paul’s Cathedral

A bookable cathedral library, a new Murakami novel, NYT reporters' Twitter book, and more bookish news.

Brandon Sanderson Wins Concessions from Audible

Brandon Sanderson gets Audible to make changes to audiobook royalties, and nine other of the top book-related stories of the day.

Reading Rainbow Documentary Trailer Drops

We now have a trailer!! 📚🌈🦋

Haruki Murakami’s First Novel in Six Years is Coming in November

This is not a drill - we're getting new Murakami in November.

Is This What Author-Centered Publishing Looks Like?

A new player in the book-making game is using the promise of increased author earnings to differentiate themselves.

A Purr-fect Program: A Massachusetts Public Library Is Waiving Fines When Shown A Cat Photo

Worcester Public Library is clearing fines for damaged or lost materials if patrons show or draw a photo of a cat this month.

Llano County Public Librarian Fired for Not Banning Books Sues County, Library Commissioners

A Llano County librarian who refused to ban books at the direction of the board and county has filed a lawsuit with a firm making a name for themselves protecting libraries nationwide.