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HBO Drops Dueling Trailers for HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

HBO releases dueling trailers for HOUSE OF THE DRAGON season 2, James McBride talks staying grounded after big success, and more.

Laurent de Brunhoff, Writer of BABAR, Has Died at 98

Laurent de Brunhoff, writer of more than 40 Babar books and son of Babar creator Jean de Brunhodd, has died at 98 years old.

What You’re Getting Wrong About Book Bans

A young poet hits it big, THE NOTEBOOK hits Broadway, and we correct a few common misconceptions about book banning.

Here Are The 2024 National Book Critics Circle Award Winners

This year's winners offer a range of excellent books for your TBR.

You’re Wrong About These Common Myths About Book Ban: Book Censorship News, March 22, 2024

You've likely seen or said many of these things about book bans, but they're not true. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

The High Cost of Ebooks Has Libraries Struggling and Seeking Legal Action

With the high cost of ebooks and limits on how often they can be checked out by patrons, librarians are seeking legal action.

The Right Way to Organize Your Bookshelves

An interior designer reveals the right way to organize bookshelves, a literary advice columnist ways on book lending etiquette, and more.

New Documentary on the Untold Story of Black Librarians

A new documentary that highlights the many contributions of Black librarians is in the works. Learn about how you can support it.

The OG Queen of Faerie Fantasy on Romantasy, BookTok and the Rise of YA

A YA writer who's been creating romantasy since way before we called it that weighs in on the trend; new book banning news; and more.

The National Book Foundation Announces Its 5 Under 35 Honorees for 2024

The National Book Foundation has announced its 5 Under 35 honorees for 2024, recognizing outstanding debut fiction by authors under 35.