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Want to throw a wrench in your reading habit? Read the fantastical life of a saint.

Want to throw a wrench in your reading habit? Read the fantastical life of a saint.

By Aaron Robertson | August 20, 2020

On Capitol Hill, an anonymous bookseller called out Amazon.

On Capitol Hill, an anonymous bookseller called out Amazon.

By Aaron Robertson | July 30, 2020

Here's a novel idea: masks made of books.

Here's a novel idea: masks made of books.

By Aaron Robertson | July 30, 2020

Amid a virus surge and government repression, Hong Kong's oldest bookstore is closing.

Amid a virus surge and government repression, Hong Kong's oldest bookstore is closing.

By Aaron Robertson | July 29, 2020

SFF authors are protesting Saudi Arabia's cynical bid to host the 2022 WorldCon.

SFF authors are protesting Saudi Arabia's cynical bid to host the 2022 WorldCon.

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A stage adaptation of <em>Between the World and Me</em> is coming to HBO.

A stage adaptation of Between the World and Me is coming to HBO.

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After controversy, the National Book Critics Circle has announced its new board members.

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<em>Ready Player One</em> is getting a part two.

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