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Thousands of writers published an empty book to stick it to Anthropic.

Thousands of writers published an empty book to stick it to Anthropic.

By Brittany Allen | March 10, 2026

The State Department is forcing certain libraries to shutter their passport services.

The State Department is forcing certain libraries to shutter their passport services.

By Brittany Allen | March 10, 2026

Thanks to a group of booksellers, Amazon is pulling out of the Paris Book Fair.

Thanks to a group of booksellers, Amazon is pulling out of the Paris Book Fair.

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A mini reading list to understand what’s happening in Iran.

A mini reading list to understand what’s happening in Iran.

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Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

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Introducing Dirt Books, a Publishing Imprint For the 22nd Century

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“The ideal Dirt Books title is a story that could not be told any other way.”

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