Danez Smith, Ocean Vuong, and more demand that the Poetry Foundation do more to support Black poets.

Danez Smith, Ocean Vuong, and more demand that the Poetry Foundation do more to support Black poets.

By Jessie Gaynor | June 8, 2020

How Women Are Changing the Face of African Publishing

How Women Are Changing the Face of African Publishing

Emeka Joseph Nwankwo on Female-Led Presses and Festivals

By Emeka Joseph Nwankwo | June 8, 2020

Independent bookstore owner invests in online bookstore famous for destroying independent bookstores.

Independent bookstore owner invests in online bookstore famous for destroying independent bookstores.

By Jonny Diamond | June 5, 2020

NYC libraries will reopen for limited service

NYC libraries will reopen for limited service "very soon."

By Jessie Gaynor | June 4, 2020

You can download these books about police violence for free right now.

You can download these books about police violence for free right now.

By Jessie Gaynor | June 3, 2020

Nikil Saval, writer and <em>n+1</em> editor, is about to be a state senator.

Nikil Saval, writer and n+1 editor, is about to be a state senator.

By Emily Temple | June 3, 2020

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This year's Desmond Elliott shortlist features all black writers.

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Publishers are suing the Internet Archive for scanning and distributing copies of their books.

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The Week in Books LIVE: George R.R. Martin Buys a Railway, and Other Book News

The Week in Books LIVE: George R.R. Martin Buys a Railway, and Other Book News

With Book Marks Editors Dan Sheehan and Katie Yee

By The Virtual Book Channel | May 29, 2020

Are people searching “how not to be racist” and finding Ibram X. Kendi’s book?

Are people searching “how not to be racist” and finding Ibram X. Kendi’s book?

By Jonny Diamond | May 28, 2020

Your Week in Virtual Book Parties, May 26 to May 31

Your Week in Virtual Book Parties, May 26 to May 31

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The Week in Books LIVE: Shakespeare, <em>Chocolat</em>, and Bill & Hillary's Sexcapades

The Week in Books LIVE: Shakespeare, Chocolat, and Bill & Hillary's Sexcapades

With Book Marks Editors Dan Sheehan and Katie Yee and Oliver

By The Virtual Book Channel | May 22, 2020

An Alaska school board will keep classics on the curriculum after an uproar over their removal.

An Alaska school board will keep classics on the curriculum after an uproar over their removal.

By Corinne Segal | May 21, 2020

William Faulkner's wife and daughters were great at pranks.

William Faulkner's wife and daughters were great at pranks.

By Jessie Gaynor | May 21, 2020

Here's the shortlist for the £10,000 Caine Prize.

Here's the shortlist for the £10,000 Caine Prize.

By Katie Yee | May 20, 2020

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