Good news for books: <em>The Washington Post’s</em> book section is back!

Good news for books: The Washington Post’s book section is back!

By Emily Firetog | August 26, 2022

Tess Gunty has won the inaugural Waterstones debut fiction prize.

Tess Gunty has won the inaugural Waterstones debut fiction prize.

By Dan Sheehan | August 26, 2022

Here are the songs Bob Dylan is writing about in his forthcoming book on “modern song.”

Here are the songs Bob Dylan is writing about in his forthcoming book on “modern song.”

By Jonny Diamond | August 26, 2022

The book-banning lawsuit against Barnes & Noble is moving forward in Virginia.

The book-banning lawsuit against Barnes & Noble is moving forward in Virginia.

By Corinne Segal | August 25, 2022

What Working at a Used Bookstore Taught Me About Literary Rejection

What Working at a Used Bookstore Taught Me About Literary Rejection

“Try this. If you don’t like it, I’ve got more.”

By Georgia Lavigne | August 24, 2022

A teacher was removed after sharing this QR code for students to get banned books.

A teacher was removed after sharing this QR code for students to get banned books.

By Corinne Segal | August 23, 2022

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A new book will collect Jack Kerouac's writings from when he worked as a fire lookout.

By Corinne Segal | August 23, 2022

Look at these beautiful book sculptures adorned in fungi and coral.

By Jonny Diamond | August 23, 2022

The PRH Trial Has Revealed a Barely Hidden Scorn for Independent Publishers

By Margot Atwell | August 18, 2022

Why Publishing Sitcoms Help Me Maintain Hope and Humor for the Future of the Industry

Why Publishing Sitcoms Help Me Maintain Hope and Humor for the Future of the Industry

Emma Kantor on the Screwball Comedies Younger and Love & Anarchy

By Emma Kantor | August 18, 2022

Here are the meanest lines from the <em>Times</em> review of Jared Kushner's book.

Here are the meanest lines from the Times review of Jared Kushner's book.

By Dan Sheehan | August 17, 2022

Famous writers will “Stand with Salman Rushdie” on the steps of the NYPL this Friday.

Famous writers will “Stand with Salman Rushdie” on the steps of the NYPL this Friday.

By Jonny Diamond | August 17, 2022

Following the attack on Salman Rushdie, his books are leading the bestseller lists.

Following the attack on Salman Rushdie, his books are leading the bestseller lists.

By Corinne Segal | August 16, 2022

Melville House will publish a new book by Michael Cohen in October.

Melville House will publish a new book by Michael Cohen in October.

By Corinne Segal | August 11, 2022

Reminder: Books are actually good and make people feel better.

Reminder: Books are actually good and make people feel better.

By Jonny Diamond | August 9, 2022

Books by Toni Morrison and others now feature a warning label in a Florida school district.

Books by Toni Morrison and others now feature a warning label in a Florida school district.

By Corinne Segal | August 8, 2022

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