The Reforestation of American Civic Life: What Publishing Can Do in the Face of the Trump

The Reforestation of American Civic Life: What Publishing Can Do in the Face of the Trump

Part Three of Josh Cook’s Series on the Challenges We Face

By Josh Cook | March 21, 2025

Trump is trying to destroy libraries.

Trump is trying to destroy libraries.

By James Folta | March 18, 2025

Schumer “postponing” his book tour tells me he still doesn't get the message.

Schumer “postponing” his book tour tells me he still doesn't get the message.

By James Folta | March 17, 2025

Three unionized Barnes & Nobles in NYC have ratified an historic first contract.

Three unionized Barnes & Nobles in NYC have ratified an historic first contract.

By James Folta | March 7, 2025

There Are Too Many DAMN Commas in Books These Days: Am I the Literary Asshole?

There Are Too Many DAMN Commas in Books These Days: Am I the Literary Asshole?

Kristen Arnett Answers Your Awkward Questions About Bad Bookish Behavior

By Kristen Arnett | March 6, 2025

How the San Francisco Rare Book Fair Became a Refuge from the LA Wildfires

How the San Francisco Rare Book Fair Became a Refuge from the LA Wildfires

Julie Zigoris on the Resilience of Booksellers

By Julie Zigoris | March 5, 2025

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The Things We Learned in the Fire:
On the Destruction (and Rebirth) of a Bookstore

By Brad Johnson | February 26, 2025

Book ban boomerang: VP Vance’s book is caught up in military school "ideology" checks.

By James Folta | February 24, 2025

Next week, Amazon is stripping away your ability to download your ebooks.

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Who Were the Women Novelists Who Really Inspired Jane Austen?

Who Were the Women Novelists Who Really Inspired Jane Austen?

Rebecca Romney on Unearthing a Legacy of Systematic Literary Erasure

By Rebecca Romney | February 19, 2025

Remembering David Ruggles, the radical abolitionist who opened the first Black-owned bookstore.

Remembering David Ruggles, the radical abolitionist who opened the first Black-owned bookstore.

A Black History month reflection.

By Brittany Allen | February 18, 2025

Enemies to Lovers: On the Romance Genre’s Mainstream Come-Up

Enemies to Lovers: On the Romance Genre’s Mainstream Come-Up

Angelina Mazza Considers the Changing Literary Landscape for Romance Novels

By Angelina Mazza | February 14, 2025

How Authors Against Book Bans helped defeat attempted library censorship in Florida.

How Authors Against Book Bans helped defeat attempted library censorship in Florida.

By James Folta | February 12, 2025

Late capitalism got you down? Join this (free!) Fredric Jameson study group.

Late capitalism got you down? Join this (free!) Fredric Jameson study group.

Care of our friends at Verso Books.

By Brittany Allen | February 11, 2025

Israeli police raided Palestinian-owned bookstores in Jerusalem and arrested the owners.

Israeli police raided Palestinian-owned bookstores in Jerusalem and arrested the owners.

By James Folta | February 10, 2025

Libraries are already contending with crappy, AI-generated books.

Libraries are already contending with crappy, AI-generated books.

By James Folta | February 5, 2025

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