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A new report shows widespread legislative targeting of intellectual freedom in the classroom.

A new report shows widespread legislative targeting of intellectual freedom in the classroom.

By Walker Caplan | November 10, 2021

Who will buy the extremely rare concept art book for Jorodowsky’s unproduced <em>Dune</em>?

Who will buy the extremely rare concept art book for Jorodowsky’s unproduced Dune?

By Walker Caplan | November 10, 2021

Before Oxford’s Library Was the Finest Institutional Library in Europe, It Was... Kind of a Dump

Before Oxford’s Library Was the Finest Institutional Library in Europe, It Was... Kind of a Dump

Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen on the Library’s Transformation Under Sir Thomas Bodley

By Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen | November 10, 2021

Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen on the History of Libraries

Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen on the History of Libraries

In Conversation with Andrew Keen on Keen On

By Keen On | November 10, 2021

How to Reopen a High School Library 18 Months After a Pandemic Closure

How to Reopen a High School Library 18 Months After a Pandemic Closure

Jess deCourcy Hinds on the Joys and Aches of Re-Entry

By Jess deCourcy Hinds | November 9, 2021

Two of Israel’s largest bookstores have banned Sally Rooney’s books.

Two of Israel’s largest bookstores have banned Sally Rooney’s books.

By Walker Caplan | November 5, 2021

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Here are 252 books by Native and Indigenous writers that Elissa Washuta thinks you should read.

By Walker Caplan | November 4, 2021

Now you can take a self-guided walking tour of Brooklyn’s literary landmarks.

By Walker Caplan | November 3, 2021

Virtual Book Events Worth Streaming This Month

By Arianna Rebolini | November 1, 2021

Prince Charles has weighed in on the Brontë manuscripts controversy.

Prince Charles has weighed in on the Brontë manuscripts controversy.

By Walker Caplan | October 28, 2021

A Scientific Explanation for Your Urge to Sniff Old Books

A Scientific Explanation for Your Urge to Sniff Old Books

Jude Stewart Breaks Down the Chemical Reactions Behind Olfactory Bibliomania

By Jude Stewart | October 27, 2021

A new study shows that UK school libraries are still very, very white.

A new study shows that UK school libraries are still very, very white.

By Walker Caplan | October 25, 2021

Ursula K. Le Guin always wanted Powell’s Books to be a proud union shop.

Ursula K. Le Guin always wanted Powell’s Books to be a proud union shop.

By Jonny Diamond | October 22, 2021

An Illustrated Tour of Some of North America’s Beloved, Diverse Indie Bookstores

An Illustrated Tour of Some of North America’s Beloved, Diverse Indie Bookstores

Jamise Harper and Jane Mount Offer Some Browsing Inspiration

By Jamise Harper and Jane Mount | October 19, 2021

Solange has launched a community library of rare books and art by Black creators.

Solange has launched a community library of rare books and art by Black creators.

By Walker Caplan | October 15, 2021

9 very niche bookstores for your very specific interests.

9 very niche bookstores for your very specific interests.

By Katie Yee | October 13, 2021

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