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

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

Virtual Book Events Worth Streaming This Month

Featuring Paul Auster, Sandra Cisneros, and Many More

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

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By Jamise Harper and Jane Mount | October 19, 2021

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

By Walker Caplan | October 15, 2021

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How to donate a box of books without getting the bomb-squad involved.

How to donate a box of books without getting the bomb-squad involved.

By Jonny Diamond | October 13, 2021

Hanif Abdurraqib on What It Was Like to Work at a Chain Bookstore

Hanif Abdurraqib on What It Was Like to Work at a Chain Bookstore

The Life and Times of a Retail Foot Soldier

By Hanif Abdurraqib | October 13, 2021

This Virginia library is getting kids to read . . . through robot companionship.

This Virginia library is getting kids to read . . . through robot companionship.

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Rapper Noname just opened an LA library dedicated to the Black experience.

Rapper Noname just opened an LA library dedicated to the Black experience.

By Vanessa Willoughby | October 5, 2021

This 7-year-old is advocating for more disability-centered books in libraries.

This 7-year-old is advocating for more disability-centered books in libraries.

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Notes From a Cairo Bookseller

Notes From a Cairo Bookseller

Nadia Wassef Reflects on Owning the First Modern Egyptian Bookstore of its Kind

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The best kind of library is a koala library.

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