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Sigh: Kansas City parents are protesting a library over a children’s book about puberty.

Sigh: Kansas City parents are protesting a library over a children’s book about puberty.

By Walker Caplan | September 23, 2021

This “human library” in Copenhagen allows visitors to check out people.

This “human library” in Copenhagen allows visitors to check out people.

By Walker Caplan | September 23, 2021

Peek inside Waseda University’s brand new Haruki Murakami library.

Peek inside Waseda University’s brand new Haruki Murakami library.

By Walker Caplan | September 22, 2021

Chuck Palahniuk wants more places for edgy fiction. So he's starting a Substack.

Chuck Palahniuk wants more places for edgy fiction. So he's starting a Substack.

By Walker Caplan | September 20, 2021

Proof goth is not dead: A first edition of <em>Frankenstein</em> just set a world auction record.

Proof goth is not dead: A first edition of Frankenstein just set a world auction record.

By Walker Caplan | September 17, 2021

The Library of Things We Forgot to Remember is a new kind of library.

The Library of Things We Forgot to Remember is a new kind of library.

By Walker Caplan | September 15, 2021

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After 3 days, Sally Rooney’s latest is already Waterstones’ bestselling fiction title of 2021.

By Walker Caplan | September 10, 2021

Faber is opening a Sally Rooney pop-up shop—but what does a Sally Rooney pop-up shop look like?

By Walker Caplan | September 2, 2021

Browse over one million newly digitized images from Yale's Beinecke Library.

By Walker Caplan | August 27, 2021

McNally Jackson is publishing gorgeous new paperback editions of overlooked classics.

McNally Jackson is publishing gorgeous new paperback editions of overlooked classics.

By Emily Temple | August 26, 2021

Apparently, Sally Rooney will only be doing (1) book event for her new novel.

Apparently, Sally Rooney will only be doing (1) book event for her new novel.

By Literary Hub | August 24, 2021

Want to be a bookseller? This chicken-coop-turned-bookstore is up for grabs.

Want to be a bookseller? This chicken-coop-turned-bookstore is up for grabs.

By Walker Caplan | August 20, 2021

This new children’s literature museum is inspired by <em>Kiki’s Delivery Service</em>.

This new children’s literature museum is inspired by Kiki’s Delivery Service.

By Walker Caplan | August 20, 2021

After a month of major controversies, the American Booksellers Association has responded.

After a month of major controversies, the American Booksellers Association has responded.

By Walker Caplan | August 10, 2021

A new poll shows that most readers organize their bookshelves . . . completely randomly.

A new poll shows that most readers organize their bookshelves . . . completely randomly.

By Walker Caplan | August 10, 2021

Indie Booksellers Recommend: The Best of Independent Presses This August

Indie Booksellers Recommend: The Best of Independent Presses This August

Bookstores From Around the Country Pick Their Favorites

By Literary Hub | August 6, 2021

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