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Need a manuscript critique? This literary auction is raising money to support Minnesotans.

Need a manuscript critique? This literary auction is raising money to support Minnesotans.

By James Folta | January 28, 2026

Sales are skyrocketing at DreamHaven books after its owner was photographed protesting.

Sales are skyrocketing at DreamHaven books after its owner was photographed protesting.

By Brittany Allen | January 27, 2026

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

By James Folta | January 23, 2026

Here’s what’s making us happy <em>this</em> week.

Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

By Brittany Allen | January 23, 2026

Twin Cities bookstores are ready for today’s march against ICE.

Twin Cities bookstores are ready for today’s march against ICE.

Here’s how you can help support protests.

By Brittany Allen | January 23, 2026

Literary trends to watch out for at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

Literary trends to watch out for at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

By Brittany Allen | January 22, 2026

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This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

By James Folta | January 16, 2026

Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

By Brittany Allen | January 16, 2026

Here are the finalists for this year's Story Prize.

By Brittany Allen | January 14, 2026

Following backlash over the booting of a Palestinian author, Adelaide Writers’ Week has been canceled.

Following backlash over the booting of a Palestinian author, Adelaide Writers’ Week has been canceled.

By Brittany Allen | January 13, 2026

Resolved to finish more books in 2026? Here’s your guide to the web’s best reading challenges. 

Resolved to finish more books in 2026? Here’s your guide to the web’s best reading challenges. 

By Brittany Allen | January 13, 2026

The grave of murdered poet Refaat Alareer finally has a headstone.

The grave of murdered poet Refaat Alareer finally has a headstone.

By Dan Sheehan | January 12, 2026

Thanks to the Trump administration, LGBTQ+ books are getting harder to sell.

Thanks to the Trump administration, LGBTQ+ books are getting harder to sell.

By Brittany Allen | January 12, 2026

Dozens of writers are boycotting the Adelaide festival for booting Palestinian-Australian Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Dozens of writers are boycotting the Adelaide festival for booting Palestinian-Australian Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah.

By James Folta | January 9, 2026

France and Mexico celebrated their friendiversary by exchanging ancient books.

France and Mexico celebrated their friendiversary by exchanging ancient books.

By Brittany Allen | January 8, 2026

The boycott of PEN America led by Writers Against the War on Gaza was a success.

The boycott of PEN America led by Writers Against the War on Gaza was a success.

By James Folta | January 6, 2026

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