Jane Gardam, who has died aged 96, was such an exuberant, inventive writer. It’s the sheer energy of the voice you notice first, picking up one of her books from the shelf;... Read more »
A new competition is offering £75,000 to an aspiring writer based on just three pages of their novel. Actor Emma Roberts, Bridgerton author Julia Quinn and Booker-winning Life of Pi author Yann... Read more »
“Let me tell you why this thing I felt like doing anyway is also a radical act of resistance.” Source link Read more »
In the spring of 1940, F. Scott Fitzgerald was worried about “The Great Gatsby.” It had been fifteen years since the novel was published, and the author had little to show for... Read more »
Looking to share your love of books with others without leaving home or spending a dime? You’re in the right place! In this 2025 guide, we’ll explore the best free online book... Read more »
ALA and AFSCME prepare their case for IMLS Apr 29 2025 On the eve of an April 30 motion hearing on the future of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, attorneys... Read more »
The Young Publishers Association is nurturing the industry’s next generation Apr 25 2025 For young people in publishing, many conversations with industry veterans invoke mentions of the “good old days,” a bygone... Read more »
Motherhood is a state of continuous loss that is meant to culminate when the dependent baby becomes an independent adult. Joan Didion survived this, as many mothers have, by keeping constant watch... Read more »
Actors Brian Cox, Miriam Margolyes and Tom Conti as well as the children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce are among those calling for the home of William Wordsworth to be saved as a site... Read more »