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Global Voices Prize Faces Controversy Amid Diversity Push
The 'Global Voices Literary Prize,' backed by a substantial $50 million endowment, announced its first longlist this week, immediately sparking debate over its definition of 'global' representation an
Tony Brown, host of 'Tony Brown's Journal,' dies at 93
In 1963, Tony Brown coordinated a Detroit civil rights march that reportedly drew hundreds of thousands, featuring the Rev.
June's Fiction: Literary Acclaim vs. Hollywood's Gaze
Three of June's fiction titles—Remarkably Bright Creatures and Project Hail Mary among them—are already Hollywood's darlings, actively pursued by the film and television industry.
Walter Mosley argues novels are stories, not machines
Literary editors, critics, and even some fiction writers routinely discuss novels as if they were mechanical devices designed to impart a series of events with a clear resolution, according to Literar
Ashley Herring Blake's Sapphic Romance List: Impact & Analysis
Ashley Herring Blake, a bestselling author, unveiled her definitive list of sapphic romance books, sparking discussion and analysis of its impact on the genre.
John Stockwell, CIA author, dies at 88
The C.I.A. once sought to prevent its publication, but John Stockwell's tell-all book, 'In Search of Enemies,' ultimately prevailed. He died at 88, cementing his legacy as a defiant whistleblower, acc
Janet Fash Discusses Memoir 'Lifeguard' on Spectrum News NY1
Author Janet Fash just made a splash!
New Historical Fiction Novel Offers Untold Eastern Kentucky Stories
Paul David Combs's exciting new novel, 'A Time For Every Season,' is here to fix a big gap in historical fiction!
ElevenLabs Releases AI Odyssey Audiobook with Michael Caine's Voice
Michael Caine's distinctive voice now narrates Homer's 'The Odyssey,' yet the 91-year-old actor never stepped into a recording booth.
Kaitlyn Tiffany's 'Housewives Underground' Explores Unsung Challengers
Decades after the Warren Report declared its findings on the John F.
AI Offers Creative Block Solutions for Artists in 2026
While recovering from pneumonia in Greece, New Yorker cover artist Gayle Kabaker found inspiration to paint bedding.
Black List and Zando Launch Horror Novel Contest with $25,000 Deal
The Black List and Zando's Evil Twin imprint have launched an initiative offering an unprecedented $25,000 publishing deal directly to an unknown horror novelist, bypassing traditional submission hurd
Preserving Knowledge: The Enduring Challenge for Libraries
In 1815, after British forces burned the Library of Congress, former President Thomas Jefferson sold his entire 6,487-volume personal collection to restart the nation's intellectual heart.
Book Riot Sweepstakes Open to Most of US, DC, and Canada
Residents of Puerto Rico and Quebec are explicitly barred from Book Riot's latest sweepstakes, which closes for entries on June 30, 2026.
Bureaucracy Worsens Lifeguard Shortage
Only 480 certified lifeguards are available for city beaches and pools this summer, a drastic shortfall from the 1,400 to 1,500 needed to ensure the safety of 13 million annual visitors across the cit
Summer Reading Lists: Media's Influence on 2026 Picks
Can you believe it?! PEOPLE magazine has already picked its "best books" for June 2026, according to People . Talk about planning ahead! This wild pre-curation shows just how far in advance media outl
Congress Stalls on $500B Economic Stability Act, Recession Looms
With just weeks until the March 15th deadline, economists warn of a potential recession if Congress fails to pass the 'Economic Stability Act.
James Bradley, author of Flags of Our Fathers, dies at 72
Decades after James Bradley's 'Flags of Our Fathers' became a national bestseller, a Marine Corps investigation revealed his own father was not among the men in the iconic Iwo Jima flag-raising photog
Danny Simmons, painter and activist, remembered at 72
In the 1990s, after kicking a 20-year heroin addiction, Danny Simmons pivoted to abstract painting, a path that led him to co-found Def Poetry Jam and win a Tony Award, according to Inquirer .
How the Modi Boxi Pro Pack 2 Solves Advanced Wargaming Organization Challenges
The Modi Boxi Pro Pack 2 addresses advanced wargaming organization challenges by providing over 650 new STL files for 3D printable, customized storage solutions, including the innovative Modi Swivel System for rapid component access. It transforms miniature storage from a static problem into an endlessly expandable and adaptable platform for serious hobbyists.
Jean Houston, 'Midwife of Souls,' dies at 89
Jean Houston, the prolific author of 26 books and founder of the Mystery School, who helped countless individuals explore their inner worlds, has died at 89, according to Wikipedia and The New York Ti
Experts Share Top Summer 2026 Reading List Recommendations
Out of 419 unique books recommended across 25 major summer reading lists, only 60 titles garnered significant consensus for 2026, with Maggie O’Farrell's 'Land' leading the pack.
Virginia Woolf's 'On Being Ill' essay: 100th anniversary in 2026
During the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown, letter press artist Ane Thon Knutsen printed one sentence daily from Virginia Woolf's 'On Being Ill'.
Jane Yolen's children's books explore diverse themes
Jane Yolen, who passed away at 87, was so prolific that her 450th book, 'Monsters of Fife: Terror Birds,' is scheduled for posthumous release on July 14, according to Kveller and The New York Times .