The first Jenna Book Festival will take place next month in Nashville, Tennessee. TODAY shared the news with its audience with promises of an unforgettable weekend with the event’s host, Jenna Bush Hager. “Don’t miss this exclusive literary event, where you’ll connect with fellow book lovers, meet Read with JennaRead More →
Neil Gaiman is suing his former caregiver, Caroline Wallner, for breach of contract. The Coraline author filed a demand for arbitration, which calls for compensation of $500,000 from Wallner for her alleged violation of an NDA that prohibits her from sharing the details of their relationship with the media. WallnerRead More →
The majority of book challenges came from organized groups, and not parents, according to the State of America’s Libraries report published by the American Library Association (ALA). Approximately 72 percent of book challenges in 2024 came from special interest groups, government entities, elected officials, administrators, and board members. About 16Read More →
Sarah Wynn-Williams is celebrated among readers and the United States Senate. Flatiron Books took to Instagram on Wednesday (Apr. 9) to shed light on the Careless People author’s bravery in testifying before the Senate about allegations against Meta. “MacMillan Publishers and Flatiron Books salute Sarah Wynn-Williams, the author of CarelessRead More →
Novel Crate Ebook Box, the world’s first ebook box subscription, is closing up shop. The business released a statement on Monday (Apr. 7) via Instagram and Threads in which the company’s owner, Elsie, explained the situation. “Now that I’ve had a good cry about it, it’s time to tell y’all,”Read More →
Courtney B. Vance will serve as narrator for the first-ever audio edition of David Levering Lewis’ two-volume biography of W.E.B. Du Bois. The actor shared his excitement about the project in a statement. “As a lover of history, I was drawn to W.E.B. Du Bois’s award-winning biography,” Vance shared. “HavingRead More →
BDA Publishing is ceasing operations after its CEO, Mel C. Bell, made controversial statements that left readers disappointed. The company took to Instagram on Monday (Mar. 31) to announce its closure. “BDA Publishing has made the difficult decision to cease operations, effective immediately,” the company shared. “We are so beyondRead More →
Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop who encouraged President Trump to show compassion to those afraid of his policies, has scored a two-book deal. The Right Reverend will see a picture book and a non-fiction book adapted for young readers come from her 2023 book, How We Learn to BeRead More →
The Forgotten Witch author Jessica Dodge had a somber message for those who participated in the Amazon boycott this month. She took to Instagram with what she believed to be the “dirty truth” about the protest. “The dirty truth? This month’s Amazon ban didn’t hurt Jeff Bezos, it hurt me,”Read More →
Elise Bryant is appreciative of the therapy sessions that led to her publishing five books in five years. The author took to Instagram on Friday (Mar. 28) to celebrate her forthcoming book, The Game Is Afoot. “Still processing the fact that I can hold my fifth book in my hands,”Read More →