Readers are skeptical after BDA Publishing allegedly removed its publisher and CEO from public ranks. A statement was released on Tuesday (Mar. 25) after Mel C. Bell reportedly went on a racially insensitive rant online. “Over the weekend, serious concerns were raised about social media posts made by Mel C.Read More →
L.J. Smith, author of the Vampire Diaries series, has died. She was 66 years old. Many know Smith for her Vampire Diaries book series, which was adapted for television and became a hit as such. The author sat down with Luana of Luana Mattos in 2013 to share her motivationRead More →
Unbound, a crowdfunding publisher that allows patrons to directly fund projects they like, has gone into administration. Boundless, the company taking over, shared a message with Unbound supporters regarding the changes. “Unbound has entered Administration following financial challenges,” Boundless shared on Unbound’s website. “Allister Manson & Charles Turner of OpusRead More →
Legendary boxer, and author of God In My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir, George Foreman has died at the age of 76. The heavyweight champion and Olympian’s family shared the news of his passing on Friday (Mar. 21). “Our hearts are broken,” Foreman’s family told Instagram fans. “With profound sorrow, weRead More →
Tabitha Brown’s new children’s book, Hello There, Sunshine, is a New York Times bestseller. The entrepreneur took to social media on Wednesday (Mar. 19) to celebrate her accomplishment. “Family look at what the Lord has done,” Brown exclaimed in the caption section of her Instagram post. “I am officially aRead More →
Tina Knowles is going on a book tour. The fashion designer, and mother of Solange Knowles and Beyoncé, is promoting her forthcoming memoir, Matriarch, on a nine-city tour, called “Matriarch: An Evening with Tina Knowles, Family, and Friends,” which includes Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Most of Knowles’ stops willRead More →
British novelist Alex Wheatle, 62, has died. The author’s family shared news of his passing in a statement. “It is with great sadness we inform you that Alex Wheatle, our ‘Brixton Bard’, sadly passed away on Sunday 16th March 2025 after his fight with prostate cancer,” Wheatle’s family shared. KerbRead More →
Sarah Wynn-Williams is making headway despite a lawsuit that prohibits her from promoting her memoir, Careless People. The former Facebook executive’s book is reportedly flying off the shelves thanks to Meta legal action against her. Careless People became an Amazon bestseller the same day Meta celebrated an interim decision madeRead More →
Dag Solstad, a Norwegian author whose books have been translated into 20 languages, has died. Harvill Secker shared news of his passing on Monday (Mar. 17). “We are saddened to hear of the death of our author Dag Solstad,” the publishing company told its Instagram followers. “One of Norway’s mostRead More →
Hoda Kotb has a new book coming out! The former TODAY host shared the news of her forthcoming nonfiction, Jump and Find Joy, with social media fans this past Monday (Mar. 10). “Excited,” Hoda exclaimed in the caption of a picture that featured her forthcoming book’s cover. Several fans askedRead More →