The BookBrowse Review

Published July 30, 2025

ISSN: 1930-0018

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The BookBrowse Review

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Editor's Introduction
Reviews
Hardcovers Paperbacks
First Impressions
Latest Author Interviews
Recommended for Book Clubs
Book Discussions

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Literary Fiction


Historical Fiction


Short Stories


Essays


Poetry & Novels in Verse


Thrillers


Romance


Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Speculative, Alt. History


Biography/Memoir


History, Current Affairs and Religion


Young Adults

Literary Fiction


Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Speculative, Alt. History


Graphic Novels


Biography/Memoir


History, Current Affairs and Religion


Extras

News Roundup

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PEN America backs bill to limit use of creative works as criminal evidence
(Jul 25 2025)

PEN America has joined the Free Our Art coalition in supporting the reintroduction of federal legislation that would restrict the use of artistic works—including literature and poetry—as evidence in criminal and civil court proceedings.




EveryLibrary Releases Legislative Update, Library Use Survey
(Jul 22 2025)

Advocacy organization EveryLibrary has shared some of its latest research on the status of library-related policymaking and patrons’ library usage across the U.S. In a summary titled “Codifying Censorship or Reclaiming Rights? The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape for Libraries,” EveryLibrary compiles an eye-opening stack of bills that have been passed, enacted, vetoed, or left to wither on the vine. The document also details how coalitions are forming in support of intellectual freedom nationwide.




ALA grows its global network at UN forum
(Jul 22 2025)

Coalition-building has been top of mind for the American Library Association, which is fresh from its 2025 Annual Conference with a new strategic plan and a mandate to bolster pro-library partnerships locally and worldwide.




Senate hearing debates AI training on copyrighted works
(Jul 17 2025)

A U.S. Senate hearing held July 16 gave some hope to publishers and authors that at least some members of Congress seem willing to step up the fight against Big Tech companies who knowingly violate copyright laws to train their large language models.

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