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New 5 Under 35

Apr 08 2026: The National Book Foundation has revealed their list of 5 authors under 35 whose debut novels “leave a lasting impression on the literary landscape.” I haven’t heard of any of these writers, but they’re ones to watch. M…

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ALA ramps up to protect federal funding

Apr 07 2026: In his proposed federal budget for fiscal 2027, which targets $1.5 trillion for defense spending, President Trump once again calls for eliminating funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the only…

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PEN America Literary Awards return to form

Apr 03 2026: The 62nd annual PEN America Literary Awards were held March 31 at the Town Hall in midtown Manhattan, awarding nearly $350,000 to writers, editors, and translators at a ceremony hosted by comedian, author, and actor Murr…

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The New York Times drops freelance journalist who used AI to write book review

Apr 02 2026: The New York Times has cut ties with a freelance journalist after discovering he used artificial intelligence to help write a book review that echoed elements of a review of the same book in the Guardian.

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Tennessee library director fired after refusing to move LGBTQ+-themed kids’ books to adult section

Mar 31 2026: A Tennessee library director has been fired after she refused to relocate more than 100 LGBTQ±themed children’s titles to the library system’s adult section.

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Rising wartime costs rattle publishing’s global supply chain

Mar 25 2026: Last week, comics publisher Fantagraphics announced on social media that a ship carrying copies of Bitchy! The Exasperating Existence of Midge McCracken , a new anthology by cartoonist Roberta Gregory, had been struck by…

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Book Con 2026

Mar 24 2026: I will be attending Book Con on April 18 and 18 at the Javits Center in NYC. Is anyone from the community going? Norma

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Hachette pulls horror novel Shy Girl after suspected AI use

Mar 23 2026: Hachette Book Group has withdrawn a horror novel after allegations circulated online that its author relied heavily on artificial intelligence. The book is to be discontinued in the UK after being published in November 2…

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