Is our Instagram era literally shrinking books? A local bookseller weighs in
A Book Soup staffer examines a major shift on the bestseller shelves: why some publishers are ditching 6×9 hardcovers for smaller, compact trim sizes.
Book Review: ‘Stalin’s Apostles,’ by Antonia Senior
A new book by Antonia Senior chronicles the careers of five men who betrayed their country — with devastating results.
New Romance Books for Summer
Our critic on three standout May books.
Dad Books Will Never Die
No 65-minute podcast can compare with 700 pages on Napoleon, scotch whisky or the flintlock rifle.
AI row casts a shadow over literary prize
Doubts raised over Commonwealth Prize short-story winner after claims text showed signs of being AI-generated
5 Books with Pansexual Main Characters
These books with pansexual main characters include a cooking competition romance, a YA con artist thriller, and more.
Bloomington-Normal librarians support state legislation to end high prices on e-books
John Fischer and Jeannie Hamilton both support the “Illinois Digital Library Protection Act.” They say it will help keep book publishers from forcing unfair agreements in order for them to offer digital content to patrons.
A Bleak New Sci-Fi Novel Does ‘Severance’ for Immigration
Isabel J. Kim’s debut, Sublimation, has a fascinating premise but a frustrating execution and dispiriting conclusion.
The Athletic: Want to ‘Read Like Wemby’? Bring an appetite for fantasy to this San Antonio library
San Antonio’s Central Library is imploring locals to “Read Like Wemby,” displaying some of the NBA star’s favorite books.
New book chronicles 250 years of local stories and Lynchburg legacies
The stories that shaped Lynchburg are now being preserved in a personal way. A new book brings together 250 years of local history.