13 fantasy books for dragon-obsessed children
One of my proudest moments as a parent was when I realized that I had succeeded in convincing my child that books in which dragons...
First edition of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” auctioned for $843,000
That was a huge sell-out. A rare first edition of Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein – one of only three known surviving copies – fetched...
ThriftBooks launches book buyback program
ThriftBooks’ BuyBack program promotes sustainability and gives old books a second life. One of the largest online booksellers is launching a new program that allows...
Economist wins INDIE Book Award 2024 for book about God
Is there evidence for the existence of God? takes first place in the Inspirational/Nonfiction category SAUGATUCK, Mich., July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Is there evidence...
Autauga-Prattville Library Board approves book removal policy as controversy continues • Alabama Reflector
The Autauga-Prattville Public Library Board of Directors passed a resolution last week giving it the authority to remove any materials it deems inappropriate, regardless of...
Book review of “Long Island Compromise” by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Photo illustration: Vulture In Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s celebrity profiles that made her a name, the word want usually occurs ten, twenty or thirty times. Ethan Hawke...
Novelist reflects on his death after serious neck injury
Gail Godwin was born in Birmingham in 1937 while her parents were visiting family, but I still refer to her as an Alabama writer. Godwin...
My child is being sexually harassed through reading assignments at school
Here I am trying to do everything I can to raise my young daughters properly and vigilantly monitoring the onslaught of content they consume. What...
Idaho Talking Book Service launches new website
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Talking Book Service, a free talking book library service for Idaho residents who cannot read standard print due to low...
What happens in Francesca’s “Bridgerton” book? John dies, Michael
(Editor’s note: The following article contains spoilers for the end of season 3 of Bridgerton and the Francesca Bridgerton book When He Was Wicked.) In...