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‘The Art of War’ and Amy Schumer’s memoir are among many books banned in prisons. Here’s why.
Listen to this article Tens of thousands of books are being banned or restricted by U.S. prisons, according to a new report from PEN America. The list includes everything from self-help books to an Elmore Leonard novel. “The common concept underpinning the censorship we’re seeing is that certain ideas and information are a threat,” says…
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W&N seizes 10 books from Australian Garner in competitive five-way auction
Weidenfeld & Nicolson (W&N) has seized 10 books by Helen Garner in a competitive five-way auction. Lettice Franklin, publishing director, acquired UK and Commonwealth rights, excluding ANZ and Canada, from Sarah Lutyens at Lutyens and Rubinstein, on behalf of Michael Heyward at Text Publishing. Lisa Lucas, senior vice-president of Knopf and publisher of Pantheon, acquired…
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Anna Badkhen on Imprints of the Past
Emergence Magazine is an online publication with annual print edition exploring the threads connecting ecology, culture, and spirituality. As we experience the desecration of our lands and waters, the extinguishing of species, and a loss of sacred connection to the Earth, we look to emerging stories. Our podcast features exclusive interviews, narrated essays, stories and…
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Octogenarian storyteller puts words to paper in novels
John Hodge has always been a storyteller, but it wasn’t until he started trading correspondence with his granddaughter that the idea to write a novel began to formulate. Now at age 84, Hodge expects by the end of the year to have published his second book. “It took me 20 years to write the first…
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‘In the Company of Good Books’ exhibition, a celebration of inspiration in literature
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of William Shakespeare’s “First Folio.” Produced seven years after his death, the First Folio was the first published collection of Shakespeare’s plays, serving as an essential compilation of 36 works in their complete text. In honor of this anniversary, the Princeton University Library’s Milberg Gallery presents…
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The Bookshelf: Impressionable Minds
Seven months ago in this space I mentioned the decision by Puffin Books, a Penguin Random House imprint of children’s books, to rewrite the stories of Roald Dahl in keeping with contemporary notions of “sensitivity” that are actually of more interest to highly ideological adults than they are to children. I noted at the time…
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AI’s threat to authors a hot topic at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Authors such as Salman Rushdie grappled with the potential threat to human writing posed by artificial intelligence (AI). ADVERTISEMENT The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has raised big questions for creators of all stripes. Will artists be replaced by a simple prompt entered into Midjourney? Are journalists going to be needed to explain what’s…
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Should Graphic Novels and Comics Be Considered Literature?
If you ask this question to any professional, they might say no. But, again, this is quite a controversial topic. Graphic novels, despite being popular among the young generation (and even for adults), have often been denied the tag of literature. Why? Mostly because of its genre. However, if you are into reading comic books…
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2 Dads and a Bookstore opens in Bellevue, hoping to empower the community through reading
KETV Staff Report 2 Dads and a Bookstore opens in Bellevue, hoping to empower the community through reading The bookstore is located at 1015 Galvin Road South in Bellevue Updated: 11:57 AM CDT Oct 29, 2023 62 DEGREES. NOW BACK TO KALE AND JONAH. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, LUKE. TIME NOW, 748. IT IS SUNDAY,…
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Literary calendar for week of Oct. 29
PATRICK BARB: Introduces “Pre-Approved for Haunting,” in conversation with Katrina Monroe. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. STEACY EASTON: Presents “Why Tammy Wynette Matters.” 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, SubText Books, 6 W. Fifth St., St. Paul. LITERATURE LOVERS’ NIGHT OUT: Hosts Julie Schumacher (“The English Experience”), Jimin…