Category: Books

The push to ban books in Colorado schools takes a new turn as Republican leaders call for a criminal investigation and potential charges. In a controversial move, Republican leaders in Colorado Springs are demanding a criminal investigation into the inclusion of certain books in school libraries. The conservative advocacy group Take Back District 20 has…

Critic Bethanne Patrick recommends a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction books to add to your December reading list. As the holiday season approaches and the frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday fades away, it’s the perfect time to indulge in the joy of reading. Books make excellent gifts, offering something for everyone without…

Parents and activists across the U.S. are pushing for a greater say in the selection and classification of books in public libraries, sparking debates about censorship, freedom of speech, and the role of parents in shaping their children’s reading material. In Idaho Falls, Idaho, Carolyn Harrison and her group, Parents Against Bad Books, have taken…

Delving into the debates, agonies, and triumphs of selecting the most exceptional books of the year Every year, as spring blooms and the literary world buzzes with anticipation, the quest to determine the best books of the year begins. For months, dedicated readers, critics, and literary enthusiasts engage in passionate debates, persuasive arguments, and intense…

Katherine Rundell’s Children’s Novel Triumphs in Prestigious Literary Award Katherine Rundell’s enchanting children’s novel, “Impossible Creatures,” has been crowned the 2023 Waterstones Book of the Year. Set in a magical archipelago where mythical creatures still roam, the book captured the hearts of booksellers, who voted it as their top recommendation for readers in the past…

Finalists at the National Book Awards use their platform to speak out on the Israel-Hamas war and efforts to ban books in US schools and libraries. The National Book Awards, a prestigious literary event, took an unexpected turn as authors used their stage time to address two pressing issues: the Israel-Hamas war and book bans.…

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