booksThursday, August 20, 2026
Two very different kinds of book battles today. Russian attacks destroyed 10 million books in Ukraine, threatening the entire ecosystem. Closer to home, the 1996 novel behind 'Precious' got banned in Utah, and the author wrote back.
One crisis overseas, one censorship fight at home.
Ukrainian publishers say Russian attacks in July and August destroyed roughly 10 million books, 30% of the country's annual output. The Ukrainian Book Institute warns of a collapse and is asking for international help.
Sapphire's 1996 novel 'Push,' which inspired the Oscar-winning film 'Precious,' was just banned in Utah. The author responded with an open letter on her website.
A dance-off brings The Shards’ failures as both a slasher and a teen drama to lightwww.avclub.com
Neighbours – Art Against Warfontsinuse.com
The NoGood Bookfontsinuse.com
Northbound – first-look reviewlwlies.com
Perfectly Imperfect | PI.FYIwww.pi.fyi"Lost classic" Doctor Who story is being released in a special edition book soonwww.radiotimes.com
It’s also being released as an audiobook and CD…
Reissued Thors family book restores omitted chapterwww.dailynorthern.com
A new edition of Guðmundur Magnússon’s book Thorsararnir is being printed and will be published this autumn, mbl.is reports. The book, which examines the history of the Thors family, one of Iceland’s most influential families, was first published more than 20 years ago and has lo
She’s known for keeping readers guessing, but this time the surprise is happening on the charts.
How To Get Your Nonfiction Book Publishedabovethelaw.com
What to know about traditional publishing, self-publishing, literary agents, platforms, and why you are writing in the first place. The post How To Get Your Nonfiction Book Published appeared first on Above the Law .
Arya is the Valonqarwww.sffchronicles.com
I was going to post this in the crackpot section, but I don't think it's that much of a stretch. Possibilities for whome the Valonqar is are many, and you could make a good argument for many of... Read more
A blurb with a differencewww.sffchronicles.com
The blurb is supposed to sell the book - but for this blurb, I love the author insert where he justifies his book just beneath it: Amazon.co.uk What I think works... Read more
A Full ‘Off Campus’ Timeline of Hannah & Garrett’s Relationship (So Far)www.swooon.com
Revisit Hannah and Garrett's love story ahead of Season 2.
Five Lessons I Learned About Caregiving From Wilderness Survivalnextbigideaclub.com
Caregivers deserve a map. Five Lessons I Learned About Caregiving From Wilderness Survival - Next Big Idea Club
‘Cruelest Game’ author Matthew Futterman says tennis is ‘the hardest sport’www.dailynews.com
The Atlantic reporter’s book looks at life on the tennis tour and features insights from stars such as Roger Federer and Andre Agassi.
‘Cruelest Game’ author Matthew Futterman says tennis is ‘the hardest sport’www.ocregister.com
The Atlantic reporter’s book looks at life on the tennis tour and features insights from stars such as Roger Federer and Andre Agassi.
‘Cruelest Game’ author Matthew Futterman says tennis is ‘the hardest sport’www.pressenterprise.com
The Atlantic reporter’s book looks at life on the tennis tour and features insights from stars such as Roger Federer and Andre Agassi.
23rd Ghana International Book Fair launched to promote reading culture among young peoplewww.myjoyonline.com
The four-day event will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day under the theme "Transforming Ghana’s Future Through Books".
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