Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai, whose philosophical, bleakly funny novels often unfold in single sentences, won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for his “compelling and
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The 15 most banned books in U.S. schools
The most commonly banned books in U.S. schools include LGBTQ titles, international bestsellers, teen romantasy novels and a 1962 classic, according to a new report
Death of Hunter S. Thompson to be re-examined decades after gonzo journalist died by suicide
Colorado investigators said they will review the death of renowned writer Hunter S. Thompson after his widow requested that officials revisit it two decades later.
Stephen King is the most banned author in U.S. schools
A new report on book bans in U.S. schools finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored and the country divided between
George R.R. Martin vents about fans who say he'll 'never finish' next 'Game of Thrones' book
Winter is coming very, very slowly for fans of “A Song of Ice and Fire.” George R. R. Martin, author of the fantasy novel series
Summer reading is rewarding: Where kids and teens can earn freebies
With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children
Gillian Flynn reveals the alternate ending to ‘Gone Girl’ nobody else has read
When Gillian Flynn sits down to write a book, she never knows the ending. Such was the case when the New York Times bestselling author
'Book by book': Michigan community takes novel approach moving local bookstore
In a heartwarming show of community spirit, the small town of Chelsea, Michigan, pulled off a literary feat worthy of its own novel. When beloved
Hundreds of bookstore staffers receive holiday bonuses from author James Patterson
Staffers at Thank You Books in Birmingham, Alabama, San Francisco’s City Lights Books and The Nook in Cedar Falls, Iowa, are among 600 booksellers receiving
A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell
Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the year’s most talked-about people. Their names were also among the most mispronounced.