Books

New York Times editorial writer Jesse Wegman argues in his new book that Americans must reclaim ownership of the Constitution from the nine Supreme Court justices. In 'Supremacy: How Rule by the Court Replaced Government by the People,' he contends that judicial supremacy has displaced government by the people, and that the founding charter belongs to citizens rather than the courts alone.

Used bookstores across Japan are reporting a fivefold surge in sales as bulk buyers purchase books by the ton, including one order of 50 tons shipped to the United States. The buyers are believed to be feeding the books into scanning facilities for AI training data, after which the physical copies are destroyed.

Earl Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, has issued an apology to Piers Morgan after factual errors were identified in his book about the princess. Sky News reports the correction and the apology, drawing wide attention as it touches on the ongoing public debate over Morgan's long-standing coverage of Diana and the accuracy of accounts about her life.

Piers Morgan says he will take legal action against Earl Charles Spencer over claims made in his book about his sister, Princess Diana, dismissing the allegations as, in his words, all nonsense. The announcement came in an exclusive interview with the broadcaster, drawing large public attention and sparking debate over the disputed claims about Diana's life and the Spencer family's accounts.

Used bookstores in Japan are seeing a surge in bulk purchase orders, with roughly 50 tons of secondhand books shipped to buyers in the United States, according to Nippon TV. The report highlights growing overseas demand for Japanese used books, though it does not specify who the buyers are or what kinds of books are being purchased.

Award-winning journalist Robert Kolker spoke about his book 'The Vanishing Family' in an interview with NPR, discussing its themes and reporting. The book examines American family life and the forces reshaping it. The conversation has drawn attention from readers interested in his acclaimed narrative journalism and the timely subject of how families are changing.

Kentucky's governor suggested he could launch a bid for the White House in 2028 while promoting his book at an event in Washington. The comments, made during a stop on his book tour, are being read as the clearest signal yet that he is weighing a national campaign. Political watchers will be looking for next steps as the 2028 field begins to take shape.

A newly released book about Tom Brady claims the retired quarterback made a pointed social media move that was intended as a 'middle finger' to his ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen. The claim is drawing attention to the couple's much-publicized 2022 divorce and to Brady's post-retirement life, with readers and sports media weighing in on the details revealed in the book.

Kate McKinnon and Rick Ross spoke at the Mississippi Book Festival, drawing attention to the annual literary event. The comedian and the rapper each discussed their recent books with audiences, and photos from their appearances were shared by local coverage. Their presence brought celebrity star power to a festival usually centered on authors and readers.