Public Books

Piers Morgan, speaking on Good Morning Britain, says he has insider information about how the Royal Family is reacting to a new bombshell book about Princess Diana. His comments are drawing wide attention as viewers debate what the palace's private response might be and whether the claims are credible.

Earl Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, has apologised to Piers Morgan over factual errors contained in his book about the princess. The apology follows criticism from Morgan regarding inaccuracies in the published account of Diana's life, drawing attention to how Diana's family and commentators continue to dispute portrayals of her story decades after her death.

Piers Morgan has told Sky News he intends to press ahead with legal action against Earl Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, over claims made in a book about her. Morgan disputes statements Spencer has published about the royal family and Diana's life. The dispute has drawn wide attention given both men's prominence and the enduring public fascination with Diana.

'I Want to Be Famous' explores how people without traditional fame or notable achievements become celebrities in their own right, examining the forces driving this shift in modern celebrity culture. The book looks at how fame is increasingly pursued and attained as an end in itself, decoupled from talent, accomplishment, or public contribution.

Public Books has published an essay, 'Long-Distance Talkers: The Great Depression Speaks', exploring how Americans communicated across vast distances during the Depression era. Tagged under history, labor, and culture, the piece examines the era's communication networks and what they reveal about economic hardship. Readers in bookish and academic circles online have been sharing the essay, drawing parallels between Depression-era media and contemporary debates about labor and connection.

'Speaking of America,' a new book collecting conversations from the Library of Congress's Congressional Dialogues series, has been published by Duke University Press. The volume gathers discussions between members of Congress and prominent figures held at the Library of Congress. The announcement came from the Library of Congress, highlighting the series' role in fostering dialogue on American public life.

A newly published novel centers on the wife of a megachurch pastor who begins to question her faith and the institution around her, drawing coverage from NPR's culture desk. The book is being discussed as a fresh fictional take on evangelical megachurch life, told through the perspective of a woman at the heart of that world rather than an outside critic.

Author Levi Sap Nei Thang has released a new book titled The Sky Between Waters, choosing her own birthday as the publication date. The announcement was carried by Florida Today. Beyond the release itself, no further details about the book's content or reception are available, and little additional discussion has emerged so far.

A newly released book examines the personal ties and shared artistry between singer and civil rights figure Nina Simone and poet Langston Hughes. It traces how the two Black American artists influenced each other's work and legacies. The publication is drawing attention from readers interested in Black cultural history and the intersections of music and literature.

A newly published book takes on three of the most contested issues in medicine and public life: abortion, gender treatments, and rights of conscience for healthcare workers. According to Catholic World Report, the book explores how these conflicts play out for clinicians and institutions caught between professional obligations and moral or religious convictions. It lands amid ongoing legal and political battles over conscience protections and access to both abortion and gender-affirming care in many countries.

The St. Tammany Parish Library Board has voted to restrict access to certain books in the parish's public libraries, north of New Orleans, Louisiana. The decision adds the region to the growing list of US communities weighing limits on library materials, a fight that has often centered on titles addressing race, gender and sexuality. Details on which books are affected and how the restrictions will be enforced were not immediately available.

Eastern Bank is sponsoring a new book focused on employer talent strategies, according to a report from Itemlive. The publication is expected to share approaches companies use to attract and retain staff. Little further detail about the book's authors, contents or release date has been made available.

A poet has published a debut memoir and is marking its release with a book reading and discussion event at the Mission Center. The event gives audiences a chance to hear the author read from the work and talk about the experiences behind it. Details about the poet's identity and the memoir's title have not been widely reported, but the event highlights growing interest in new memoir writing.

A new book about Tom Brady is revisiting his 2006 breakup with actress Bridget Moynahan, who learned she was pregnant shortly after they separated. The book reportedly offers fresh detail on the timeline of the split and Brady's subsequent relationship with Gisele Bündchen. Coverage has focused on how the retired quarterback's personal life is being reexamined through the new publication.

Slippery Rock University reports that DiMarco has written an essay for a new book about women navigating public spaces. The piece forms part of a collection exploring how women experience, move through and negotiate public environments. Details about the book's title, publisher and other contributors were not included in the university's announcement.

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, long one of the NBA's most vocal Christian athletes, has noticeably reduced his public religious commentary, and reports say the quieter approach is deliberate. Isaac drew national attention in 2020 for kneeling during the anthem while refusing to kneel for racial justice causes, and later published a book about his faith. His recent retreat from the spotlight is now prompting discussion about how outspoken athletes manage controversy.

Voting rights scholar Carol Anderson is joining journalist Kerri Miller for a live conversation in Red Wing, Minnesota, an event promoted by MPR News. Anderson, known for her books on voter suppression and American democracy, will discuss her work and the state of voting rights. The event draws interest from readers and civic-minded audiences in the region.

Author Malcolm Gladwell is promoting his new book, 'The American Way of Killing', in a new interview. The book examines America's relationship with lethal violence, a recurring theme in his work. Coverage of the interview has put the title back into public conversation as Gladwell explains its arguments.

Author Michael Adzema, writing under the name sillymickel, is serialising his book 'Psychology of Apocalypse', posting Chapter 1 page by page as threaded excerpts with links to the full e-book and paperback on Amazon. The work blends psychology, ecopsychology and climate themes, arguing that humanity's response to environmental crisis is rooted in deep psychological patterns.

Arkansas has become the third state in the United States to introduce rapid DNA technology at booking stations, allowing law enforcement to process DNA samples quickly during arrests. The move is expected to speed up suspect identification and confirm matches against criminal databases within hours rather than weeks, as part of a broader expansion of the technology across several states.

A former principal from Lynn, Massachusetts, has published a new book, according to a local news report. Details about the book's subject, title, and the former educator's identity have not been widely shared, and there has been little public reaction so far. The publication adds to the small stream of local author announcements coming out of the Lynn area.

Benjamin Moser's new book restores the history of Jewish anti-Zionism, profiling dissenters who opposed Palestinian dispossession and paid a personal price for it. The book argues these critics, while unable to prevent the outcomes they warned against, represent a moral tradition largely erased from mainstream narratives of Jewish political thought, and its publication comes amid intense ongoing debate over Israel and Palestine.

Little Black Book, the creative advertising publication, has released a Radio LBB feature focused on video games. The instalment gathers industry voices and curated picks around gaming, reflecting the medium's growing pull on the advertising and creative world as brands court gamers and games increasingly shape popular culture and commercial storytelling.

Libraries in Orland Park and Tinley Park, Illinois, are speaking out against book banning efforts and encouraging patrons to 'read what they want'. The statement comes amid a wider national debate over attempts to remove books from library and school shelves, with librarians emphasizing free access to information and the right of readers to choose materials for themselves.

A newly published book is making headlines with six explosive claims about former NFL star Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen, whose high-profile marriage ended in divorce in 2022. The reported bombshells have drawn wide attention, with readers and outlets dissecting the alleged revelations about the couple's relationship and split.

The BBC's Celebrity Traitors is filmed at Ardross Castle, a 19th-century baronial estate in the Scottish Highlands near Alness. Interest in the location has surged with the show's celebrity edition, with viewers asking whether the castle can be visited or booked. Ardross Castle is privately owned and generally not open to the public, though the surrounding estate grounds can be hired for events.

Arkansas has become the third US state to deploy Rapid DNA technology at booking stations, allowing law enforcement to analyze DNA samples from arrestees within about 90 minutes instead of the weeks required by traditional lab processing. The technology is intended to speed up suspect identification and confirm matches against criminal databases, though civil liberties groups have raised privacy concerns about the collection of genetic data from people not yet convicted of crimes.

Author Ann McCallum Staats sits down for a question-and-answer interview with Deborah Kalb, discussing her writing and recent work. The conversation is part of an ongoing series of book Q&As featuring children's and adult authors. Little other detail is available, and there is no sign yet of wider public reaction.