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    Debut Novel's Literary Praise Clouded by AI Authorship Questions▼His Debut Novel Was a Literary Sensation. Was It Actually Written by AI?✉newsCultureBooks5 h ago

    The Wall Street Journal examines whether a debut novel that earned wide literary acclaim was actually written with artificial intelligence. The report has reignited debate over how publishers, critics and prize bodies can verify authorship, and what AI involvement would mean for the book's reputation and its author's standing.

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    Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over Diana book errors▼Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over errors in Princess Diana book▶youtubeCultureBooks375.6K1 d ago

    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.

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    Piers Morgan to sue Earl Spencer over Diana book▼Piers Morgan tells Sky News he will still sue Earl Spencer over Princess Diana book▶youtubeCultureBooks374.9K2 d ago

    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.

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    Utah mother Kouri Richins convicted of poisoning husband with fentanyl●Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl✉newsWorldCrime1 d ago

    A Utah jury has found Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, closing a case that has drawn wide attention since her arrest. Richins, a mother who later published a children's book about grief, faced charges in connection with her husband's 2022 death. The verdict marks a major development in a case that has followed the family through years of court proceedings.

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    Karoline Leavitt reportedly shopping explosive tell-all book▼Exclusive | Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shopping potentially explosive book: sources✉newsCultureBooks2 d ago

    Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is reportedly shopping a book that sources describe as potentially explosive. Details of the manuscript, its contents and which publishers she is pitching have not been disclosed. The prospect of an insider account from President Trump's former press secretary is already drawing attention ahead of any deal.

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    Children's book illustrators are posting art postcards across social media for October's KidLitArtPostcard Day, a recurring event where authors and artists share samples of their kidlit artwork to connect with publishers, agents and fellow creators. Participants are tagging their posts so art directors and editors can browse new talent. The community event typically draws hundreds of illustrators showing character designs, scenes and book dummies.

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    Review of Emily Doyle's 'Please Don't Touch The Body'●Book Review | ‘Please Don’t Touch The Body’ by Emily Doyle✉newsCultureBooks31 min ago

    The Santa Barbara Independent has published a review of 'Please Don't Touch The Body' by Emily Doyle. The piece appears in the outlet's book review section, introducing the novel to readers in the Santa Barbara area. No further details about the plot, the review's verdict, or the author's background were included in the available information.

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    Fuyumi Ono's New Twelve Kingdoms Novel Tops Japan Book Chart●【ビルボード】小野不由美の新刊『幽冥の岸 十二国記』文芸書籍チャート首位に(Billboard JAPAN) – Yahoo!ニュース 【ビルボード】小野不由美の新刊『幽冥の岸 十二国記』文芸書籍チャート首位に(Billboard JAPAMmastodonCultureCelebrity230 min ago

    Fuyumi Ono's new book 'Yomei no Kishi: The Twelve Kingdoms' has reached number one on Billboard Japan's literature book chart. The ranking reflects sales for the week of September 14 to 20, 2026, as published in the chart released on September 24. The new installment in the long-running fantasy series has drawn strong attention from readers in Japan.

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    Philip Sidney and the Indispensable Parenthesis●Philip Sidney and the Extreme (Dis)graces of the Parenthesis Erasmus called them “little moons” and George Puttenham praMmastodonCultureBooks910 h ago

    An essay by Florence Hazrat explores how the parenthesis, a punctuation mark Erasmus called 'little moons' and George Puttenham praised as a 'figure of tolerable disorder', was embraced by Elizabethan writer Philip Sidney. The piece, published via Project Gutenberg, examines how Sidney used parentheses not as a minor device but as an essential tool of his prose and poetry, despite Renaissance warnings that they be used sparingly and not 'too thick'.

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    Oprah's Book Club Marks 30 Years of Shaping Reading●The Books That Changed Our Lives: 30 Years of Oprah’s Book Club▶youtubeCultureBooks700.3K1 h ago

    Oprah Winfrey is marking three decades of Oprah's Book Club with a retrospective looking at the books that changed readers' lives. Launched in 1996, the club turned hundreds of titles into bestsellers and made literary fiction part of mainstream conversation. The anniversary is prompting readers to share which picks meant the most to them and to reflect on how the club reshaped publishing.

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    Carlo Rovelli's new book reviewed: a physicist's guide to everything▼On the Equality of All Things by Carlo Rovelli review – a physicist’s guide to life, the universe and everything✉newsSciencePhysics5 h ago

    The Guardian has published a review of On the Equality of All Things, the latest book by Italian theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli. The review frames it as a physicist's guide to life, the universe and everything, suggesting Rovelli extends his signature blend of physics and philosophical reflection beyond science into broader questions about existence and equality.

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    Author promotes offbeat history book to gift buyers▼I've got some stock and a mountain of Sharpies that just won't quit, so if anyone'd like to furnish the discerning bookiMmastodonCultureBooks51 h ago

    An author is promoting remaining stock of a self-published history book, pitched as a gift for 'the discerning bookish history nerd'. The tome focuses on details other history books overlook, and copies are signed by hand with Sharpies. The appeal is timed to the holiday gift-buying season, with readers sharing and boosting the offer.

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    Karoline Leavitt Shopping Tell-All Book on Trumpworld▼Karoline Leavitt Shops Book That Would Spill Trumpworld’s Secrets✉newsCultureBooks2 d ago

    White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is reportedly shopping a book that would reveal inside secrets from Trumpworld, according to The Daily Beast. The news has drawn attention because of the potential revelations about Donald Trump's inner circle and what a sitting press secretary might disclose about the administration's internal workings, though details of any deal or manuscript remain unknown.

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    The subject 'Walking Men' is a books-related item currently circulating online. The available information is limited to the headline itself, with no further details about the author, publisher, or content of the work. Readers appear to be sharing and discussing it, but the specific content of the conversation is not known.

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    A Victorian illustration of Himalayan Magnolia campbellii circulates again●Magnolia campbellii. John Fergusson Cathcart, from "Illustrations of Himalayan Plants" by Joseph Dalton Hooker, London:MmastodonCultureArt821 h ago

    A lithograph of Magnolia campbellii by John Fergusson Cathcart, from Joseph Dalton Hooker's 'Illustrations of Himalayan Plants', published in London in 1855, is being shared with readers interested in historical botanical art. The plate documents one of the great flowering trees of the Himalayas as recorded during nineteenth-century plant exploration, and archival collections of old book illustrations continue to draw an appreciative online audience.

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    Book Review: Katie Bennett's 'She Was Wild Grass'●Book Review: ‘She Was Wild Grass’ by Katie Bennett✉newsCultureBooks31 min ago

    A new review of Katie Bennett's book 'She Was Wild Grass' has been published by Little Village Magazine. The review examines the work for readers interested in contemporary titles. No further details about the book's content, publication date, or critical reception are available at this time.

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    New book Hyperscale joins wave of Big Tech critiques●“There are a lot of books being published about how Big Tech is ruining our environment and our minds (often by publisheMmastodonTechnology1031 min ago

    A wave of new books is examining how Big Tech harms the environment and human attention, and one title is drawing early attention this fall. Hyperscale, by writer Paris Marx, was recommended by Literary Hub as a book to watch, with Marx noting many rival titles come from publishers still embracing AI. The exchange highlights growing interest in tech-scepticism publishing.

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    Bitmap Books opens pre-orders for arcade history volume▼The day has finally arrived 🕹️📚 The Arcade 1971–1999: The Stories Behind Classic Coin-Ops, Told by Their Creators Pre-orMmastodonCultureGaming611 h ago

    UK publisher Bitmap Books has opened pre-orders for 'The Arcade 1971–1999: The Stories Behind Classic Coin-Ops, Told by Their Creators', a retrospective of classic arcade machines featuring accounts from the people who built them. Pre-orders went live at 17:00 BST, with shipping scheduled to begin the following week. Retro gaming fans are sharing the announcement online.

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    Tom Brady Made Failed Last-Ditch Effort to Save Marriage, Book Claims▼Tom Brady Made Failed Last-Ditch Effort to Save Gisele Bündchen Marriage, New Book Claims✉newsCultureBooks2 d ago

    A new book claims Tom Brady made a final, unsuccessful attempt to save his marriage to Gisele Bündchen before their divorce. The claim, reported by People, sheds fresh light on the breakdown of the couple's high-profile relationship and is drawing renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding their split.

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    8 Classic Books That Would Make Perfect Miniseries●Movie TV Tech Geeks # TV # Books # TVMiniseries # ToKillAMockingbird 8 Classic Books That Would Make Perfect MiniseriesMmastodonCultureTelevision416 h ago

    Movie TV Tech Geeks has published a list of eight classic books it argues would translate well into television miniseries, citing To Kill a Mockingbird among the titles. The piece reflects ongoing debate about adapting beloved literature for the screen, as prestige miniseries formats continue to draw audiences and networks seek proven source material.

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    Duke University Press Publishes 'Speaking of America' Book▼‘Speaking of America,’ Featuring Conversations from the Congressional Dialogues Series, Publishes with Duke University Press✉newsCultureBooks1 d ago

    Duke University Press has published 'Speaking of America,' a new book collecting conversations from the Congressional Dialogues series hosted by the Library of Congress. The volume brings together discussions with members of Congress, offering insight into American political life and lawmaking. The Library of Congress announced the release, highlighting the project as a way to share candid congressional conversations with a wider public audience.

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    Emory Faculty and Students Featured at Decatur Book Festival▼Decatur Book Festival features Emory faculty, students✉newsCultureBooks31 min ago

    Emory University faculty and students are taking part in the Decatur Book Festival, presenting their work and joining panel discussions at the annual literary event. The university highlighted the participation of its academic community in the festival, which brings together authors, readers and publishers in Decatur, Georgia, and is one of the largest independent book festivals in the United States.

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    10 Great New Children's Books Out in October 2026▼10 Great New Children’s Books Out in October 2026✉newsCultureBooks6 h ago

    A roundup of ten notable new children's books hitting shelves in October 2026 has been published, highlighting picture books and middle-grade titles arriving this month. The list gives parents, teachers and librarians a guide to fresh releases worth watching. Details of the individual titles and authors were not included in the available coverage.

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    Book Marks rounds up five reviews to read this week▼‹ 5 Reviews You Need to Read This Week Book Marks✉newsCultureBooks3 h ago

    Book Marks, the literary review aggregator run by Lit Hub, has published its weekly roundup highlighting five book reviews worth reading. The feature collects notable criticism from across the literary press, pointing readers to fresh coverage of new and talked-about titles. It is a regular service for readers tracking which books are drawing critical attention this week.

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    Readers Mark International Translation Day●Today (well, I guess yesterday here in Japan) is apparently International Translation Day! Read more translated fictionMmastodonCultureBooks2012 h ago

    International Translation Day is being celebrated by readers and writers, with calls to read more translated fiction. Book lovers are also urging publishers and reviewers to credit translators alongside authors, arguing that translation is a creative craft that too often goes unrecognised. The day, marked internationally, highlights the role translators play in bringing literature across languages and borders.

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    Travel outlets are publishing guidance on the best time to book flights for the holiday season, telling readers how far in advance to buy tickets to avoid peak-season price hikes. With the holidays approaching, travellers are looking for advice on securing cheaper fares before demand drives prices up.

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    StoryKeeps shares October 2026 featured reads▼https:// promote.storykeepr.com/feature d-reads/october-2026-featured-reads?ref=4auEM0bl1HYo October Featured Reads areMmastodonCultureBooks511 h ago

    StoryKeeps has published its October 2026 Featured Reads, a curated list of book recommendations aimed at the reading community, with romance readers among the first to share the selections online. The announcement highlights what to read this month and invites book lovers to browse the picks and join ongoing reading discussions.

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    Jessica Tarlov Releases New Book 'I Disagree'▼Jessica Tarlov on navigating political differences and her new book, ‘I Disagree’✉newsCultureBooks2 d ago

    Fox News co-host and political strategist Jessica Tarlov has published a new book titled 'I Disagree', focused on how people can navigate political differences. In interviews promoting the book, she discusses working across ideological divides, drawing on her experience debating opposite viewpoints on television. The book has drawn attention as political polarization remains a heated topic in the United States.

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    New Chapbook 'The Rendication of Myth' Released▼New Chapbook: The Rendication Of Myth https:// subspacewagon.systems/new-chap book-the-rendication-of-myth/ __ https://wMmastodonCultureArt918 h ago

    A new poetry chapbook titled 'The Rendication of Myth' has been announced by the writer behind Subspace Wagon, shared with poetry and writing communities online. The announcement also highlights the author's other sites and self-identifies as coming from a disabled artist. Details about the book's contents, publisher, and availability are not yet clear.

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    Pulitzer winner Benjamin Moser releases new book on anti-Zionism▼Pulitzer-winning author Benjamin Moser ’98 talks new book ‘Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History’✉newsCultureBooks10 h ago

    Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Brown University alumnus Benjamin Moser has published a new book, 'Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History', and discussed it in an interview with the Brown Daily Herald. The book examines anti-Zionism through the lens of Jewish history, and Moser's reputation from his Pulitzer-winning work is drawing attention to the release.

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    Literary Hub has published its roundup of the 12 best book covers of September, highlighting the standout jacket designs from this month's new releases. Such monthly design roundups draw attention to the visual artistry of publishing and often spark discussion among readers, designers, and authors about which covers succeed and why.

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    Elon University faculty member publishes book on nonprofit boards●Faculty member publishes new book on nonprofit boards✉newsCultureBooks23 h ago

    A faculty member at Elon University has published a new book examining nonprofit boards of directors. The book adds to the university's scholarly output on governance in the nonprofit sector. No further details about the author, title, or contents have been released yet.

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    Timothy Gallwey's tennis classic finds new relevance in modern sports psychology▼‘The Inner Game of Tennis’, a sports psychology bible, finds its modern mindset - The Athletic✉newsSportSports10 h ago

    The Athletic has published a feature on 'The Inner Game of Tennis', Timothy Gallwey's 1974 book long treated as a foundational text of sports psychology. The piece explores how the book's ideas about quieting the mind and trusting instinct are being embraced by today's players and mindset coaches, decades after its publication.

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    Steiner jokes Horner-to-Ferrari talk boosts his book sales▼Guenther Steiner jokes Christian Horner Ferrari talk is good book publicity https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/guenther-MmastodonSportMotorsport115 h ago

    Guenther Steiner has joked that speculation linking Christian Horner with a move to Ferrari is good publicity for his book. The former Haas team principal made the quip as rumours about Horner's future in Formula 1 circulate, using the speculation to promote his own publishing venture.

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    9 Books for Adults Who Have Never Read a Book●9 books to read if you, a fully grown adult, have never read a book.✉newsCultureBooks31 min ago

    Literary Hub has published a list of nine book recommendations aimed at adults who have never read a book before. The list targets so-called 'non-readers' with accessible entry points into reading. The humorous framing of the headline has drawn attention, as such beginner reading lists typically spark debate about where new adult readers should start and which titles count as approachable.

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    Sarah Hepola's 'The Only Thing There Is to Want' Reviewed●Book Review: ‘The Only Thing There Is to Want,’ by Sarah Hepola✉newsCultureBooks31 min ago

    The New York Times has published a review of Sarah Hepola's new book, 'The Only Thing There Is to Want.' Beyond the review's publication itself, no details about the book's content, the review's verdict, or the broader reaction to it are available from the information collected.

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    Library recommends nine books for International Coffee Day▼New on our # library # blog : > 9 books on coffee to help you celebrate International Coffee Day https:// libraryguides.MmastodonCultureBooks34 h ago

    Berea College Library has published a blog post listing nine books on coffee to mark International Coffee Day. The reading list covers coffee's history, culture and craft, and is aimed at readers who want to deepen their appreciation of the drink. The recommendation comes as coffee lovers and libraries around the world share coffee-themed content for the annual celebration.

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    New Book Chronicles Studio Museum in Harlem's 58-Year History▼New Book Chronicles Studio Museum in Harlem’s 58-Year History✉newsCultureBooks31 min ago

    A newly published book traces the 58-year history of the Studio Museum in Harlem, the influential institution dedicated to artists of African descent. The publication revisits the museum's founding, its role in shaping Black artistic careers, and its cultural impact on Harlem and the wider art world.

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    JaNay Brown-Wood, a children's book author, is featured in a new interview answering questions about her work and career. The Q&A format piece, published as part of an ongoing series of book interviews with writer Deborah Kalb, discusses her writing and publications. Readers interested in children's literature are following the conversation.

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    Russia destroyed a third of books printed in Ukraine this year●> Russia has destroyed “one third of all the books printed in Ukraine this year.” https:// lithub.com/russia-has-destroyMmastodonWarUkraine22 h ago

    Reports say Russia's attacks have destroyed roughly one third of all books printed in Ukraine this year, with Ukrainian publishers and printing facilities hit by strikes. Readers and commentators are calling it a deliberate attack on Ukrainian culture and identity, echoing arguments that targeting cultural production amounts to erasure of a people, not just collateral damage in the war.