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Lawsuit Challenges Grammarly AI Tool That Mimicked Famous Writers
A new lawsuit is raising questions about how artificial intelligence tools use the identities and writing styles of well-known authors and journalists.
The 5 Pages Every Author Website Needs in 2026
A Simple Guide to Building an Author Website That Actually Grows Your Audience
Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Use of Classmate’s Story in Bestselling Memoir
A former classmate of author Amy Griffin has filed a lawsuit in California state court alleging that Griffin’s bestselling memoir The Tell improperly incorporated deeply personal experiences from the plaintiff’s own life.
Supreme Court Declines to Revisit AI Copyright Debate
The Supreme Court doesn’t care if you want to copyright your AI-generated art
Knoxville Used Bookstore to Close Following Property Sale Amid Labor Dispute
A longtime Knoxville bookstore is preparing to close its doors after four decades, following the sale of its property to a hotel developer—a move that has sparked controversy amid an ongoing union dispute.
New Federal Proposal Sparks National Debate Over Book Access in Schools
A newly introduced bill from Republican lawmakers in Congress is igniting widespread discussion across the publishing, education, and literary communities, as it proposes federal standards that critics say could dramatically expand book removals in schools nationwide.
Radley Books Launches to Help Publishers Sell Directly to Readers—No Custom Store Required
A new partnership between Supadu and Firebrand Technologies aims to make direct-to-consumer book sales significantly easier for publishers.
Barnes & Noble’s Brick-and-Mortar Comeback: 60 New Stores Planned for 2026
If you’ve felt like bookstores are suddenly everywhere again… you’re not imagining it.
Hit Romance Novel Binding 13 Free to Read Ahead of Its TV Adaptation
A breakout romance novel that has captured readers around the world is now easier than ever to dive into—just as it transitions from page to screen.
Ingram Unveils “Covered,” a New Digital Hub for Publisher Catalogs and Review Copies
Timed to coincide with the opening of this year’s Winter Institute in Pittsburgh, Ingram Content Group has announced a new platform designed to streamline how publishers connect with booksellers, librarians, and influencers.
Angelou Estate Enters Legal Fight Against Utah’s School Book Restrictions
The literary legacy of Maya Angelou is now formally part of a growing legal challenge to Utah’s school book restrictions.
Audible Blends Reading and Listening with New In-App Highlighting Feature
Audible is expanding how readers experience books by introducing a new feature that merges audiobooks with on-screen text.
Spotify Bridges Audio and Print with Page Match
Spotify is making a bold move to blur the line between listening and reading—while putting independent bookstores squarely in the loop.
End of an Era: Harlequin to Close Historical Romance Line
Harlequin Enterprises, one of the most influential publishers in the romance genre, has announced it will shutter its historical romance line by fall 2027.
Washington Post Cuts Deep, Eliminates Book Coverage Amid Major Staff Reductions
The Washington Post confirmed on Wednesday that it is laying off roughly one-third of its workforce, a sweeping move that will include the closure of its books department.
Amazon Opens the Door to DRM-Free EPUB & PDF Downloads—But the Shelves Are Still Empty
Amazon has officially flipped the switch on a long-anticipated change where publishers and authors using Kindle Direct Publishing can choose to release their books as DRM-free EPUB and PDF files.
The End of the Pocket Paperback Era
The humble mass market paperback—small, cheap, and once everywhere—is quietly exiting the stage.
London Book Fair Sets Sights East: A New Chapter Begins at ExCeL in 2027
The London Book Fair is turning the page on a long-standing chapter of its history.
Anthropic Settlement Tracker: Claims Surge Past Typical Class-Action Rates as Opt-Outs Stay Low
A new case-management update in the Anthropic settlement is giving creators a clearer snapshot of how this massive copyright resolution is shaping up—who’s staying in, who’s walking away, and how crowded the claims pool might become.
Books-A-Million’s CEO Says Readers Have Changed—and So Has What Sells
Books-A-Million is in “growth mode,” and CEO Terry Finley says the biggest shift in book retail isn’t just formats or trends—it’s who is walking through the doors.
JQ Editions: Julia Quinn’s Curated Romance Book Box
If you’ve ever wished historical romance got the same collectible love as special-edition fantasy—sprayed edges, custom artwork, and shelf-candy design—Julia Quinn (yes, Bridgerton Julia Quinn) is making that a reality with JQ Editions, a historical romance subscription box curated by Quinn herself.
Court Pushes Back Anthropic Settlement Opt-Out Date, Giving Creators More Time to Decide
Creators and rightsholders now have a little more breathing room in the high-profile Anthropic lawsuit.
Welcome to the Creative Free-For-All: Public Domain Day 2026 Has Arrived!
Every January 1st, something quietly magical happens—and 2026 is no exception.
Amazon Rolls Out AI “Ask This Book” Feature, Raising Fresh Alarms Over Author Rights
Amazon has opened a new and contentious chapter in the ongoing battle over generative AI and intellectual property—this time inside Kindle books themselves.
Netflix Adaptations Spark Massive Viewership and Surging Sales
Netflix is doubling down on a truth readers have always known: great stories don’t just live on the page—they explode on screen.
Supreme Court Declines Review, Leaving Texas Library Book Bans Intact
In a move with far-reaching implications for public libraries across the Fifth Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Little v. Llano, effectively allowing Llano County, Texas, to continue removing books from its public library shelves.
Administration’s Push to Oust Perlmutter Stalls as Supreme Court Hits Pause
In a brief but consequential order, the Supreme Court declined—for now—to remove Shira Perlmutter from her role as Register of Copyrights, allowing a lower court decision reinstating her to stand.
A24 Launches Immersive Retail Spaces Inside Barnes & Noble Stores Nationwide
A24 is stepping into brick-and-mortar retail in a major way.
Lakeside Book Company Expands Its Reach With Strategic Acquisition of BTPS
Lakeside Book Company has broadened its footprint in the publishing industry with the acquisition of Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS), a major distributor serving more than 250 independent and mid-sized presses.
Amazon Debuts AI-Powered Translation Tool to Expand Global Reach for Indie Authors
Amazon has taken another bold step into the future of publishing with the launch of Kindle Translation, a new AI-driven translation service for independent authors using Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).