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Staff at University of Chicago Press Organize, Join Chicago News Guild
Employees at the University of Chicago Press have officially moved to unionize, aligning with the Chicago News Guild (TNG-CWA Local 34071) in a push for improved workplace standards and greater transparency.
Judge Allows Authors’ AI Copyright Case Against Databricks to Move Forward
A federal judge in Northern California has ruled that a group of authors can proceed with their copyright lawsuit against Databricks, marking another development in the growing wave of legal challenges over how AI models are trained.
Authors Guild Proposes New AI Safeguards for Publishing Contracts
The Authors Guild is urging the publishing industry to adopt clearer boundaries around the use of generative AI, releasing a set of recommendations alongside proposed contract language aimed at protecting authors’ work.
National Book Foundation Expands Reach With Ambitious Five-Year Plan
The National Book Foundation is charting an assertive path forward, outlining a five-year strategy focused on growth, outreach, and increasing access to literature across the United States.
Audible Unveils Immersive “Story House” Pop-Up Experience in New York City
Audible is bringing a new kind of literary experience to New York this spring with the debut of a month-long pop-up designed to reimagine how audiences interact with stories.
AI-Powered Scams Are Targeting Authors
A new investigation by The Guardian is shedding light on a troubling trend in publishing: a surge of sophisticated scams powered by artificial intelligence that are preying on writers, especially those trying to self-publish.
HarperCollins Teams Up With Toonstar to Turn Popular Books Into Animated Series
HarperCollins is expanding its storytelling reach beyond the page with a new partnership aimed at bringing its books to life through animation.
Harlequin Enters Short-Form Streaming With New Animated Romance Series Deal
Harlequin is stepping into the fast-growing world of mobile-first entertainment through a new partnership aimed at transforming its bestselling romance stories into bite-sized video content.
HarperCollins Workers Win Landmark Contract With Industry-Leading Entry Pay
The HarperCollins Union has approved a new three-year contract that sets a new benchmark for entry-level pay in publishing, signaling a major shift in industry standards.
HarperCollins Union Approves New Deal That Raises the Bar for Entry-Level Pay
The HarperCollins Union has voted to ratify a new three-year contract, locking in what the union says is the highest starting pay currently offered in major publishing.
Major Book Distributor Baker & Taylor Seeks Bankruptcy Protection Amid Massive Debt
Baker & Taylor, once one of the most prominent book distributors in the United States, has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a significant turning point for the long-standing company.
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.