The case, Little v. Llano County, involves local citizens who sued a Texas county on First Amendment grounds for ordering certain titles removed from public libraries shelves. County officials argue that decisions about public library books count as speech by government itself, and thus aren't required to be content-neutral. - Publishers Weekly
"PEN America officials said that the organization has counted more than 10,000 cases of book censorship in public schools during the 2023-2024 school year, nearly triple the number from the previous school year." - Publishers Weekly
"The American Library Association released its preliminary data documenting attempts to censor books and materials in public, school, and academic libraries, finding that the number of tracked challenges fell significantly for the first eight months of 2024." - Publishers Weekly
The publication of research papers drives university rankings and career progression, yet the relentless pressure to publish has contributed to an increase in fraudulent data. Unless this changes, the entire research landscape may shift toward a less rigorous standard, hindering vital progress in fields such as medicine, technology and climate science. - The Conversation
Figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that employment in the industry peaked in 1997 at 91,100 jobs; as late as 2008 there were 84,600. By 2021, that figure was down to 51,161, though an additional 3,721 jobs were added in the next two years. - Publishers Weekly
It’s no surprise that the courts have sided with the publishers. For decades, copyright law has increasingly served the interests of large companies, narrowing the scope of use for individuals while extending rights-protection terms for owners. In today’s world, “intellectual property” takes precedence over access to content. - Jacobin
To some, the book “isn’t merely a guide; it’s a testament to the art of textual precision. Its presence on the desk of the devoted writer is not a matter of mere chance but a reflection of its embodiment of principles that make it indispensable." - LitHub
“The amount and intensity of both the praise and the criticism of her output can feel a little outsize, a little confusing — including to Rooney, who, as she suggested over the course of two long conversations in July, would much rather let her work speak for itself.” - The New York Times
“‘Don’t call us publishers; we are a luxury brand,’ said Alex Assouline. … A special edition on Versailles, presented in a velvet clamshell, and priced at $4,900, is offered with a private tour of the château’s interior.” - The New York Times
The 1906 building is now earthquake-retrofitted. Renovating “represents seismic change, pun intended, in the organization’s capacity to serve the community. Not only do you have areas for people to come and hang out and read and write … you have more formal spaces for teaching and work.”- Oregon ArtsWatch
Lauren Sánchez’s new picture book came out last week, but her former yoga teacher says it’s an idea that she came up with and shared with Sánchez years ago. - Los Angeles Times
"The Chicago Manual of Style isn’t merely a guide; it’s a testament to the art of textual precision. … CMOS doesn’t skim the surface of grammatical and syntactical conventions but delves deeply into the labyrinthine complexities. The Manual functions as both a meticulous blueprint and a flexible instrument." - Literary Hub
Perhaps no bookstore in America’s heartland better exemplifies a commitment to the freedom to read than Loudmouth Books, in Indianapolis. - Publishers Weekly
