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Author of The Road and No Country For Old Men died in his home of natural causes, publisher announces

@deep: In this article, I address the topic of content generation by artificial intelligence and its impact on the publishing market and, more broadly, on the quality of information available to readers. I present concerns about the quality and authenticity of AI-generated content in the context of disinformation and potential...

Do you know there's a #fediverse alternative to Amazon-owned #Goodreads? #BookWyrm is a social network for tracking your reading, writing reviews, and discovering what to read next. You can follow and interact with users on different #BookWyrm instances and on #Mastodon. You can import from a Goodreads CSV export. You can create...

A few weeks ago, I was very surprised to receive an email that my story, “Two Hands, Wrapped in Gold,” had been nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novelette. As is customary, the awards team asked if I wished to accept the nomination or withdraw it from consideration. Unfortunately, I’ve decided to

The most banned books in America are not the newest books on the shelves. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Small Is Beautiful: A Study of Economics As If People Mattered is a collection of essays published in 1973 by German-born British economist E. F. Schumacher. The title "Small Is Beautiful" came from a principle espoused by Schumacher's teacher Leopold Kohr, advancing small, appropriate technologies, policies, and polities as a...

R F Kuang, Xiran Jay Zhao and Neil Gaiman were ruled ineligible for the 2023 Hugo Awards in 2023 despite receiving enough nominations.

Science fiction can lead people to be more cautious about the potential consequences of innovations. It can help people think critically about the ethics of science. Researchers have also found that sci-fi serves as a positive influence on how people view science. Science fiction scholar Istvan Csicsery-Ronay calls this...

Revisit world conflicts of the past (that we hope not to repeat) with these great military historical novels.

Paramount has agreed to sell Simon & Schuster to private equity firm KKR for $1.6 billion in cash, after more than three years of trying to offload the book publishing powerhouse.

“Huckleberry Finn,” a book written by Mark Twain, is a famous American story. But, some schools in the U.S. don’t let students read it. Even though it is an important book, some people don’t like how it talks about race and uses bad language. It has now a censored version, too.

Perhaps the most surprising thing about prolific queer erotica author Chuck Tingle—who, talking via Zoom, wears a bubblegum pink bag over...

SFF provides a way of re-envisioning disability, challenging ableism head-on and creating new stories. Here are some to get you started....

An antidote to the civilizational compulsions that rob human nature of nature.

Ukraine’s authors should have been able to dedicate their lives to honing their craft. Instead, many of them have stepped up to contribute to the war effort and fight back against Russian aggression. Like any other member of society, Ukrainian authors have lost loved ones and colleagues to Russia’

Discover a magical journey that will transform your toddler's world with "The Paci Fairy® Toddler Edition," a heartwarming addition to the enchanting Paci Fairy Series® by the talented author Melissa Burnett....

Embark on a journey into the future with "Di351: An Incandescent Hardness," a gripping sci-fi novel that pushes the boundaries of imagination. Set in a world of cutting-edge technologies and uncharted realities, this book promises to captivate readers with a vision of what the future might hold....

Seventeen Iranian and non-Iranian illustrators including Marjane Satrapi have released a book titled “Woman, Life, Freedom.” The book, originally published in French, has been translated into English and other languages, with Satrapi coordinating the project. The Persian version of the book is freely accessible online.

2022 Derek Walcott Prize-winner Mosab Abu Toha talks with Nathalie Handal about hope, reconstruction, and poetry in Gaza.

When a little girl decides she wants to see children laugh and learn, she decides to do it by writing a children's book. As she sits and let's the ideas float about in her mind, she begins to put words and pictures on paper. Her book includes nature, animals and beautiful colors of the world in which she lives. Happy with her...

In a world that often deals us a deck of cards filled with uncertainties, "Yes, Maybe, No" delves into the intricacies of life's tumultuous journey, especially for women. Navigating the unpredictable twists and turns of existence, the story unravels the complexities that come with facing sorrows, shedding tears, and enduring...

Larry Moran turned out ok with wealth, success and a loving family. He started life with 3 different last names In his first year of birth. When his bio mother got married he was listed In the paper as her brother. Read how he overcame bizarre circumstances to turn disaster to triumph. Learn how he found his father and his...

The hospitality industry, a thriving sector with global revenues exceeding $550 billion, beckons individuals aspiring to build careers within its dynamic confines. Whether you're a student venturing into the realm of Hospitality or an industry professional, this e-book is your indispensable guide. It unravels the complexities of...

In 2033, astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery when they intercepted a cosmic message from a parallel universe. This message unveiled the incredible story of a hidden faith community in the distant world of Caperston, who met underground to protect their beliefs from a ruthless ruler. Simultaneously, on our Earth, a young...