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Photographer David Plowden Dies at 93, Documenting a Changing America
Photographer David Plowden, who spent decades capturing the 'poetry in the artifacts of manual labor' across a changing America, has died at 93, leaving behind an archive of nearly 5,500 black and whi
Book Riot Reveals Sweepstakes Winner Selection Process
While most of North America can enter Book Riot's latest sweepstakes, residents of Quebec and US territories are explicitly excluded!
Lit Hub Daily June 12 2026 Covers AI's Impact on Authorship
For the first time in its 75-year history, the prestigious Golden Quill Award crowned an artificial intelligence as its champion!
Lit Hub Daily June 11 2026: AI Powers Bestsellers Amid Publishing's Reckoning
'The Algorithmic Heart,' an AI-generated romance novel, just topped the New York Times bestseller list for the third consecutive week, outselling every human-authored fiction debut this quarter.
What Reviews Reveal About Mike Bassett and His Debut Novel on Grief
Debut novels that tackle profound emotional themes often face the challenge of connecting with readers on an authentic level. For author Mike Bassett , the release of his literary fiction novel, The Quiet Weight of Wings…
John Basinger memorizes all 12 books of Milton's Paradise Lost
Okay, let's kick things off with a bang!
Enterprise AI: Slow Adoption Despite Consumer Hype
Despite Apple's splashy AI unveiling in 2026, 94% of asset managers still use artificial intelligence for operational tasks or as a co-pilot, not for making critical investment decisions.
Publishing Grapples With AI, Protecting Human Authors' Future
UK publishers have just secured the right to opt out of Google AI search results, marking a significant defensive move in the battle for intellectual property, according to Bookriot .
Dave Eggers' Contrapposto: An Artist's Journey
For his new novel, 'Contrapposto,' acclaimed author Dave Eggers wrote every word in Quark, a desktop publishing software from 1994, and insisted on hand-rendering the cover copy, according to publishe
What to Expect From LifeWave X39 Phototherapy Patches, A Step-by-Step Guide by My Best Living
For those exploring non-invasive and natural health solutions, understanding how My Best Living 's X39 patches actually work is the first step toward making an informed decision. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-s…
Earth 7 by Deb Olin Unferth book review explores genre-bending premise
Deb Olin Unferth's newly published novel, 'Earth 7', dares to be both a cosmic comedy and a profound lament for our dying world.
Medical Breakthroughs and Good News Make People Happy in 2026
In a trial involving 500 individuals diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, the experimental drug daraxonrasib nearly doubled average survival time, extending it from 6.
Curators Offer Diverse Summer Book Recommendations
NPR is already highlighting 10 new books for release in June, signaling an early and intense start to the 2026 summer reading season, as reported by The Detroit News .
Editors Share Their Favorite Books Our Editors Loved This Week
Hold on to your bookshelves, folks!
When Is It Time to Consider In-Home Care for an Aging Parent?
Deciding on professional in-home care for an aging parent often involves recognizing gradual changes in daily routines, mobility, or personal care. These signals can indicate a need for support, allowing seniors to maintain independence in their familiar environment.
Twain scholar Alan Gribben faces backlash over Huck Finn edit
Within weeks of his edited 'Huck Finn' being announced, Twain scholar Alan Gribben's office computer registered 1,082 personal emails.
Caissie Levy Earns First Tony Nomination for Ragtime Performance
For the first time in her extensive Broadway career, Caissie Levy has earned a Tony Award nomination for her powerful portrayal of Mother in the 'Ragtime' revival.
Andrea Wulf's 'The Traveler' book review explores Forster's radical compassion
In 1777, just after returning from Captain Cook's second voyage, 23-year-old Georg Forster published an account condemning crew violence against Indigenous people and advocating for 'the general right
Maggie O'Farrell's 'Land' novel explores Irish resistance
In Maggie O'Farrell's new novel 'Land', a mapmaker named Tomás, a survivor of the Great Hunger, discovers an ancient well that compels him to create a map not of what is, but of "how this land really
From Start to Finish: 3 Ways Better in 3 Helps Leaders Interrupt Self-Sabotaging Patterns
For many high-achieving leaders, the most significant roadblocks aren't external challenges but internal, repeating patterns of self-sabotage. These behaviors, from procrastination to perfectionism, can create a cycle of…
David Baerwald's 'The Fire Agent' reimagines spy narratives
David Baerwald's new novel, 'The Fire Agent,' reveals a profound family secret: his grandfather, Arthur Baerwald, was a high-ranking intelligence operative whose clandestine life remained hidden for d
New Book Releases for June 2025 and 2026
While most readers seek books for next month, the publishing world already buzzes with 'We Don’t Talk About Carol' by Kristen L.
Caro Claire Burke's 'Yesteryear' Novel Explores Provocative Themes
The antiheroine of Caro Claire Burke's buzzy debut novel 'Yesteryear,' Natalie, assaulted her former producer, Shannon.
New Mystery Novels Redefine Whodunits With Unreliable Narrators
Forget the brilliant detective.