- Anya Petrone Slepyan profiles Kirsten Crawford Turner, who is bringing books to the people of Appalachia just like the bookwomen of the 1930s did. (Daily Yonder)
- Angelina Mazza wonders if the romance genre is finally getting some respect. (LitHub)
- Arvyn Cerezo suggests five book tracker apps to replace GoodReads. I’ve been happily using StoryGraph (not listed in this article) for several months now. (Book Riot)
- A new translation of Karl Marx’s Kapital gives Alyssa Battistoni the opportunity to reflect on the book itself and its legacy. (The Nation)
- Ande Pliego looks at the role of humor in scary books. (CrimeReads)
- Laurie Hertzel explains what the books she read as a child have meant to her. (LitHub)
- Marina Dunbar sums up the state of book bans in the US. (The Guardian)
- …and more censorship news from the diligent people of Book Riot.
I know I post a lot about book banning and censorship. This is a topic that matters deeply to me. I believe that everyone—regardless of their age—should be able to read anything they like. Readers’ worlds become smaller because book banning in the US targets books that show diversity, present challenging topics, and offer multiple points of view. If this topic matters to you and you live in the United States, I encourage you to contact your local representatives and speak up at city council/library board meetings. Every voice matters, in so many ways. Thank you for reading!
