- James Folta spreads the word about the Unbanned Book Network. (LitHub)
- Molly Templeton re-reconsidered her to-be-read pile. (Reactor)
- Kelly Jensen examines the generational impact of censorship on adolescents. (Book Riot)
- Lauren Coffey digs into the growing problem of illiteracy among US students. (Mother Jones)
- Nadeem Badshah talks to legendary crime writer Val McDermid about her experience with a sensitivity writer and the question of updating older books because of words McDermid “couldn’t say now.” (The Guardian)
- Jennifer Hamilton is tired of reskinned stories and publishing’s tendency to reproduce more of what sold, rather than hunt for original stories. (Reactor)
- Kelly Scarborough discusses historical fiction and dramatic license. (Crime Reads)
- Ken Liu argues that it’s a good thing that science fiction can’t really predict the future. (Reactor)
- Barry Yourgrau takes a closer look at Martin Niemöller, the author of “First They Came…” (The Nation)
- Brittany Allen reports on how bookstores in Minneapolis and St. Paul are doing their bit against ICE. (LitHub)
- Luke Winkie cannot find a comfortable reading position. (Slate)
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