Books
'Welcome to Sex' author gets positive news after death threats over book
Author and podcaster Yumi Stynes has been under fire over her book, which offers advice on sex and sexuality to children aged 12 to 15.
George R. R. Martin weighs in on Hollywood writers' strike
In his latest blog post, the novelist said that "this year's strike is the most important of my lifetime."
Newsom rips school board over rejected textbook with Harvey Milk reference
A California school district voted to reject a state-recommended curriculum due to a textbook included in the guidelines that mentions gay-rights icon Milk.
Target blasted for refusing to sell anti-Democratic Party book: "Pathetic"
Conservative figures have criticized the retailer after Mark Levin said that Target had refused to stock his upcoming book "because it might offend Democrats."
Owner gives cat own book so she can read in peace: "Smart boy"
"Can't wait to follow your cat on Goodreads," commented one social media user.
What 'Book Ban' Really Means
Book bans are features of totalitarian societies where reproduction, distribution and ownership of suppressed materials entail criminal punishment.
Illinois becomes the first state to prohibit libraries from banning books
Democratic Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Monday pushed back against the largely conservative culture war movement.
Author cancelling book about Russian family turns heads
The book was set to follow a family living in the Russian wilderness, attempting to resist the Soviet governments push for industrialization.
Fact Check: Was The Bible banned by school district for being pornographic?
Viral tweet claimed that a Utah School District had banned The Bible over its "pornographic" content
Donald Trump doorman's account could play key role in fraud case
Legal analysts have noted the inclusion of a book, allegedly suppressed during the 2016 election, in evidence for the prosecution's case.
Black Aragorn in 'Lord of the Rings' sparks outrage: "Hate this so much"
J. R. R. Tolkien fans have reacted angrily to a depiction of the classic character as black in artwork for a new set of trading cards.
Do These Books Belong in Public School Libraries? You Be The Judge
As of last week, the Biden administration has all but declared that access to porn at school is the civil rights issue of our time.
I teach in Ron DeSantis' Florida—parents don't read the books they ban
The cards—and the law—are stacked against me.
Target customer claims she couldn't buy book from LGBTQ+ range in viral vid
After ringing up the book to buy for her children, the Texas mom was stunned when she was told she could not purchase it from Target.
Author of poem removed from Florida school fires back
Amanda Gorman wrote that she was "gutted" by the decision to pull her poem "The Hill We Climb" from of an elementary school in Florida.
Relief for allergic sniffling and sneezing this season: expert's top tips
Medical Anthropologist Theresa MacPhail talks about the changing recommendations for how to avoid food allergies, pet allergies, tips for alleviating seasonal allergies and more.
"I'm making thousands using AI to write books"
This approach has been successful. I have an unprecedented rate of production.
Children's book author accused of murdering husband
Kouri Darden Richins, whose recently published book on grief was inspired by the 2022 death of her husband, has been arrested following a police investigation.
Steven Crowder's latest video slammed—"Apologize to your wife"
The political influencer is facing continued backlash over a leaked video that showed him engaged in a heated exchange with then-pregnant wife Hilary Crowder.
Can Harry Potter reboot survive J.K. Rowling?
A "Harry Potter" series based on the world-famous books is coming to TV, but will the author's controversial opinions hurt it?
J.K. Rowling claps back at hater who called her a "tragic, sad figure"
The author has hit back after a detractor told her she was "little more than a vituperative giga-troll and the de facto leader of a global transphobic cult."
Ken Jennings reacts to author who says "Jeopardy!" clues are "too obscure"
"Snow Crash" writer Neal Stephenson chimed in after his work was referenced in a recent Final Jeopardy round.
How Catholic bishops influence the Supreme Court
Veteran journalist Mary Jo McConahay told Newsweek that conservative Catholics are "very influential" when it comes to Supreme Court nominations.
Texas Democrat defends her book ban support
The GOP-backed bill, which would ban sexually explicit material in schools, received support from 11 Democratic state representatives.
Texas library may face elimination weeks after banned books return
A public library system in Texas could face closure following a lawsuit and national criticism for banning books.
Ron DeSantis' book ban comes back to bite him
Florida Democrats are using a DeSantis-backed law to ban his book in public schools.
Fury as parent refuses to pay for books purchased by nanny: "Her finances"
While the comments were mostly negative, parenting expert Ruth E. Freeman told Newsweek: "There are several positive aspects to this story."
Kentucky Republican attempts to slip drag show ban into local book law
"Kentucky, like a lot of so-called red states, is kind of caught in the culture war battles," a Kentucky political expert told Newsweek.
Which of Leigh Bardugo's books is 'Shadow and Bone' Season 2 based on?
"Shadow and Bone" Season 2 has landed on Netflix, and the show adapts a number of books from author Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse series.