100+ Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S. There are hundreds of Black-owned bookstores in the U.S. to explore! Check them out here, sorted by state.

This list was created by journalist Char Adams, the author of Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore.

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Community responds to help and protest 95 book challenges filed by fired substitute teacher The Twin Falls School District leadership said the system is not designed to handle over a hundred challenges at once, but the district will follow its policy — with a slew of volunteers.

Biggest book banning attempt (by my recollection) by an individual in Idaho is underway in Twin

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A Nationwide Book Ban Bill Has Been Introduced in the House of Representatives Hours after the State of the Union address, House republicans introduced legislation banning LGBTQ+ books from public schools nationwide.

A nationwide book ban bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Here's what you need to know about HR7661, including who is behind it, the history behind such bills, and what you need to do to stop it.

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Best Romance Books of the Century So Far Here are the romance books that top our charts this century so far.

Just shouting out our favorite romances.

What are yours?

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Your Favorite Author Has a New Book Coming Out This February February will have a lot of unforgettable debut novels, but there are also books from some of our favorite authors coming out this month!

February will have a lot of unforgettable debut novels, but there are also books from some of our favorite authors coming out this month!

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Best Fantasy Books of the Century So Far Here are the fantasy books that top our charts this century so far.

We have some ideas about the best fantasy books.

What do you think?

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State ACLU, on Behalf of Authors and Students, Sues Utah Over Book Bans The ACLU of Utah has filed a lawsuit against the state over legislation that has allowed them to ban books from public school students.

The ACLU of Utah has filed a lawsuit against the state over legislation that has allowed them to ban books from public school students.

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Most Anticipated Books of 2026 Welcome to a brand new year in reading! It's shaping up to be another fantastic year in books, with buzzy releases from beloved authors and exciting

We're entering the new year with our Most Anticipated Books of 2026 *cue the sirens *cue the horns* 📣

Which of these are you adding to your 2026 TBR?

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What's Your Favorite Queer Book of 2025? (Survey) What's your favorite queer book that you read this year? Take this survey and I'll share our recommendations!

What's your favorite queer book that you read this year? Take this survey and I'll share our recommendations!

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2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.

What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.

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The Best Book Club Books of 2025 Here are the best book club books of 2025, from the most popular picks this year to under-the-radar picks that deserve more attention.

Here are the best book club books of 2025, from the most popular picks this year to under-the-radar picks that deserve more attention.

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Book Riot’s 2026 Read Harder Challenge Join us for Book Riot's 2026 Read Harder Challenge to break out of your reading comfort zone and discover new favorite authors and genres!

It's tiiimmmeee!!!

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Best Books of 2025 Picking the best books of the year was no easy task, but we sure had a lot of fun doing it. We present you with our picks for the best books of 2025!

How many of our favorite books from 2025 have you read?

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Barnes & Noble Announces Its Books of the Year Barnes & Noble's Book of the Year beat out bestselling cookbooks, fantasy, and noir. There are also now Best Gift Book and Best Children's Book selections.

Barnes & Noble's Book of the Year beat out bestselling cookbooks, fantasy, and noir. There are also now Best Gift Book and Best Children's Book selections.

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🏆 The winner of the 2025 Booker Prize David Szalay's FLESH takes home the prize.

🏆 The winner of the 2025 Booker Prize

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Romance Books for Dungeons & Dragons Fans These six romance books capture the fun of a good D&D session, from cozy one-shots to high-stakes adventures.

These six romance books capture the fun of a good D&D session, from cozy one-shots to high-stakes adventures.

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10 New Asexual Books, From Romance to Horror to Manga Check out these new asexual books, including romances, friendship stories, pirate adventures, slice-of-life manga, self-help, and more.

Check out these new asexual books, including romances, friendship stories, pirate adventures, slice-of-life manga, self-help, and more.

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Paranormal Mysteries for Halloween What's more perfect that paranormal mysteries for Halloween? Here's five mysteries featuring ghosts and demons.

What's more perfect that paranormal mysteries for Halloween? Here's five mysteries featuring ghosts and demons.

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We're in a Book Affordability Crisis The death of the mass market paperback means the cheapest book options are now 50% more expensive. Welcome to the book affordability crisis.

The death of the mass market paperback means the cheapest book options are now 50% more expensive. Welcome to the book affordability crisis.

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What did you read over the weekend?

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Reading and Resources for Prison Banned Books Week: Book Censorship News, October 17, 2025 Next week is Prison Banned Books Week. Here are some readings and resources in preparation.

Next week is Prison Banned Books Week. Here are some readings and resources in preparation.

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Why Is the One Piece Flag Showing Up at Protests? Protests are springing up across Asia in response to inequality. One thing they have in common? They're flying One Piece's Straw Hat flag.

Protests are springing up across Asia in response to inequality. One thing they have in common? They're flying One Piece's Straw Hat flag.

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This Black Lesbian Bookstore Grand Opening is What We Need Right Now Here's all the latest queer book news you need to know, including the opening of a new Black lesbian bookstore in Brooklyn.

Here's all the latest queer book news you need to know, including the opening of a new Black lesbian bookstore in Brooklyn.

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4 of The Buzziest, Most Praised Nonfiction Books of 2025 These titles have shown up in various Best Of lists and award long lists, and range from a meditation on grief to the love life of James Baldwin.

These titles have shown up in various Best Of lists and award long lists, and range from a meditation on grief to the love life of James Baldwin.

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The 10 Most Popular Thrillers on Libby The 10 most popular thrillers on Libby range from stories that are suburban-set to ones that follow LA island-bound detectives

The 10 most popular thrillers on Libby range from stories that are suburban-set to ones that follow LA island-bound detectives

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Quiz: Can You Match the Children's Classic to Its Opening Lines? How well do you remember these classic children's books? Can you match the opening line to the correct classic?

How did you do?

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A Texas District Has Just Banned Students from Secondary School Libraries In order to ban books from its libraries, New Braunfels Independent School District has just closed its libraries to middle and high schoolers.

In order to ban books from its libraries, New Braunfels Independent School District has just closed its libraries to middle and high schoolers.

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Trump Sues Penguin Random House, and Other News for Library Workers Here's all the latest news library workers should know, including Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times and PRH.

Here's all the latest news library workers should know, including Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times and PRH.

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