Stephen Fry says his voice was stolen from the Harry Potter audiobooks and replicated by AI as actors fear digital exploitation.
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National Book Awards 2023 longlists: books leave lasting impression
The 2023 National Book Award longlists showcase a celebration of outstanding literary talent across diverse genres.
LibGen: publishers sue infamous ‘shadow library’ over pirated books
Major textbook publishers take on Library Genesis in a groundbreaking copyright battle reshaping education access.
Is self-publishing worth it? The shifting landscape of writing
Exploring the future of publishing and self-publishing’s rise while addressing quality concerns and industry shifts.
The 2023 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing and Conservation celebrates our Earth in all its glory, and the importance of protecting it.
Independent Podcast Awards: How To Be Books Podcast shortlisted
The How To Be Books Podcast was among a number of incredible and insightful shows to be nominated at the Independent Podcast Awards.
Book bans in Senate hearing: partisan battle erupts over censorship
Fierce Senate hearing debate over book bans in the US shows Democrats and Republicans clashing on censorship in education.
Millie Bobby Brown book: Nineteen Steps trips up portraying tragedy – review
‘Nineteen Steps’, the debut book by Millie Bobby Brown is a commendable historical tale with a touch of romance but room for improvement.
Wicked writers Gregory Maguire and Winnie Holzman talk about recent book challenges with the Authors Guild, and the fear of fascism.
Doppelganger by Naomi Klein rethinks self amid mirrored reality – review
Naomi Klein journeys into the world of her doppelganger Naomi Wolf, reflecting on identity, self, and uniqueness in a rapidly changing world.