Publishing news is quiet in this final stretch of the year, so here’s a snackable round-up of interesting bookish stuff. Grab a cup of something cozy and follow your curiosity.
A federal judge has struck down portions of the Arkansas book banning law that could have sent librarians and booksellers to prison.
Publishers Weekly suggests 7 books from 2024 you shouldn’t overlook
There’s a new translation of Dante’s Inferno. NPR wonders: why?
Six books to read by the fire
The Women is the bestselling novel of the year. One critic calls it “almost unbearably bad.”
50 contemporary poets name the best poetry they read in 2024
The Washington Post‘s Ron Charles reflects on four decades of marriage and shared bookshelves
New Yorker writers and contributors share the books they’re reading to start 2025
The 25 most anticipated books of 2025
Or maybe these will be the best books of 2025
7 YA author interviews to enjoy from 2024
What are you reading this last weekend of the year? Let us know in the comments!