‘Reading has shaped who I am,’ says Norwich author
As a child she wrote what she now considered “awful” stories – but the outlet of writing was…
‘Grievous’ and ‘Wilberforce’ author H.S. Cross’ latest is ‘Amanda’
Fiction is full of characters falling in and out of love. Less common, at least outside the realm…
Judge approves $1.5 billion settlement over AI company’s alleged use of pirated books
A federal judge on Thursday approved a $1.5 billion settlement between artificial intelligence company Anthropic and authors who…
Read Hoda Kotb’s 2025 Book Recommendations
4 min read Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads.…
‘Buffalo Fluffalo’ Adds to the Herd
With an estimated 175,000 copies sold, last year’s Buffalo Fluffalo proved exceptionally popular for a picture book debut.…
A Children’s Book That Actually Feels Like Childhood
One of the perks of parenthood, it is often said, is to relive the joys of one’s youth,…
My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende audiobook review – portrait of a fiercely independent young woman | Books
Set in the late 19th century and inspired by the Chilean civil war which ravaged the country in…
Royal Oak Bookshop celebrating 50 years in business | Nvdaily
FRONT ROYAL — Royal Oak Bookshop will celebrate 50 years in business Saturday with an open house from…
Hooked on Books: ‘Hamnet’ tells how ‘Hamlet’ came to be  Â
Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel is the basis of a new film. (Courtesy Vintage) Most of us won’t get…
All Booked | Fictional Legends and Starlets of Old
The original version of this newsletter was sent out on Tuesday, September 23. Sign up for All Booked,…
Free-For-All Book Fair returns for third consecutive year, announces book donation sites
The Free-For-All Book Fair will return for the third consecutive year in December, offering attendees a chance to…
Volusia Pride’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Book Giveaway returns
Volusia Pride will host its Third Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Book Giveaway 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct.…