Penguin Random House, alongside Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan Publishers, Simon & Schuster, and Sourcebooks, has filed a lawsuit challenging the book removal provisions of HB 710, a law that restricts books in both public and school libraries in Idaho and was enacted into law on July 1, 2024 HB 710 forbids anyone under age 18 from accessing … [Read more...] about Publishers File Lawsuit Challenging Book Bans in Idaho
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Jeremy Renner to release memoir “My Next Breath”
Jeremy Renner is set to release his memoir, My Next Breath, on April 29, 2025, offering an intimate look into his near-fatal snowplow accident and the profound impact it had on his life. The Mayor of Kingstown star recounts the harrowing New Year's Day of 2023 when he was run over by his 14,300-pound snowcat while attempting to save his nephew. This fluke accident resulted in … [Read more...] about Jeremy Renner to release memoir “My Next Breath”
Rebecca Yarros Onyx Storm Sold 2.7 million copies in a week
Rebecca Yarros’s ‘Onyx Storm is the fastest-selling adult novel in the past 20 years. The book, the third in a series, has sold 2.7 million copies in its first week and is topping every bestseller list. The three novels, part of Yarros’ planned five-book Empyrean series, have sold more than 12 million print, e-books, and audiobooks in the United States, according to her … [Read more...] about Rebecca Yarros Onyx Storm Sold 2.7 million copies in a week
Greta Gerwig Brings Narnia to Life on the Big Screen
C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia" series has captivated readers since its debut in 1950. The series has seven books, has sold over 120 million copies, and has being translated into 47 languages. The final installment,“The Last Battle,” earned Lewis the prestigious Carnegie Medal in 1956. All of this solidifies Lewis' work as a absolute classic in world of children's … [Read more...] about Greta Gerwig Brings Narnia to Life on the Big Screen
Hot Wheels and Barbie are Getting a New Manga
Mattel has partnered with TOKYOPOP to create a new publishing initiative. Some of the toy makers' hottest properties will be getting a manga-styled graphic novel series for Mattel’s Hot Wheels and Barbie. The first titles are set to debut in print in early 2026. This series will feature fresh artwork and original stories. Simon & Schuster will sell and distribute graphic … [Read more...] about Hot Wheels and Barbie are Getting a New Manga
Barnes and Noble will Open 60 New Bookstores in 2025
Barnes and Noble is the largest bookselling chain in the US and has announced that it will open 60 new bookstores in 2025. The bookseller opened up 57 stores in the US in 2024, so a further 60 is reasonable. They currently run over 600 stores, and sales are strong. Bookstores are doing big business. Last year, US book sales rose 7% through October, eclipsing $12 billion in … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble will Open 60 New Bookstores in 2025
So You Think You Can Write? 2025 Short Story Contests
Whether you are part of the Good e-Reader community, or new to our page, its fair to guess you are a book lover. Have you ever thought about transitioning from reader to writer? Many renowned authors got their start by entering writing contests, proving they can be a solid stepping stone to future literary success. Before winning the Nobel Prize, William Faulkner gained a … [Read more...] about So You Think You Can Write? 2025 Short Story Contests
Amazon’s Struggle with Fake Books and Piracy
In late 2023, a book appeared on Amazon that bore an uncanny resemblance to a popular earlier title. Titled Turtles All the Way Down: In Search of Turtle’s Truth in All Vaccination, this new release mimicked the name and cover of the controversial book published one year prior (right image below). But this time, the content took an entirely different stance, leaving readers … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Struggle with Fake Books and Piracy
Readers up in arms about the Netflix logo on books
Major publishers are trying to sell more books by changing the cover art on audiobooks, e-books, traditional hardcovers, and paperbacks. A Netflix logo is bound on the book and looks like a sticker. It normally says "A Netflix Series" or "Netflix Original" and "Now on Netflix." Readers are up in arms, citing that it makes the books look tacky. If you aren't the owner of the old … [Read more...] about Readers up in arms about the Netflix logo on books