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Online magazine Salon, an early staple of internet discourse, announces it will shut down
Online media pioneer Salon shuts down after 31 years, prompting widespread industry reflection and diverse reactions.
Publishing
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Your writing was flagged as AI. What does that actually mean?
The publishing industry is facing a growing rift as AI-detection flags and generative tools strain the trust between authors and publishers.
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Why the AI Detection Scandals Will End—Probably Quite Soon
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Horror Bookstores Are (Gasp!) Multiplying
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Romantasy fans turn out for 'Midnight Maas' release event
Romantasy fans turn out in force for the midnight release of Sarah J. Maas's new novel, sparking widespread mania and rapid sales.
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Excitement grows for new A Court of Thorns and Roses book
Excitement builds globally as readers and local businesses prepare for the release of a new A Court of Thorns and Roses novel.
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Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing
Google's AI search overhaul disrupts online publishing as industry leaders warn of an existential threat.
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A Novelist Writes a Grown-Up American Girl's Story
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Society of Authors withdraws from Ethical AI Charter after member backlash
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Google’s News AI pilot expands to over 400 publications, including U.S. local news outlets
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CNN, Axios and other publishers join Google's AI news program
CNN and Axios join hundreds of publishers partnering with Google on artificial intelligence features.
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Palestine book by Alana Hadid and Jenan Matari pulled from Random House before release
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UK bookstores scramble as Sally Rooney's novels are withdrawn because she supports Palestine Action
UK bookstores scramble and Faber halts sales as Sally Rooney's novels are pulled over her support for Palestine Action.
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Sally Rooney’s publisher pulls books from UK over her support for outlawed anti-Israel group
Sally Rooney's books are withdrawn in the U.K. amid scrutiny of her support for Palestine Action.
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Acclaimed Author Denies Using A.I. but Admits Plagiarism
Acclaimed author Thélyson Orélien denies using artificial intelligence while admitting to plagiarism in a developing literary controversy.
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The Plucky Publishing House That Keeps Winning Nobels
Princeton celebrates a Nobel Prize winner despite having previously denied her tenure.
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Pope Francis’ private diaries to be published by the Vatican
The Vatican has announced the upcoming publication of Pope Francis' private diaries, detailing over three decades of personal reflections and prayers.
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10 books we are looking forward to this fall
Fall 2026 book releases draw widespread attention across literary publications and general interest media.
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Min Jin Lee Was Underestimated for Half Her Life. Then She Started to Write.
Coverage tracks Min Jin Lee's literary trajectory and her upcoming work following the success of Pachinko.
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His Last Novel Won the Pulitzer. This One Fails to Launch.
Pulitzer winner Hernan Diaz returns with a new book, sparking intense critical debate across major cultural outlets.
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Ari Emanuel has written a memoir and no one is safe
Ari Emanuel has published a new memoir detailing his Hollywood rise, intense industry feuds, and high-stakes encounters.
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Novelist accused of using AI to write book removed from French prize list
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His Debut Novel Was a Literary Triumph. Was It Actually Written by AI?
The prestigious Prix Goncourt has removed a Canadian-Haitian writer from its prize list following accusations that AI was used to write his debut novel.
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Thélyson Orélien: French uproar over author accused of using AI
Canadian author Thélyson Orélien faces intense French literary uproar following accusations of using artificial intelligence to pen his award-winning novel.
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As Russian strikes destroy millions of books, Ukraine’s literary future hangs in the balance
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Did OpenAI Pull Off the Biggest IP Heist of All-Time?
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30 of the hottest books for fall
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JK Rowling’s agent Neil Blair leads fightback against the boycotters with new imprint to promote Jewish and Israeli books
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35 Novels Coming This Fall
Fall publishing coverage highlights upcoming book releases across multiple formats.
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16 novels that readers are looking forward to this fall
Literary and entertainment outlets are releasing comprehensive guides to the most anticipated novels and television series debuting in fall 2026.
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Authors Wrangle With Publishers Over $1.5 Billion Anthropic A.I. Settlement
Authors and publishers are locked in a dispute over the distribution of a $1.5 billion settlement involving AI company Anthropic.
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Is MrBeast and James Patterson’s Novel Collaboration Headed for a Disastrous Debut?
MrBeast and James Patterson's new novel faces a troubling debut amid conflicting reports on reader demand and sales.
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14 new books in September to help ease you into fall
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Thimbleweed Park 2 Is Being Funded By A Sole 'Wealthy Outsider'
Ron Gilbert is bypassing traditional publishers to develop Thimbleweed Park 2 via funding from a single wealthy private investor.
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Kinetic Publishing Showcase Recap: Every Reveal, Including the New Sam Barlow Game
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Authors Face Backlash For Participation In 2022 Google AI Study
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‘GTA 6’ Publisher Dismisses Digital Replacing Discs Controversy
Take-Two's CEO dismisses potential impacts from a trade union row and the lack of physical discs on the upcoming GTA 6 launch.
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Jason Arday's publishers to 'go ahead as planned' despite plagiarism row
Publishers intend to proceed with Jason Arday's books despite plagiarism allegations detailed by The Guardian.
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To Sell Homer’s ‘Odyssey,’ Publishers, Like Its Hero, Get Crafty
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of 'The Odyssey' is driving a surge in interest for both the filmmaker's work and the original epic poem.
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If you plan to catch up on reading this summer, start with these 3 books
Major media outlets are highlighting curated reading lists as summer reading trends gain momentum.