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This figure comes courtesy of The Authors Guild. Back during Book Expo 2019, Executive Director Mary Rasenberger, Staff Attorney Umair Kazi, Macmillan’s anti-piracy manager Catherine Bogin, and author Sarina Bowen offered a panel about piracy, revealing this and other incredibly dismal facts about a growing problem in publishing. Here’s the Bad News Additionally, there are websites basically devoted to selling pirated works. Sites like epub.pub and ebook.pike will simply sell as many pirated books as they can....

Where the Wild Things Are Baby Shower Invitations Your guests probably won’t need to take a boat or “sail off through night and day” to get to your shower. Still, send one of these invitations to provide all of the details. Edit, download, and print these invites from HeliaDesignCo. Give guests the details about the “Wild Rumpus” with these invitations from SweetJaeDesigns Edit and print your invitations to let your guests know that a Wild Thing is on the way with invites from PacaParty....

Once upon a time, I had a disability and it opened a door into fantasy. Neither of these statements is completely true, but each holds tendrils of truth, wisps of it to explore and understand something a bit deeper about both my disability and my reading choices. I’ve always been curious about why people gravitate towards the type of reading that they do, how it reflects parts of their personality, or their environment as a child, or the way they acquire books....

You can access the 2021 reading log by clicking here. It will take you to the reading log template. You won’t be able to edit this template. In order to get a copy of this reading log that you can edit, you must be logged into your own Google account, then click on File -> Make a copy. A pop up window will appear confirming where you want to save it, and you can rename the file....

Well, here’s your comprehensive review, guide, and answer to that question. Monthly for $9.99 per month Annual for $69.99 per year Annual Plus for $99.99 per year The Monthly and Annual plans are identical other than price. Annual Plus includes some physical swag that changes each year. Right now, it includes: Limited Edition Hasbro Marvel Legends Captain Kate Pryde figure Spider-Gwen pin by Scottie Young S.W.O.R.D. patch X-Men (2021) #1 Marvel Stormbreaker Peach Momoko Variant Sinister War (2021) #1 Marc Aspinall Variant...

— Cary Elwes (@Cary_Elwes) September 18, 2019 — Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) September 17, 2019 And look, I love The Princess Bride as much as the next millennial, but, like…maybe we could all calm down about remakes? I mean, for starters, The Princess Bride isn’t an original film; it’s an adaptation of William Goldman’s book of the same name, which is itself an abridgment of S. Morgenstern’s classic work, a triumph of Florinese literature and social satire....

Take note: Mercury is in retrograde for most of the month of July, so things might get weird. Watch out for tricky situations in conversation, scheduling, and technology. Or as I always say, play it safe by staying inside with a book! Aries (March 21–April 19) Planning and goal setting will be your keys to success this month, Aries. You’re a highly determined and competitive person, and those traits will pay off in July....

If you haven’t kept a reading journal, it’s something worth considering. Whether you want a simple record or would like to use a reading journal to track challenges or goals, there are plenty of options out there for you. Book Riot has a pretty rad option with our Read Harder log, of course, but here’s a look at several other fun, useful, and gorgeous reading journals. This reading journal offers you space to track your TBR, the books you’ve read, favorite books, books that you’ve lent out, and the books you did not finish....

These are 10 of the nonfiction books I’m most excited about this month. We’ve got a feminist take on personal finance (a new favorite), a deep dive into humanity and pests (who decides which animals are worthy or not?), an engrossing memoir about running and grief (oof, all the feels), a new way of thinking about energy and boundaries (perfect for preparing to be a new you in the new year), and so many more....

Mary Higgins Clark’s Life The woman who would go on to be a bestselling writer was born Mary Theresa Eleanor Higgins in either 1927 or 1929 (there is some dispute as to the actual birth year). Higgins Clark grew up in an Irish American family that ran a pub. Although the family avoided much of the initial financial hardship during the Great Depression, the death of Higgins Clark’s father destabilized the family, which struggled to get by....

The full study can be accessed via WordsRated. The team explored over 12.5 million data points, compiling three decades’ worth of work to distill trends, insights, and shifts in U.S. public library usage. Here’s a look at the highlights. Note that all of this data is pre-COVID. Are Libraries Dying? According to the numbers, the answer is no. What has changed though, is how citizens are using their libraries. The peak year for in-person library usage was 2009, with 1....

These gifts for audiobook lovers are all about showing off a love of audio and range from stickers to mugs to tees. Curl up with your next favorite listen and treat yourself or the audiophile in your life to one of these sweet little goods. Awesome Gifts for Audiobook Lovers Audiobook vibes vinyl sticker, $3. Maybe you’d rather vibe with a mug, in which case, this one’s a winner. $21 and up....

Bookstore Bonanzas George Bayntun If you’re travelling to Bath by train, this time-travelling bookstore will likely be the first of the city’s literary landmarks that you’ll see as you exit the station to approach the city centre. This family owned business has been binding and selling books for over a century, and is especially well-known for having been assigned the role of official bookseller to Queen Mary (Queen Elizabeth II’s Grandmother)....

These words from Booksmart Tulsa inspire me every time I read them because they are so true. I grew up in rural Oklahoma, but now I live in Tulsa, one of our state’s largest cities. It’s a great place for anyone in the arts, with a thriving music community, world class art museums, and a nationally-known ballet. It’s also a great place for readers and writers. Every week, literary events from readings to themed parties to writing workshops happen here....

But today, I’m not talking about Jessica Jones–well, not about the titular character. Instead, I’ll be focusing on everyone’s favorite indestructible chocolate skinned Hero for Hire, Carl Lucas…AKA Luke ‘Sweet Christmas’ Cage. Luke Cage, alongside being Jessica’s bae, is a staple in Marvel’s super teams and one of the most respected characters in the Marvel universe. Today, we’ll be giving you some of Luke’s best stories to prepare you for MIke Colter’s take on Luke in the standalone series, which is slated to premiere in 2016....

Anyone in a small space knows one of the keys to maximizing space is to go vertical. Use height to your advantage and if, like me, you’re short, invest in a step stool you can fold up and slide into an inconspicuous space. Use your corners and your wall space to keep your favorite books off the floor or your table or your kitchen counter-that-also-serves-as-your-table. Get inspired with these bookshelves for small spaces to either purchase some great furniture and storage solutions or to create your own with your skills and talents....

The 56th annual awards were presented in a virtual ceremony for the second year in a row due to the ongoing global pandemic. The ceremony was hosted by writer and performer Aydrea Walden. Presenters included Nisi Shawl, Mark Oshiro, Adam Savage, Tobias S. Buckell, Jeffe Kennedy, Carrie Patel, Mallory O’Meara, and Troy L. Wiggins. The awards ceremony took place during the 2021 Nebula Conference Online, which is open to both SFWA members and nonmembers....

WTF is a Dwarsligger? The correct name for these tiny volumes is “Dwarsliggers.” If you think that sounds like a word from a fairytale, wait till you hear the rest of the story! The Netherlands has had mini books for a while now. Ten years ago, a Dutch publishing company called Royal Jongbloed invented the “Dwarsligger,” which means “lying crossways.” When you open the book in a landscape orientation (instead of portrait, like most books), the words go from top to bottom....

Currently, the book world is beyond blessed by more and more picture books being published by authors Indigenous to North America. Some titles fight fiercely to correct commonly accepted lies told in social studies class. Others share insight into beautiful traditions and communities. And then there are the ones that are simply lovely stories that are told from a perspective that is needed. All in all, more insightful, gorgeous, and truth-telling stories are being released into libraries and bookstores every year....

They’ve also been major players in comics since the dawn of the medium, sometimes as villains, sometimes as heroes, sometimes as my favorite brand of morally ambiguous or “I am who I am” characters who do their own thing, wave their beautiful freak flags, and turn the true baddies into toads. My favorites? Of course. I’m sure you know by now I have opinions. Phanora from The Witch and the Beast Yuko from xxxHolic Lora from Seance Tea Party Quifrey from Witch Hat Atelier Reading was already magical....