Lauren Groff Prepares to Open Her Bookstore—with a Little Help from Her Bookseller Friends

Fortified by advice and tips from Ann Patchett and Emma Straub, her fellow authors-turned-indie-booksellers, the author of 'Fates and Furies' and 'Matrix' readies to open her new bookstore, the Lynx, in downtown Gainesville, Fla., this spring.

Iskanchi Press Champions African Voices

At the Salt Lake City–based press, founder Kenechi Uzor aims to “champion African perspectives,” publishing five to 10 English-language originals and works in translation by African authors annually.

Book Deals: Week of March 18, 2024

Morrow buys Omid Scobie and Robin Benway’s ‘Royal’ debut, Chris Wallace takes an election tome to Dutton, and more.

This Week’s Bestsellers: March 18, 2024

Romance authors Kennedy Ryan and Lyla Sage follow their popular series openers with strong sophomore entries. Plus Brandon Sanderson’s latest Kickstarter success hits our list, and YA author Amy Tintera makes her adult—and Good Morning America Book Club—debut.

Literacy Nonprofits Forge Ahead

Two organizations further their mission to make books accessible for all young readers.

Hitting the Road with Writers and Artists Across the Country

Two authors discuss their experience doing school visits through the nationwide literacy nonprofit.

Getting AI to Behave And How We Can Find Out When It Doesn’t

Endnotes: ‘Inconceivable’ by Valerie Bauman

An inside look at the publication process for the ‘Newsweek’ reporter’s debut memoir.

3 New Books About the Possibilities—and Limits—of Science

Three books out this week explore the science behind aging, paranormal phenomena, and our solar system.

Legislative Attacks on State Library Associations are Dangerous—and Illegal

EveryLibrary's John Chrastka argues that the legislative attacks on the work of library associations, if allowed to stand, could undermine the foundation of all professional association activities and destabilize the collaborative networks vital to any profession.