Authors Guild Sues NEH Over Grant Terminations
The Authors Guild has filed a class action lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Humanities, opposing the termination of tens of millions of dollars in grants that had been awarded to scholars and writers. more...Audible Expands Catalog with AI Narration and Translation Services
Audible is now offering AI-powered narration and production services to select audiobook publishers, with AI translation services to launch in beta later this year. more...
U.S. Executive and Legislative Branches Battle at the LoC
After Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden’s firing, and with interim Librarian Robert Newlen set to be replaced by Trump attorney and deputy attorney general Todd Blanche, members of Congress sent an urgent letter to the U.S. Inspector General, calling for an investigation into the executive branch’s actions. more...
Copyright Chief Fired Amid AI Debate
The Trump administration fired Shira Perlmutter, the register of copyrights and director of the U.S. Copyright Office, on Saturday—just one day after the dismissal of her boss, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, and the Copyright Office’s release of a preliminary report on generative AI and copyright. more...and more. Sign up here!
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ReligionCatholic Publishers Name Award Winners
The Association of Catholic Publishers’ 2024 Excellence in Publishing Awards, announced on Wednesday, honored winners in 21 categories. Ave Maria Press and Chrism Press were among the most awarded publishers.
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Libraries
Comics Plus, PRH at Odds Over E-Book Lending Models
Following Random House’s acquisition of Boom! Studios, the comics and graphic novel publisher’s digital catalog is no longer available for unlimited, simultaneous library access—a source of disappointment at digital platform Comics Plus.
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Comics
Struggling Together: PW Talks with Mike Curato
We spoke with the author of one of the most banned books in the country about his adult graphic novel debut, Gaysians, developing multiethnic characters, the freedom of writing without the burden of self-censorship, and more.
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Comics
Panel Mania: ‘Spent: A Comic Novel’ by Alison Bechdel
The latest from one of America’s most beloved cartoonists is both a very funny fictionalized graphic memoir and a lively critique of consumer capitalism. A seven-page excerpt.
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Libraries
Appeals Court Reverses Ruling in Texas Book Ban Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on May 23 reversed a district court’s preliminary injunction and dismissed free speech claims in Little v. Llano County, a Texas case challenging the removal of 17 books from a public library.
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Publisher News
Quirk Books Employees Elect to Form a Union
Employees at the Philadelphia-based independent publisher are forming a union affiliated with the NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia, Local 38010, seeking, organizers say, a more sustainable work environment.
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Bookselling
This Week’s Bestsellers: May 26, 2025
Ocean Vuong’s second novel, The Emperor of Gladness, debuts at #2 on our hardcover fiction list and is the newest Oprah’s Book Club pick. Plus Kennedy Ryan’s third Skyland romance, Can’t Get Enough, lands at #2 on our trade paperback list, and Joe Abercrombie lightens his usual grimdark fare with The Devils.
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Comics
Comics That Call Readers to Action
Here are six forthcoming comics and graphic nonfiction that rally readers to take a political stand.
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Comics
Misery Loves Comics in Graphic Nonfiction About Grief
A slate of upcoming comics and graphic memoirs offer solace to readers going through loss and mental health struggles.
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Publisher News
How ‘So Far Gone’ by Jess Walter Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel.
