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Was Oliver Wendell Holmes Right About Free Speech?
The director of the National Coalition Against Censorship reflects on the Supreme Court justice’s defense of freedom of expression.
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We Need Diverse Editors
Author Kacen Callender argues that publishers should hire more diverse editors, since white editors often don’t relate to stories about people of color.
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The Problem(s) with Damaged Goods
Cynthia Compton, owner of 4 Kids Books & Toys, an independent children’s store in central Indiana, urges publishers to pay more attention to the way they ship their cargo.
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What the Heck Is Happening to Book Titles?!
An editor and writer laments the degradation of language in publishing.
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What’s an Influencer Worth to Books?
Two editors turned ghostwriters ask what social media stars bring to publishing.
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20 Years of NYRB Classics
The series’ editor, Edwin Frank, reflects on its origins and its objectives.
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M Is for Missing Sue Grafton
The last installment of the late author’s popular Alphabet series would have been due out soon, her publisher notes in this memorial.
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How the CASE Act Benefits Authors
The Authors Guild director says that, if passed, the bill would provide an inexpensive way for creators to defend their copyrights.
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Books Help Kids Navigate Complex Times
An author says books are good tools for teaching children social and emotional learning skills.
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Level the Playing Field for Books in Translation
A Slovenian publisher says withholding a manuscript for translation is bad business.
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A Book Biz Insider's Letter to a (Future) Assistant
A seasoned editorial and agency assistant says a love of reading won’t get newcomers in the publishing door.
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A Different Look at YA Novels
Child psychiatrist and author Sonia Patel argues that "YA fiction needs to expand its boundaries beyond safe, popular stories that only affirm and praise different cultures."
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Remembering Toni Morrison, Editor
A journalist recounts her conversations with the legendary literary figure on her time working in the book biz.
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IndieBound Needs a Makeover If It's Going to Fight Amazon
An indie bookseller urges the American Booksellers Association to enhance its website for the good of booksellers everywhere.
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Vouching for Lit Fest Vouchers
An assistant professor of publishing says vouchers are the best way for literary festivals to sell books.
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Three Decades of John Sandford
The mystery writer's editor recounts their time together over the past 30 years.
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What Draws Carter Wilson To the Dark Side
The author of 'The Dead Girl in 2A' writes dark psychological suspense tinged with horror. Here's why.
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An Author Heads to the Stage
A writer and speaking coach turns her memoir into a performance.
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An Open Letter to James Daunt
An author, editor, and reader has some advice for B&N’s CEO in waiting.
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A Writer Travels with a Purpose
An author’s trip to Nepal leads to a “voluntourism” book.
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