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  • Book Proofs Controversy: Selling ARCs & BookTok Status

    Book Proofs Controversy: Selling ARCs & BookTok Status

    The selling of book proofs (ARCs) sparks debate among BookTok influencers, publishers, and readers. Is it a perk, status symbol, or unfair practice? Discussions on blacklisting sellers and the evolving landscape of ARC distribution.


    Australia’s Conspiracy Theories: Port Arthur & Christchurch

    Australia’s Conspiracy Theories: Port Arthur & Christchurch

    Australia's role in nurturing and exporting conspiracy narratives with global impact, focusing on Port Arthur massacre and Christchurch shooter's ideologies. Impact of online radicalization and white supremacist theories.


    Future Stories Fund: Empowering Youth Voices Through Storytelling

    Future Stories Fund: Empowering Youth Voices Through Storytelling

    The Future Stories Fund invests in grassroots organizations to empower marginalized youth (16-25) in the West Midlands through storytelling projects like podcasting and theater, building skills and confidence.


    Indie Bookshop Top 20: Majmudar’s ‘The Abundance’ Soars

    Indie Bookshop Top 20: Majmudar’s ‘The Abundance’ Soars

    Amit Majmudar's 'The Abundance' tops Indie Bookshop Top 20, surpassing TCM rankings. Yael van der Wouden's 'The Safekeep' follows. Summer impacts children's titles. Irvine Welsh debuts strongly.


    Shark Attack Survival: Florida Keys Rescue & Faith

    Shark Attack Survival: Florida Keys Rescue & Faith

    A family's faith and quick actions saved their son after a shark attack in the Florida Keys. A nurse's aid and helicopter transport ensured survival. God's help was felt.


    Tech, Ethics & National Purpose: Palantir’s Call for Moral Leadership

    Tech, Ethics & National Purpose: Palantir’s Call for Moral Leadership

    Palantir's Karp & Zamiska urge Silicon Valley to embrace national purpose & ethical leadership, addressing tech's power, government collaboration, and societal impact in a divided America. Tech + Ethics + Leadership


    Queerness & Identity: Zimbabwean Voices in Muchemwa’s Stories

    Queerness & Identity: Zimbabwean Voices in Muchemwa’s Stories

    Muchemwa's collection explores Zimbabwean identity, queerness, and diaspora experiences. The stories center on family, love, loss, and the search for belonging across generations and continents.


    AI Translation, Copyright Fight & Library Challenges in 2025

    AI Translation, Copyright Fight & Library Challenges in 2025

    2025 sees AI translation services launching, a Senate hearing addressing copyright issues, and libraries facing censorship and digital transformation. Radish Fiction is shutting down. ALA focuses on coalition-building.


    Gender Bias in Publishing: Male Authors and Literary Recognition

    Gender Bias in Publishing: Male Authors and Literary Recognition

    Debate surrounds gender bias in publishing, with concerns about male authors being overlooked despite female dominance in book buying and the industry workforce. Literary awards and media coverage are scrutinized.


    Engrossing Thrillers & Mystery Books: Page-Turners & Twists

    Engrossing Thrillers & Mystery Books: Page-Turners & Twists

    Dive into suspenseful thrillers and mystery books featuring unexpected twists, dark secrets, and compelling characters. From murder mysteries to psychological suspense, these books promise to keep you on the edge of your seat.


    Asbestos, Cape Plc, and Human Rights: A Legal Fight for Justice

    Asbestos, Cape Plc, and Human Rights: A Legal Fight for Justice

    Cape Plc faced legal action for asbestos-related health risks in South Africa. This complex case, led by Richard Meeran, highlighted corporate responsibility and human rights, setting a precedent for subsidiary accountability. Justice prevailed after a long battle.


    Illness & Identity: Exploring Mother-Daughter Dynamics in ‘Remedy’

    Illness & Identity: Exploring Mother-Daughter Dynamics in ‘Remedy’

    'Remedy' explores the complex relationship between Vera and Thea, chronic illness, and self-discovery through narrative. Writing becomes a crucial tool for agency and understanding identity, health.