National Book Awards finalists announced – See which authors made the list

The National Book Awards are almost here, and here are the 25 books vying for the prizes in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and ...
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Here's How Authors Included in Anthropic's $1.5B AI Piracy Settlement Can File Claims

Authors whose works were included in a $1.5 billion piracy settlement with the AI developer Anthropic can start filing claims ...

Kiran Desai is a favorite and US authors make a strong showing on the Booker Prize shortlist

LONDON -- LONDON (AP) — Booker Prize -winning Indian author Kiran Desai is a favorite to win the coveted fiction trophy for a second time with her first novel in two decades.

The Most Banned Authors in U.S. Schools

Stephen King, Ellen Hopkins, and Sarah J. Maas topped the list of authors whose books were most frequently banned.

Meet the 22 artists, scientists and authors who will each get $800,000 MacArthur genius grants

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced its 2025 class of fellows on Wednesday, a prize often called the “genius award.” ...
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Sarah J. Maas is one of the most banned authors in the US, and here's why

“No book shelf will be left untouched if local and state book bans continue wreaking havoc on the freedom to read in public ...

Why Is Horror Having a Moment? Authors Alma Katsu and Becky Spratford Break It Down (Exclusive)

The horror genre is having a major moment in the world of books and publishing, and authors Alma Katsu and Becky Spratford ...

Why preorders are such a big deal for authors

Special gifts. Great stories. And economics too!? Can it be true? The Planet Money book is available for preorder.

AI Giant Anthropic to Pay $1.5 Billion to Authors in Landmark Settlement

Authors who join in the deal will be eligible to share in the settlement fund. They'll also be paid $3,000 per book used by the Amazon-backed company for training.