International Hobbit Day 2026
Happy International Hobbit Day 2026. Yes, September 22nd marks the birthdays of hobbits Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the fictional protagonists
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Teen Reading Ability Declines in the Age of AI
Results from the latest PISA tests suggests teen reading ability declines in the age of AI.
Suddenly You’re an Expert
You query the world’s largest search engine and suddenly you’re an expert. Second entry, page one, just below a Reddit
Worldshift 2026
WorldShift 2026, the Speculative Fiction Writers’ Conference returns August 17-22. An online event not just for sci-fi and fantasy authors.
The Book Finishers Summit 2026
The Book Finishers Summit 2026 is a 5-day virtual event running from June 25–29, 2026. Hosted by Rhonda Douglas of
The Self Publishing Show 2026
The Self publishing Show 2026 delivered another indie author treasure trove. This year the iconic County Hall building on London’s
No “Qualified” Critics anymore?
As Old Media dies and Influencers take over, are there no “qualified” critics anymore? So asks Dwight Garner of the
The Book Club podcast
The Book Club podcast does literature a little differently, as much about the authors and their time, unpacking the historical
World Book and Copyright Day 2026
April 23 is World Book and Copyright Day 2026. when UNESCO celebrates the power of books as a bridge between
Are these Genre-Ready Covers?
Among the upcoming novel releases for April, are these genre-ready covers? Do they scream ‘fantasy? Do the thumbnails reach out