- Duke University students refuse to read Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic novel, Fun Home, due to its “visual depictions of sexuality” (i.e., lesbians) (Publishing Perspectives).
- From now on, if you’re a child in Scotland, you’re getting a library card – no ifs, ands, or buts (BBC).
- Scandinavia’s scandalous children’s books (Duke students beware) (The Guardian).
- Hate the beach? Airbnb posting offers the chance to run a book store on your next vacation (GalleyCat).
- “What would this book be missing if it were a literary novel? The answer must be: everything.” German literary critic reviews Ikea catalogue (CBC).
- Kobo plans to expand its Writing Life portal with the addition of author services (The Digital Reader).
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