Unlike capitalism and socialism, which centralize power in national political parties and their corporate allies in D.C., distributism seeks to localize economic and political power. Its aim is to ...

Challenges and bans to books in public libraries and schools in the U.S. have steeply increased since 2022. What is behind this increase? And what do Stanford faculty have to say about it? Although ...

Olivia Paschal is a PhD candidate in History at the University of Virginia, and a journalist and writer. Resources of the Soil (Mural Study, Ukiah, California Post Office), by Ben Cunningham, c. 1938.

What makes a book so great? It’s not necessarily only about the quality of the writing but also the ability to change discourse, start meaningful conversations that last for years, and inspire action.

Nestled in the Northern Catskills, the tiny village of Hobart, New York, is home to around 400 residents, and millions of fascinating characters, all stacked high on shelves. Hobart is a book village.

A look at the book adaptations coming to life on both big and small screens this year. By Lexy Perez Digital Editor and Producer A new chapter in the world of literary adaptations is under way. From a ...

It's a great time to be a reader. Several years ago, the words "book club" may have conjured a mental image of wine-soaked, charcuterie-fueled in-person meetups at a friend's home. Now, book clubs ...

Costco plans to stop regularly selling books throughout the year starting in January. The decision is meant to ease labor for Costco staff. The shift is a symbolic blow to an industry that has already ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis pivoted in his yearslong campaign to take what he has called "woke indoctrination" out of Florida's schools, signing a bill Tuesday to restrict challenges to books in school ...

Trying to read more can be a hard habit to stick to – even if you're someone who regularly reads a lot. Just ask Nadia Odunayo, the founder and CEO of The StoryGraph, a book recommendation website ...