Books

We explore where books meet tech and culture, from testing Kindles and e-readers to letting you know when the next Stuff Your Kindle Day is. Delve into which reads BookTok is currently obsessed with, comprehensive guides to which e-reader is the best, and how tech and politics infiltrate the book space.

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TikTok is launching its own book awards

A celebration of the #BookTok community, and beyond.

05/22/2023

By Meera Navlakha

Woman reading in field of high grasses.

Woman reading in field of high grasses.

Libraries take to TikTok to build community and new cultural relevance

Start on the FYP, end in the stacks.

05/14/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

Three screenshots of the Brentwood and Cincinnati Public Library accounts.

Three screenshots of the Brentwood and Cincinnati Public Library accounts.

BookTok encourages reading as an aesthetic and no one is safe from its gaze

Reading on TikTok has turned into an opportunity for it to read you.

05/04/2023

By Elena Cavender

A book open in the lap of a woman sitting in bright green grass.

A book open in the lap of a woman sitting in bright green grass.

Judy Blume tweets support of trans community amid J.K. Rowling controversy

"Anything to the contrary is total bullsh*t."

04/17/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

Blume smiles while seated at a table with her book "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" propped in front of her.

Blume smiles while seated at a table with her book "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" propped in front of her.

5 fantasy TV adaptations we'd rather see than a 'Harry Potter' reboot

There is so much more to fantasy than Hogwarts.

04/15/2023

By Belen Edwards

Five fantasy book covers overlaid over a map: "A Wizard of Earthsea," "Jade City," "The Poppy War," "Legendborn," and "The City We Became."

Five fantasy book covers overlaid over a map: "A Wizard of Earthsea," "Jade City," "The Poppy War," "Legendborn," and "The City We Became."

Mikaela Loach's 'It's Not That Radical' calls for climate justice and collective liberation

"...know that there will be a role for you in this movement, no matter what."

04/06/2023

By Meera Navlakha

Mikaela Loach with her hand raised speaking at a rally next to an image of the cover of her book "It's Not That Radical."

Mikaela Loach with her hand raised speaking at a rally next to an image of the cover of her book "It's Not That Radical."

Internet Archive loses first ruling in copyright lawsuit

The "nonprofit library" will appeal the decision.

03/25/2023

By Anna Iovine

Selection of electronic books on digital tablet

Selection of electronic books on digital tablet

'Shadow and Bone' showrunner Eric Heisserer breaks down Season 2's biggest changes from the books

Heisserer talks the Crows, Sankta Neyar, and more.

03/18/2023

By Belen Edwards

A woman in an olive military dress holds her arms to the sides, preparing to summon light.

A woman in an olive military dress holds her arms to the sides, preparing to summon light.

Online resources make International Read to Me Day fun and meaningful for families

Support your child's literacy journey with virtual lessons, read-along videos, and other ways to bring books to life.

03/18/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A father and daughter sit against a white wall reading a book. They are looking at each other and laughing.

A father and daughter sit against a white wall reading a book. They are looking at each other and laughing.

10 big ways 'Shadow and Bone' Season 2 is different from the books

New storylines, a game-changing ending, and more.

03/17/2023

By Belen Edwards

A young man and woman on the deck of a ship.

A young man and woman on the deck of a ship.

‘Radical Intimacy’: fostering love in a capitalist society

Writer Sophia K Rosa unpacks the way capitalism has influenced relationships, compassion, and family.

03/11/2023

By Meera Navlakha

The cover of 'Radical Intimacy'.

The cover of 'Radical Intimacy'.

13 children's books to inspire young people for Women's History Month

They'll inspire your kids to dream big.

03/05/2023

By Victoria Rodriguez

A collage of three different book covers featured on the list.

A collage of three different book covers featured on the list.

Pedro Pascal narrated an audiobook if you want 8 straight hours of his voice

Oh mah gah.

03/02/2023

By Shannon Connellan

Pedro Pascal attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Disney+ "The Mandalorian" Season 3 at El Capitan Theatre.

Pedro Pascal attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Disney+ "The Mandalorian" Season 3 at El Capitan Theatre.

'House of the Dragon' has a behind-the-scenes book. Here are 5 things we learned.

Enrich your rewatching experience with these fascinating factoids.

02/04/2023

By Belen Edwards

Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen stare at each other.

Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen stare at each other.

Every single 'Harry Potter' spell, ranked by usefulness

Accio spellbook!

02/04/2023

By Sam Haysom

An illustration of young person with glasses holding a book and a wand

An illustration of young person with glasses holding a book and a wand

'The Last of Us' is great. Here's an amazing book (and movie) with an eerily similar plot.

More zombie fungal apocalypse? Yes, please.

02/01/2023

By Stan Schroeder

A man standing in a room looks serious.

A man standing in a room looks serious.

The best mental health books of 2022

These books will help you get smart about the social-media discourse on mental health.

12/28/2022

By Rebecca Ruiz

A collection of the covers featured in this roundup of mental health books.

A collection of the covers featured in this roundup of mental health books.

The best books of 2022, according to BookTok

TikTok owns the literary world.

12/14/2022

By Christianna Silva

Many different books from BookTok.

Many different books from BookTok.

Author's tweet about a disappointing book signing snowballs in the best possible way

This story has a happy ending.

12/06/2022

By Sam Haysom

A full book shelf has a tweet laid over the top of it from author Chelsea Banning.

A full book shelf has a tweet laid over the top of it from author Chelsea Banning.

How Luca Guadagnino's 'Bones and All' is different from the novel

Director Guadagnino and screenwriter David Kajganich break down the biggest changes from page to screen.

11/25/2022

By Belen Edwards

A young woman sitting in a field at sunset with a blue book in her hands.

A young woman sitting in a field at sunset with a blue book in her hands.

Get 4 months of Audible Premium Plus for 60% off as an early holiday treat

If you're a new member, you can also get your first month free.

10/07/2022

By Christina Buff

amazon devices with audible on screen with a pink and yellow background

amazon devices with audible on screen with a pink and yellow background

'Strong Female Character' questions everything we've ever been taught about women onscreen

Read an extract from Hanna Flint's excellent memoir that yearns for accurate, diverse representation in movies and TV.

10/01/2022

By Shannon Connellan

A book cover showing the title "Strong Female Character" in orange writing on a blue background.

A book cover showing the title "Strong Female Character" in orange writing on a blue background.

'Girls Who Code' book series temporarily banned in Pennsylvania school district

One among many titles in peril across classrooms in America.

09/27/2022

By Meera Navlakha

Three covers of books for the "Girls Who Code" series showing an animated group of girls meeting around computers.

Three covers of books for the "Girls Who Code" series showing an animated group of girls meeting around computers.

TikTok is expanding its #BookTok community with new links

The app's new feature is a major win for #BookTok.

09/20/2022

By Elena Cavender

Spotify sells audiobooks now

Spotify has conquered music and podcasts. It's coming for audiobooks.

09/20/2022

By Elena Cavender

The Spotify Audiobook feature.

The Spotify Audiobook feature.