Books
Feds Arrest Two Russians Behind ‘World’s Largest Library’ of Pirated Books
The two Russians are charged with criminal copyright infringement, wire fraud, and money laundering for operating Z-Library.
The Best Halloween Party Game Is a 500-Year-Old Book
‘The Ladies’ Oracle’ is a cruel, bossy little fortune-telling book. And it’s perfect that way.
Libraries Across the US Are Receiving Violent Threats
Librarians and patrons believe the threats were part of a coordinated effort to limit information access, and come amids a recent wave of book bans.
Virginia Court Blocks Republican Attempt to Criminalize LGBTQ Books
Two politicians tried to use an obscure “obscenity” law to stop Barnes & Noble from selling the books to minors under threat of criminal punishment.
Surprise, Jared Kushner’s Book Sounds Like Complete Dogshit
Kushner, the human embodiment of nepotism, apparently wrote one of the worst political memoirs in recent memory.
How Sun Tzu Became a Rise-and-Grind Icon
Across the Internet, hustle influencers and business bros are giddily touting ancient Chinese philosophy.
This Town Closed Its Only Library After Residents Chased Out LGBTQ+ Workers
Employees of the Vinton Public Library quit after months of complaints about LGBTQ+ books, leaving the town of 5,000 with no library for a week.
What It’s Like Growing Up in a Beloved Chinese Takeaway
Read an exclusive extract of Angela Hui’s new book, "Takeaway: Stories From Behind the Counter", out today.
Behold: The Four Types of Softboi on Dating Apps
In an extract from her new book 'Is This Love or Dopamine?', the woman behind @beam_me_up_softboi lays out every kind of softboi in existence.
There’s No Getting Around It – Break-Ups Are the Worst
In an extract from new book “Notes On Heartbreak”, Annie Lord describes the dull pain that comes with splitting up.
How 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation' Became an Unlikely Aesthetic Trend
TikTok and Tumblr are turning Ottessa Moshfegh's 2018 book into a style object, best paired with Chanel lipstick, perfume and bedsheets.