Nine romance novels across subgenres were recommended by multiple newspapers for Valentine's Day 2026, offering diverse, heartfelt reads.

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden highlighted key Black-authored books from 2016, emphasizing their lasting impact on themes of identity, justice, and resilience.

CA bookstores reject AI for Valentine's Day, favoring human touch in romance picks.

Eli Sharabi’s memoir about surviving 491 days as a Hamas hostage post-Oct. 7 attack wins top Jewish book award.

Akshay Kumar joked he’s never read a book, preferring to “read faces,” contrasting with his author wife Twinkle Khanna.

Les Claypool releases *Frizzle Fry: Phantoms of Barrington Hall*, an illustrated book blending real and surreal tales from Primus’s early days, tied to a May tour.

Miya George’s mother, after 30 years, rediscovered reading through a book found in a car, reigniting her love for literature.

A Bath museum honors Mary Shelley’s *Frankenstein*, highlighting her 1818 novel’s creation, themes, and legacy, boosted by del Toro’s film.

The first Damascus Book Fair since Assad’s fall opened with cultural openness, eased censorship, and Kurdish rights recognition.

A secret café has opened inside a London bookshop, serving local coffee and pastries to visitors only.