Despite misconceptions and stereotypes—ranging from what librarians Gretchen Keer and Andrew Carlos have described as the “middle-aged, bun-wearing, comfortably shod, shushing librarian” to the “sexy ...

You know those little quotes on book jackets that say something nice about the pages within? Publishers have long required authors to obtain testimonials or “blubs” from other authors to help their ...

In today's competitive book market, standing out from the crowd is a constant uphill battle. With millions of books vying for readers' attention, it's no longer enough to simply write a great book—you ...

A hundred years ago, it wasn’t easy being a reader. Books were expensive and libraries weren’t common, so it was hard to get your hands on your next read. In 1926, a magazine editor, professor, and ...

Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in America—unless, apparently, you write a book that some people disagree with. In that case, you might find your book on a list of other titles that have been ...

In a new documentary The Librarians, public librarians are positioned as first responders in the fight for democracy and the First Amendment, despite facing crowds of angry protesters protesting what ...