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Publishing & Sales: NielsenIQ BookData reports Sarah Wynn-Williams’ Careless People sales jumped about 305% week-on-week after she was “silenced” at Hay, underscoring how controversy can quickly move books. New Releases: Skyward Imprint sets June 23 for Virtuous Business: A Model Approach (ethics and leadership), while Sibylline Press releases Pam Troy’s fantasy The Newcomers: The Chronicles of Touperdu, Book I (paperback/ebook/audio) now. Author Spotlights: Kim Thayil’s memoir A Screaming Life arrives June 9, and Mary H.K. Choi’s Pool House continues her focus on intense mother-daughter dynamics. Community & Libraries: Wrexham Archives and Local Studies relocate to Wrexham Library; Sylvan Lake Municipal Library hosts a July 11 Book Expo; Northern Lights Library Network honors Lina Belar with a 2026 Life Achievement Award. Book Culture & Events: Inverness Comic Con returns Aug. 1 with traders, retro gaming, and cosplay. Industry Loss: Pulitzer-winning historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by a car.

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Jun. 9, 2026

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3 hours ago

Author, activist Stacey Abrams explains using about storytelling to make people feel smarter

LPM - Kentucky |

Owner: Kentucky Public Radio Inc. & American Government info about owner

Louisville Public Media - Kentucky

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Kentucky Public Radio Inc. (Non-profit) & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded	1950
Website	https://www.lpm.org/news
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Author Lillian Faderman reveals the history of 'Gay LA'

ABC7 Eyewitness News - California |

Owner: The Walt Disney Company info about owner

ABC7 - California

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Owned By	The Walt Disney Company (Vanguard Group, BlackRock & State Street Corporation, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1947
Website	abc7.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Glendale
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Books, Friendship and Legacy Live on Through Tobias’s Tent

Baltimore Jewish Times - Maryland |

Owner: Craig Burke info about owner

Baltimore Jewish Times

Center-left

Owned By	Craig Burke (Publisher & CEO) through Mid-Atlantic Media, LLC
Year Founded	1919
Website	https://www.jewishtimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Maryland, Columbia
Owner Country	United States

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26 minutes ago

Author Kristin Hannah engages packed crowd on writing, friendship

The Detroit News - Michigan |

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc. info about owner

The Detroit News - Michigan

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1873
Website	www.detroitnews.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Detroit
Owner Country	United States

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27 minutes ago

Books in Brief: what to read this June

Prospect |

Owner: Clive Cowdery info about owner

Prospect

Center-left

Owned By	Clive Cowdery through Res Media Ltd & Prospect Publishing Ltd
Year Founded	1995
Website	www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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2 hours ago

Tragedy as legendary author featured in Good Will Hunting dies after being hit by car

Daily Express |

Owner: Reach PLC info about owner

Daily Express

Right-wing

Owned By	Reach PLC (M&G Investment Management Ltd. & Aberforth Partners LLP 2 Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1900
Website	www.express.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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2 hours ago

George plants hundreds of new books in SA shelves

In Daily |

Owner: Paul Hamra info about owner

InDaily

Center-left

Owned By	Paul Hamra through Solstice Media
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://indaily.com.au/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Australia, Adelaide
Owner Country	Australia

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4 hours ago

Charter Books to host Juneteenth author talk on slavery and freedom in Newport

What's Up Newp - Rhode Island |

Owner: Ryan M. Belmore info about owner

What's Up Newp - Rhode Island

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Owned By	Ryan M. Belmore
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://whatsupnewp.com/
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Rhode Island, Newport
Owner Country	United States