Bookstore Openings: Barnes & Noble’s new Turlock store drew a massive line at opening, with shoppers waiting over an hour and grabbing stacks of books. Author Events: Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach announced a run of June signings, including thrillers, romance, and a witchy comedy. Awards & Food Publishing: Australian cookbook authors Helen Goh and Yoko Nakazawa won 2026 James Beard media awards, with Goh taking best baking/desserts for Baking and the Meaning of Life. Community & Literacy: Grandma Joy and Brad Ryan kicked off a national book tour at John McIntire Library, turning the launch into a lively Q&A and signing. Publishing & Access: CBSE Class 9 students are still waiting on several textbooks despite NEP/NCF-SE rollout, with schools using PDFs and apps to bridge gaps. Book Culture & Debate: A new study argues printed books may help readers build story understanding more effectively than e-readers. Crime & Books: Six Georgians were sentenced in France for stealing rare Russian classics from libraries, including Pushkin. Pop Culture Review: X-Men ’97 Season 2 continues its time-splitting saga with a mythic, villain-led arc.