**The Nationwide Reading Campaign: A Community Effort to Revitalize Reading Culture** In an effort to promote reading and enrich the cultural lives of residents, Xujialou Subdistrict in Taishan District, Tai’an…
TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, with its #BookTok community leading the charge. As of 2025, the platform has accumulated 370 billion views, with over 52 million creators sharing their…
The Enduring Allure of the American West in Literature The American West, with its vast expanses of open land, rugged terrain, and pioneering spirit, has captivated the hearts of writers…
Fond Memories of the Library As a resident of Newtown for nearly three decades, I have always cherished our local library. The library has been an integral part of my…
The world of reading has been transformed by the emergence of BookTok, a subculture of TikTok that has captivated the attention of millions. With an astonishing 52 million hashtags, it's…
Brendan Brophy, author of three books, including "On Three Wheels" (1997) and "Playing a Bad Hand" (2010), has released his latest book, "Man of the Village". This work is a…
Australia knows a thing or two about a good pub crawl, but how about a book crawl? For the first time, independent bookstores and book lovers in and around Newcastle…
Morocco’s 30th International Book and Publishing Fair, SIEL, has officially opened its doors under the patronage of King Mohammed VI. The fair, which showcases a vast array of literature, culture,…
In recent years, the field of queer literature has faced intense scrutiny, with many critics arguing that it has become increasingly difficult to represent diverse experiences of queerness. As Assistant…
Bookstores have always been places of refuge, not just for readers, but for the people who run them. In recent years, their importance has grown, not just as bookstores but…