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A YA Author’s Success Story Has Been Causing Drama On TikTok
BookTok’s criticism of Alex Aster’s novel Lightlark sparked debate over privilege that devolved into a discussion about the community’s toxicity.
A Multimillionaire White Male Author Apologized For Talking About How Hard It Is For White Male Authors
“If you’re a white man and you’re having trouble finding work, reflect on whether some of that difficulty is self-inflicted."
26 Science Fiction And Fantasy Novels By Trans And Nonbinary Authors
Celebrate Pride Month by reading these fantasy and science fiction novels by trans and nonbinary authors.
Five Underappreciated Books By Black Authors That Have Been Banned
From a queer coming-of-age memoir to a novel inspired by the killing of Tamir Rice, here are five books by Black authors that have been banned in some public school libraries across the country.
17 SFF Novels By Black Authors That Should Be Adapted Immediately
From an Octavia Butler classic to C.L. Polk’s historical fantasy drama, these books should definitely be on the big screen.
Unfortunately Most People Can't Identify These 10 Famous Classical Writers, But We'd Love To See You Try
Can you place a face to these famous names?
Only Book Lovers Will Get 20/20 On This Book Cover Quiz
We’ll give you a chance.
14 Works Of Literature That Authors Really Regretted Publishing
Winnie-the-Pooh doesn't have the whimsical backstory I thought it would.
18 Times Male Authors Absolutely NAILED Writing About Women
Raise your hand if your boobs vibrate.
36 Science Fiction And Fantasy Books From AAPI Authors That Are Impossible To Put Down
Featuring folklore, magic, dystopias, and more — these SFF novels are perfect reads for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and beyond.
15 Authors Who Felt Bummed, Horrified, And Just Plain Pissed Off About Adaptations Of Their Work
If you thought the book was better than the movie, imagine how these writers felt.
People Are Sharing Things Authors Do In Books That Distract Them, And I Agree With All Of Them
Writing is tough, but some things are just deal breakers for readers.
20 Books By Female Authors You Must Read This Women's Day
One of the best ways to spend Women's Day, don't you agree?
17 Books Our Favorite Authors Are Thankful For
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the books loved by Jasmine Guillory, Jonathan Lethem, Casey McQuiston, Deesha Philyaw, and more.
19 Books By Northeast Indian Authors That Are So Good, You'll Be Adding Them To Your Reading List ASAP
Diversify the books you read.
This Stephen King Trivia Quiz Will Put Your Horror Lit Knowledge To The Test
Are you a Constant Reader? Let's see about that...
Here Are Some Incredible Book Recs From 6 Latinx Authors
Book recommendations from Adam Silvera, Elizabeth Acevedo, and more!
Choose Your Fall Wardrobe And We'll Tell You What Book You Should Read
I'm talking cardigans, boots, and more!
Book Authors Are Getting Real About How Much They Are Paid
The hashtag #PublishingPaidMe has reignited a conversation about the disparities between how much Black authors and non-Black authors make.
15 Great New Books, Recommended By Some Of Our Favorite Authors
In a Facebook live conversation with BuzzFeed Books, authors Veronica Roth, Kevin Nguyen, John Scalzi, and C Pam Zhang shared their favorite quarantine reads.
10 Authors And Illustrators Who Are Keeping Kids Busy (And Parents Sane)
Featuring Dav Pilkey, Oliver Jeffers, Wendy MacNaughton, and more.
Just Two Books By Aussie Female Authors To Read For International Women's Day
To read, or not to read? That's not even a question.
These 4 Books Are Near Impossible To Put Down And I Challenge You To Even Try It
For everyone who put down "read more books" as a resolution.
Do You Know Which Authors Hid Behind These Pseudonyms?
Book nerds, it's your time to shine!
Netflix’s “Let It Snow” Has A Queer Love Story That Wasn’t In The Original Book And The Authors Love It
“I hope more young people feel supported coming out and being who they are,” John Green told BuzzFeed News. Spoilers ahead!
11 Banned Books That You're Now Allowed To Read
Some of these books are truly wild.
A Group Of Students Burned A Latina Author's Book Because They Felt Attacked For Being White
Jennine Capó Crucet spoke about "white privilege" at Georgia Southern University. The first-year student audience said she attacked them for being white and privileged.
"Me Before You" Author Jojo Moyes Has Been Accused Of Publishing A Novel With "Alarming Similarities" To Another Author's Book
The historical novels The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek and The Giver of Stars, published a few months apart, share some noticeable similarities. Book Woman author Kim Michele Richardson has raised concerns; Moyes denies having read Richardson’s book.
Is This A Marianne Williamson Quote Or Did I Just Make It Up?
Can you tell the difference?
Here’s Why Authors All Tweet An Ugly Screenshot From The Same Websites
Hard-to-read screenshots of paywalled book industry websites dominate Literary Twitter.
8 Author-Owned Bookstores Every Book Lover Needs To Visit
Today is the fifth annual Independent Bookstore Day — and these shops owned by authors like Judy Blume, Louise Erdrich, and more, are a great place to celebrate.
Rate These Literary Quotes From Corny To Deep And We'll Tell You Which Clueless Character You Are
"Duh, it's, like, a famous quote."
These Stories Prove Cats Are Truly A Writer's Best Friend
When asked why there seems to be a special relationship between writers and cats, Ursula K. Le Guin said, “Maybe because writers don’t want to have to stop writing and walk the dog?”
What’s The Best Underrated Book You’ve Read So Far This Year?
Don't keep it to yourself!
What Questions Do You Have For Kevin Kwan, Author Of "Crazy Rich Asians"?
Now's your chance!
These Are The Best Audiobooks As Read By The Authors
Some books are just meant to be listened to.
LGBT Authors Told Us About Their Favorite LGBT Books
Time to seriously queer up your reading list.
Ann Coulter Cited This Author's Work To Attack Immigrant Children, But He Wants Nothing To Do With Her
"I don't know if she knows how to read, but she clearly hasn't read my New Yorker article."
How Reading Indian Authors Rekindled My Love For Books
When the authors we read are predominantly white, we risk being othered, alienated, and bored even by the book in our hands.
You're Only A Real Book Lover If You Know Who Wrote All 20 Of These Classic Books
We have Great Expectations for you.
Can You Guess Which Famous Writer Created These Words?
Everybody's heard about the word! A word, word, word, etymology's the word!
The Weird Habits Of These Famous Writers Will Surprise You
If you have writer's block, maybe try wearing a hat like Dr. Seuss!
13 Of The Most Adorable Pets Owned By Famous Writers
Meet Stephen King's corgi, "the Thing of Evil."
Tayari Jones Is Rewriting The Great American Novel
With her fourth novel, An American Marriage (and a little help from Oprah), Jones is arriving at the big moment she’s been waiting for.
Writers Are Taking To Twitter To Mourn Ursula K. Le Guin's Death
"Her words are always with us. Some of them are written on my soul." —Neil Gaiman
12 LGBT Stories By Indian Authors That Everyone Should Read
Add some diversity to your reading list.
Louise Erdrich, Great American Novelist, Is Just Getting Started
Erdrich, who publishes her 16th novel this month, has built one of the most impressive bodies of work by any American writer alive. And she’s happy to let that work speak for her.
Here's How Famous Writers Feel About Twitter's New 280-Character Limit
"280 characters? Fuck that." —Stephen King
The Authors Of The Senate Republican Health Care Bill Are Getting Ratio’d Like Crazy On Twitter
Sens. Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy are testing the upper limits of the ratio for a politician.
Write Some Fanfic And We'll Reveal Which Famous Author You're Most Like
Your Harry Potter smut could be the next Hamlet.
Here's How Famous Writers Are Reacting To Trump's Defense Of White Supremacists
"Trump must be removed. Republicans, stand up to this obscene man." —Stephen King
Only A Literary Nerd Will Know Which Books These Authors Did Not Write
Time to put your literary skills to the test.
Sorry, But You Have Been Pronouncing Roald Dahl's Name Wrong This Whole Time
James and the Giant WTF?
This Hashtag Shows That Male Authors' Wives Are Unsung Heroes
Come on, fellas. Let's get it together.
13 Things That'll Make Any Writer Say "Yep, True"
It's really about 90% staring at walls.
Here's What Muslim Women Authors Have To Say About Taking Shelf Space
"I wanted Muslim girls to be able to walk into a bookstore and see their identity emblazoned across the cover of it in neon letters."
Here’s How Famous Writers Are Reacting To Trump's Inauguration
"We appear to be living in an alternative reality where dreadful things you thought were impossible can happen." —J. K. Rowling
Can You Identify A Writer By Reading A Random Paragraph?
It's time to put your literary knowledge to the test.
16 Famous Writers Told Us About The Book They’re Most Thankful For
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the books Joyce Carol Oates, R. L. Stine, Lemony Snicket, Colum McCann, Rainbow Rowell, Chuck Palahniuk, and more of your favorite authors are grateful for.
27 Gifts Any Book Lover Should Add To Their Wish List
Because you can't just ask for a whole list of books... right? The products in this post were updated in October 2017.
Here's How Famous Writers Are Reacting To Trump Being Elected
"I'm shutting down." —Stephen King
If You Can Identify 15/20 Books By Just A Quote, You’re Probably A Genius
Let's check how widely you read.
15 Ways To Defeat Writer's Block, As Told By Published Authors
"If you're hitting a wall it's because you have a problem earlier on than you think."
Tell Us One Book That You Think Every Indian Kid NEEDS To Read Before Turning 18
Let's spread the wealth.
Every Day I Want To Quit Social Media
I am drowning in a sea of anxiety created by Twitter and Facebook.
What's Your Favorite Book Written By A Woman?
“Every word a woman writes changes the story of the world." –Carolyn See
23 Underrated Horror Books You Have To Read ASAP
You won't sleep with the lights off ever again.
There Might Be A Third Harper Lee Novel
Harper Lee's lawyer suggested there may be a manuscript of a third novel in the To Kill a Mockingbird author's safe-deposit box.
These Female Writers Want To Stop “Chick Lit” Being Used To Describe Work By Women
BuzzFeed News spoke to a number of authors about the term after Marian Keyes called it out as pejorative.
Can You Match The Musician To Their Literary Masterpiece?
You'll never guess which rapper moonlights as a children's book author.
What's The Best Piece Of Writing Advice You've Ever Read?
“You have to finish things — that’s what you learn from, you learn by finishing things.” — Neil Gaiman
24 Highly Realistic Plots For YA Novels
Because to save the world, you'd have to get out of bed. Via #VeryRealisticYA.
If Famous Writers Had Snapchat
Snapchat just got literary.
21 Times R.L. Stine Was So Sassy It Hurt
"My job: to terrify kids."
16 Hilarious Literary Valentine's Day Cards
The sun's not the only thing that rises, if you know what I mean.
The Illustrated A-Z Guide To Author Wardrobe Staples
"C is for cardigan."
A Photographer Made These Rescue Dogs Look Like Famous Writers
The photo series has been created to raise awareness for adopting rescue dogs and helping shelters care for the animals.
Hannah Pittard Is The Writer You Won't Be Able To Stop Talking About
Here's why the author of the just-released novel Reunion should be on your radar.
Tao Lin Responds To Abuse Allegations On Facebook
Last week, E.R. Kennedy, also known as Ellen Kennedy, took to Twitter to accuse the author Tao Lin of plagiarism and said that he was abusive when Kennedy dated him in 2005, when she was 16. Lin responded to the allegations in emails and on Facebook.
"Supernatural" Fans Are Harassing Authors With Requests Because Of An Online Scavenger Hunt
Friendly reminder: if you want something, it pays to be polite.
25 Quotes That Will Inspire You To Be A Fearless Writer
Because mistakes are the portals of discovery.
Writers Association Opens Annual Book Fair To The Public After Writers And Publishers Protest
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs announced they were closing the final day of their large annual book fair to non-registered attendants, but after independent writers and publishers voiced their frustration, they have announced that they are opening it to the public.
Amazon, Overstock Race To Bottom In Book Price War
The two e-commerce retailers are aggressively trying to undercut each others' book prices, which is great for consumers but not so much for authors.
10 Authors You Didn’t Realize Never Wrote Second Novels
A surprising list of literary one-hit wonders.
Life Philosophies Of Famous Authors
How do you condense your world view into a single sentence? With aplomb if you're any of these world-renowned authors.
James Franco, Author
The actor, last seen in Milk, will pen a book of short stories for an imprint of Simon & Schuster.
Lauren Conrad, YA Fiction Writer
The fashion designer and star of The Hills has signed a three-book deal with Harper Collins, where her first publication will be a semi-autobiographical novel called L.A. Candy due for release next summer.
