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Publishers Killed the Paperback, Then Blamed Readers
Publishers killed mass-market paperbacks in 2025, then blamed readers for the decline.
Jacobin · 1m
Publishers use AI while fighting it publicly
Three of the Big Five book publishers are quietly using AI tools to write emails, marketing copy and cover art, while their staff revolt against the secrecy and layoffs driving the shift.
WIRED · 3m
Sharon Horgan's 'Youth' Comedy Review
Sharon Horgan's HBO comedy 'Youth' offers a breezy take on middle age with a 50-year-old protagonist navigating love, family and publishing.
Variety · 1m
Publishing Beyond Books
Publishing shifts from books to influence building.
Newsweek · 1m
Russia's war on Ukraine's books
Russian strikes destroyed 13 million Ukrainian books in two months, threatening the country's publishing industry and literary future.
Fortune · 2m