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The Best Books of 2025 So Far – The New Yorker
The New Yorker’s weekly editors’ picks present the most captivating, surprising, thought-provoking, and absorbing reads of the year so far. The New YorkerFrom fresh fiction and poetry to insightful nonfiction, […]
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Reading for Pleasure Is in Decline — New Study Finds
A recent study featured in The Guardian shows that the number of Americans reading for pleasure has dropped by 40% over the last 20 years. In 2003, 28% of people […]
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After Kashmir’s ban on books, librarians are on a tightrope
In a sweeping move on August 5, 2025, the Jammu & Kashmir Home Department banned 25 books, citing “false narratives” and “secessionist sentiment.” Among the targeted works are Azadi by […]
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Celebrating 50 Years of The Book Review: Roundtable on Publishing and Book Reviews in India
Event Details: 📅 Dates: August 22–23, 2025📍 Venue: India International Centre, New Delhi🖥️ Virtual Attendance: Open to all via live streaming🔗 Register here for live streaming: Click to Register The […]
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1925 Reading List: A Look Back at The New Yorker’s Picks
In its July 7, 2025 issue, The New Yorker takes a fascinating look back at the books it recommended 100 years ago. The magazine shared quick and thoughtful book suggestions, […]