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A coalition of North American public library organizations released a joint statement aimed at the Big Five publishers and digital platform providers, calling on them to work with public libraries to address unsustainable ebook pricing models. Read more: hubs.la/Q04jp4LP0
Lauded French Iranian graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi has died. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04k93Ph0
Join JLG, ππ, πππ, and ππ°π³π― ππ°π°π¬ on The Great Reading Road Trip this summer! π We'll be highlighting iconic locations across the U.S. and discussing all things books and libraries along the way.
Be sure to follow along as we make our way through each stop!
Explore these read-alike titles: hubs.la/Q04hpYGr0
Our June edition is here! π We're celebrating our 150th anniversary this year alongside the American Library Association (ALA), which is also celebrating its 150th. Access the digitized edition on our website: hubs.la/Q049tk780
The academic library leaders responding to the survey expressed strong commitment to their work and ability to keep library core values at the forefront, despite the challenges they face. Read more: hubs.la/Q04j4R8S0
Access more of today's book news, including ππ π reporting that YouTube is full of pirated AI audiobooks, asking whether one of the winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize was written using AI: hubs.ly/Q04hw8Xz0
Their conversation also covered positioning the library as an indispensable partner in the research enterprise. Read more: hubs.la/Q04hXtbv0
Shortlists have also been announced for the McDermid Debut Award and the UKβs Society of Authors Awards, and nominees for the Anthony Awards have been announced as well. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04hHsLd0
These two titles offer a fascinating look at the Golden Age of Hollywood and insight into Alfred Hitchcockβs complex personality. π