Starting with a landmark legislation passed in Illinois in May 2023 (which went into effect January 2024), state officials have been putting forth bills to limit the ability to ban and censor library materials based on discriminatory and partisan principles.
Whether it’s fantastical worlds filled with gorgeous Fae or a war college of lethal dragon riders, book lovers can’t seem to stop sinking their canines into one of the most popular subgenres to date, romantasy. Following any popular book phenomenon, there are not only more wonderful stories for readers to enjoy, but the detrimental consequences of publishers trying to suck as much profit from this new subgenre as possible. Everyone’s trying to get their share of Romantasy before, or if ever, it bleeds out in the future.
Queer literature has long been subjected to morality clauses, bans, and pathologizing narrative requirements. For the first time in history, publishers today are facing the expectation that they will have queer titles in their catalogs, lest they lose sales. Even in the face of a rise in book ban attempts, queer readers are being recognized as a valuable and essential market.
Book banning has been around for centuries, but bans have increased exponentially over the past several years. School libraries are being forced to restrict or remove books, and teachers are having to remove books from their classrooms and curriculum; some public libraries have even been forced to remove books from their shelves.
Solarpunk sits at the nexus of several current reading trends. As readers increasingly gravitate toward niche subgenres and climate concerns remain pressing, solarpunk is well positioned to capture a growing readership of the cli-fi audience.
Young adult (YA) fiction captivates readers with its relatable themes of first love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, all while addressing pressing social issues like mental health and discrimination. Through its unique narrative style and diverse genres, YA fiction offers a transformative reading experience.
Less than one year into Spotify’s new US literary foray, and already, we can track its effects on the book publishing industry, both positive and negative.
Josephine Woolington receives First Last Award for Nonfiction from Literary Arts Ooligan Press and Josephine Woolington’s collection of essays titled “Where We Call Home: Lands, Seas, and Skies of the […]
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