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culture22 days ago•1 min saved

Ten Titles Vie for 2026 National Book Award in Fiction

The National Book Foundation has unveiled the 2026 National Book Award for Fiction longlist—ten titles selected from 451 submissions—featuring judges Matt Bell, Caro De Robertis (chair), Danielle King, Akhil Sharma, and Diane Wilson; finalists will be announced Oct 6 and the winners on Nov 18; the list includes works by Hannah Lillith Assadi, Kimberly Blaeser, Edwidge Danticat, Julián Delgado Lopera, Louise Erdrich, Marlon James, Valeria Luiselli, Alexander Maksik, Kenan Orhan, and Morgan Thomas, with publishers noted.

via Literary Hub|

#authors #culture #fiction

business1 month ago•17 min saved

Authors Seek Their Share in a $1.5B Anthropic AI Settlement

Authors await their slice of a $1.5 billion settlement over Anthropic’s use of pirated books to train its AI, as a court-appointed administrator sorts ownership of more than 482,000 titles and publishers face scrutiny over how big a share they take.

via nytimes.com|

#anthropic #authors #business

entertainment-and-arts5 months ago•6 min saved

Reese Witherspoon’s AI pledge stirs sharp author backlash

Reese Witherspoon urged followers to learn AI, noting women’s jobs are more vulnerable to automation, but the call drew heavy criticism from authors and readers in the literary community, with some accusing AI advocacy of being performative amid broader debates about AI’s impact on creativity and labor.

via Los Angeles Times|

#artificial-intelligence #authors #backlash

culture6 months ago•473 min saved

Housemaid Author Drops the Secret, Embracing a Public Life

Freida McFadden, the best-selling author of The Housemaid, reveals that her real name is Sara Cohen, a brain-disorder doctor who previously kept her writing under a pseudonym to protect her medical career. She’s since reduced her hospital hours and is ready to step into the spotlight as her books (and their film adaptations) continue to gain attention, including past connections to a Sydney Sweeney–Amanda Seyfried project. Her disclosed reason for wearing wigs was privacy, but she’s now embracing her dual life.

via The Cut|

#authors #books #culture

business6 months ago•5 min saved

Why a Novel Deal Has Become a Longer Shot in Today's Publishing World

Despite many Americans dreaming of writing a book, only a small share land traditional deals each year, as industry consolidation shrinks imprints and editors and makes nurturing debuts harder. Success hinges on a sellable concept and timing rather than fame or platforms, and even strong manuscripts can miss out due to shifting markets and editorial slots. Independent publishers often offer more personalized support, but deals still follow long timelines; a real‑life example shows a debut YA novel acquired in 2024 and slated for 2027, illustrating that a book deal is possible—but far from guaranteed.

via USA Today|

#authors #book-deals #books

entertainment9 months ago•0 min saved

Top Anticipated Books to Watch for in 2026

The article highlights upcoming book releases in 2026, including novels by George Saunders, Tayari Jones, Karan Mahajan, Ann Patchett, and a memoir by Liza Minnelli, with a focus on the first half of the year and anticipation for future releases by Colson Whitehead, Ayad Akhtar, and Emily St. John Mandel.

via The Washington Post|

#2026-releases #authors #books

childrens-books9 months ago•14 min saved

Top Anticipated Books to Watch for in 2026

The article previews the most anticipated children's books of 2026, featuring insights from nine authors and illustrators about their favorite upcoming titles across various age groups, highlighting diverse themes from animal stories and biographies to mysteries and fantasy.

via Literary Hub|

#2026 #anticipated-releases #authors

culture9 months ago•0 min saved

Top Literary Highlights and Insights from 2025

In 2025, authors like Jeff Kinney and Patricia Lockwood shared intriguing lessons learned from their reading experiences, including historical insights and practical tips, highlighting the diverse knowledge gained from books that year.

via The New York Times|

#2025 #authors #culture

Top Books and Reading Highlights of 2025

entertainment9 months ago•3 min saved

Authors React to Anthropic's $1.5 Billion AI Settlement and Copyright Concerns

Anthropic agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement for authors whose books were used to train its AI model, Claude, with a minimum of $3,000 per book, leading the author to reconsider the value of compensation for such use.

via WIRED|

#ai #anthropic #authors

literature1 year ago•7 min saved

2025 National Book Awards Longlists Unveiled for Fiction and Nonfiction

The 2025 National Book Award for Fiction longlist features ten diverse titles, including debut novels and story collections, with authors recognized for their previous honors and fellowships. The list explores themes like parental loss, environmental destruction, and interconnected family stories, with finalists to be announced in October and winners in November.

via nationalbook.org|

#2025 #authors #fiction

law1 year ago•6 min saved

Anthropic to Pay $1.5 Billion to Resolve AI Copyright Lawsuit with Authors

Anthropic AI settled a landmark $1.5 billion copyright infringement lawsuit with authors, marking a significant moment in AI and copyright law, and setting a precedent for licensing and compensation in AI training practices.

via NPR|

#ai #anthropic #authors

technology1 year ago•0 min saved

Authors and Courts Clash Over AI's Unauthorized Book Use and Copyright Issues

Authors are protesting as AI models like ChatGPT have been trained on millions of books without permission, leading to concerns over copyright infringement, exemplified by author David Baldacci's experience with AI generating similar plots.

via The Washington Post|

#ai #authors #chatgpt

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Authors Urge Publishers to Restrict AI Usage

A group of authors, including Lauren Groff and Lev Grossman, have issued an open letter urging publishers to limit the use of AI in book creation, advocating for the exclusive use of human narrators and opposing AI replacing human staff, amid ongoing legal disputes over AI training on copyrighted works.

via TechCrunch|

#ai #authors #intellectual-property

technology1 year ago•7 min saved

AI Threatens Kindle Alternative

Kobo, a platform known for being more open than Amazon Kindle, has updated its Terms of Service to include AI features, causing concern among authors about how their work may be used or misrepresented, with no clear opt-out options and potential impacts on their relationship with readers.

via Engadget|

#ai #authors #kobo