Most U.S. adults read books, with print still favored over digital formats, though e-book and audiobook use has grown. Habits ...

The American Library Association says book bans remain high; 2025 saw the second-highest number of book challenges to ...

The books we're spotlighting this month don't exactly radiate escapist good vibes — but they do offer the opportunity to step into someone else's life and get to know their view of our shared world.

Book clubs seem to be more popular than ever, which is good news for bookworms and casual readers alike. But what are the best books for book clubs in 2026? When it comes to picking your book club ...

It’s a proven fact by just about every researcher and development expert: Reading to a young child opens their imagination to new worlds. It introduces them to the diversity of people, new places and ...

Walk into any bookstore and you'll find Emily Henry's colorful covers prominently displayed. With a cult following on BookTok and a perpetual spot on USA TODAY's Best-selling Booklist, Henry reigns ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A map shows which states banned the most books in the 2024-2025 school year. PEN America recorded 6,870 instances of ...

Famous banned books are cultural flashpoints that push us to think critically about the harms, experiences and consequences of our human experiences. Famous banned books disappear from shelves in ...