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12 Reading Goals That Build a Better World

Ways to fight fascism via engaged readership

Jan 29

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Reading to Fuel Our Hope

When our country feels increasingly hopeless, imagination can save us

Jan 15

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December 2025

Our Favorite Reads of 2025

And some bookish goals for the new year

Dec 30, 2025

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November 2025

The Holidays Determine Whether Your Indie Stays Open

Independent bookstores need our support this season and beyond

Nov 28, 2025

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Our Inaugural Readership Challenge in Review

We’d love your thoughts!

Nov 12, 2025

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October 2025

Amazon’s Entrance Into the Library Market

The impact on libraries, readers, and the publishing ecosystem

Oct 29, 2025

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Literacy and Writing Organizations That Need Support

Youth reading scores are at their lowest in over two decades, and artistic programs face cuts

Oct 15, 2025

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September 2025

The Costs of Digital Licensing for Libraries and Readers

How the flawed system threatens budgets, access, and ownership

Sep 30, 2025

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Support Your Public Library All Year Long

Reflections this Library Card Sign-Up Month

Sep 12, 2025

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August 2025

The Proven Benefits of Reading

Self care, emotional connection, and plenty more

Aug 28, 2025

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The Books We Haven’t Been Able to Put Down This Summer

Reading as a form of self care and rejuvenation

Aug 14, 2025

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July 2025

The (Many) Problems With Barnes & Noble

We can’t talk about divestment without talking about the retailer

Jul 31, 2025

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