books

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Sales of nonfiction print titles were down nearly 8% through May 9 this year, and sales of books about politics and current affairs were down 19%, according to book tracker Circana BookScan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The host gave her a platform to speak thoughtfully about the effects of the pandemic, her relationship to books and, at one point, allowed her to ask him whatever she liked.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The childhood coach of Aaron Rai has spoken of his pride at watching his protégé make the history books and become the first Englishman to win the US PGA Championship since 1919.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

These days, dad books are a dying breed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

For almost an hour, I watched morning light illuminate the fan art on my walls, printouts of images from the books and maps of Essa’s world.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows