Angela Waterfield

In July 2024, the literary world was thrown for a loop with revelations about Alice Munro’s personal life. Andrea Skinner, Munro’s youngest daughter, opened up in The Toronto Star about being sexually abused as a child by her stepfather, Gerald Fremlin, Munro’s second husband.

Marian Keyes' latest novel, My Favourite Mistake, masterfully blends humor and heartache, capturing the nuanced experiences of its protagonist, Anna Walsh, as she navigates the complexities of middle age and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The

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As summer wraps up and students return to school, a notable shift in extracurricular activities is emerging. Many students are now engaging in social justice causes, driven by the increasing prevalence of book censorship.

In the wake of Andrea Skinner’s revelations about the abuse she endured at the hands of her stepfather, Gerald Fremlin, the literary world has been shaken. These revelations, which have significantly impacted the legacy of Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro, have sparked a wave of responses —both personal and societal. This story is not just about uncovering a painful past but about how truth can lead to profound personal and collective transformation.

In recent years, children’s books have made notable progress in becoming more diverse. The number of books featuring diverse authors, illustrators, and characters has grown, giving children the chance to see themselves reflected in the stories they read.

Tanya Talaga’s latest book, The Knowing, is about Canada’s residential school system and explores the themes of truth, family history, and Indigenous knowledge. It’s set for release on August 27th.

Welcome to 2024, where no beloved childhood character is safe. In the ever-expanding world of horror, I present Pinocchio: Unstrung. Following the bizarre success of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, director Rhys Frake-Waterfield is back, this time turning the tale of the little wooden boy who wanted to be real into something straight out of your nightmares. With this new entry, it’s clear we’ve entered a twisted playground where public domain icons are being reimagined in ways that would likely make their creators roll in their graves. Although it’s worth noting that Pinocchio’s original creator, Italian author, humorist, and

Copyrights are important because they give artists control over how their work is used and shared. But what happens to those rights after the creator dies? Knowing the answer is important, not just for creators but also for their families, since these rights can still hold a lot of value long after someone passes away. What Happens to Copyrights After Death? When someone who owns a copyright dies, their rights don’t just disappear. In many countries copyrights are treated like property. This means they can be passed on to the heirs of the artist, sold, or managed by someone else.

In a significant move, six major publishers and the Authors Guild have launched a lawsuit challenging Florida's controversial book restriction