This Week at Book Riot

Over on Book Riot this week…

The most successful book thief in American history.

 

A deep dive into what soft/quiet censorship is and why right now it’s being done by even those most ardent defenders of intellectual freedom.

 

On the topic of censorship, here’s last week’s roundup of censorship news, as well as a look at the difference between a book ban, a book challenge, and a curriculum update.

 

In defense of slow reading.

 

DIY kits for book lovers, ranging from embroidery to card catalog succulent planters.

 

And finally, this year’s Summer Scares picks are here. I love the YA slate so much.