10 Frequently-Challenged Books Everyone Should Read

It should go without saying that, as a publication, we're pretty big fans of that whole freedom-of-speech thing. So, we couldn't help but notice the list of the 100 most frequently challenged books from 1990-2000, as reported by the American Library Association. These are all books that people have tried to keep out of libraries or other public venues because they are somehow deemed "inappropriate" or "dangerous." The whole thing is a little Fahrenheit 451 if you ask us. (Although, oddly, the great book about the dangers of censorship doesn't appear on the list of books people most commonly try...  read more

New Book Publishing Television Show, Open Book, Premieres on LinkTV

We lit buffs aren't exactly a target market for television networks, so we often get shafted when it comes to enjoyable television material. And no, CW, that Age of Innocence-themed Gossip Girl episode doesn't count. Now, however, LinkTV is airing a show that might make any bookworm switch off the flashlights, emerge from beneath the covers, and turn on the TV....  read more

Richard Wright: 1943-2008

Richard Wright, founding member of the band Pink Floyd, passed away Monday after a brief struggle with cancer. He was 65. ...  read more

Dusted Off: Richard Wright's Native Son

Richard Wright's important book still stands... for something  read more