As the US Senate opens the trial of the impeached Donald Trump, American political books rise on the updraft of media coverage. Read More
On Both Sides of the Political Divide, Books Are Soaring
Escapism is for Readers; Writers Stay in Place
Starting November 8, your readers have become different. However they may lean politically, is escapism what they need from writers? Read More
Political Overtones at the 2016 National Book Awards
In an evening filled with references to the US general election, the National Book Award ceremony brought to the fore joy as ‘an act of resistance.’ Read More
Publishing and Politics: ‘Toxic Negotiations,’ ‘Trumpian Dystopia’
International publishing this season lies downwind of hot blasts of political potentials that many feel could be damaging to various countries’ book industries and readership. Welcome to a Summer of Insecurity. Read More
Response and Responsibility: Writers in Time of Terror
Where do you place the courage of your convictions in your work? When events such as the shootings in Orlando and West Yorkshire are so compelling, can ‘never talk about religion or politics’ remain true in an author’s life and work? Read More