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Media Monitor: Book Prices Rise Amid Inflation, Shifting Habits

14 Jun 2026 11:24 a.m. · Source: USA TODAY

USA TODAY reports that rising book prices are prompting publishers, authors, and readers to consider the impact of inflation and evolving consumer habits on the value of novels.

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Columbia University Unveils New Books and Curated Reading Lists

8 Jun 2026 7:00 a.m. · Source: Columbia University

Columbia University showcases new books and diverse reading lists from its authors and alumni, covering summer reads, Pride Month, and Juneteenth, alongside notable literary achievements like a 2026 International Booker Prize win.

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May 15th: A Day in History

15 May 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Lyman Frank Baum's birth, San Francisco's Committee of Vigilance, and Sholem Aleichem's death marked May 15th in history.

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