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Taiwanese Novelist Makes International Booker Shortlist With Colonial-Era Love Story

Yáng Shuāng-zǐ’s “Taiwan Travelogue” becomes the first Taiwanese novel shortlisted for the International Booker, as judges unveil six finalists.

#internationalbooker, #translatedfiction, #taiwan, #literaryawards, #publishing

MIT Press Expands Book Awards, Honoring Textbooks and Children’s Titles Alongside Faculty Works

MIT Press names 2026 book award winners and adds new textbook and children’s categories, highlighting a broader push beyond scholarly monographs.

#mitpress, #publishing, #openaccess, #textbooks, #childrensbooks

New Delhi World Book Fair Makes Entry Free for First Time, Adds Military History Theme

The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair has dropped ticket fees for the first time since 1972, pairing open gates with a major military history showcase.

#india, #books, #publishing, #newdelhi, #militaryhistory

Anthropic Reaches $1.5 Billion Settlement in Historic Copyright Lawsuit

AI firm Anthropic settles for $1.5 billion over unauthorized use of copyrighted books, setting a major industry precedent.

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