books

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Sales of nonfiction print titles were down nearly 8% through May 9 this year, and sales of books about politics and current affairs were down 19%, according to book tracker Circana BookScan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The host gave her a platform to speak thoughtfully about the effects of the pandemic, her relationship to books and, at one point, allowed her to ask him whatever she liked.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

They review books, risk models, governance structures and management decisions as those decisions are being made.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

He delighted in seeing his immigrant mother and her co-workers, who sometimes worked 12 hour days, learn about culture and books from shows like Colbert’s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

At nine, we hauled a backpack filled with apples and books to read beneath pine trees that provided shelter from the summer heat.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith