Illustrator Michael Hague’s death; Hachette pulls novel for alleged use of AI; new contract for HarperCollins union; AI firms sued for copyright infringement (again); Kelly Barnhill’s slow recovery from TBI; fighting library book bans; and more links, videos, and cool book-related stuff.
Books I want (or need) to read this spring. Ten books from 2026, and ten older books.
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Also, a look back at this week’s reading, plus the weekly book haul!
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, a treasure trove of books with green covers!
We got home last weekend, and I spent the week working on things I couldn’t do while I was gone. Also, a look back at this week’s reading and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul!
Michael Hague, beloved illustrator of a number of children’s books, passed away on March 10, 2026. For nearly 40 years and over 100 books, his illustrations delighted and fascinated fans of all ages.
Books I have read that have ordinal numbers (first, second, third, etc.) in the title.
A delightful sequel to last year’s Murder by Memory! I inhaled it in two sittings, and thoroughly enjoyed revisiting the world and characters.
After three weeks sorting things out for my dad & stepmom, it’s good to be home. Also, a look back at this week’s reading and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul!
A thoroughly enjoyable historical mystery featuring five of the best-known female British mystery authors of the Golden Age.
