News of note for readers: March 18, 2025

Catch up quick with the bookish news of the past few days ... or take a deeper dive into each story. Your choice! 

• Read an excerpt from Kristin Arnett's new novel, Stop Me If You've Heard This One (Literary Hub).

• Colleen Hoover's 2019 novel, Regretting You, is her latest to head to theaters; Allison Williams, McKenna Grace, and James Franco will star in the October 24 release (Book Riot).

• With yet another Hunger Games prequel out today, fans (or cynics) may be wondering when we'll get a sequel — the editor of author Suzanne Collins says not to hold your breath on that, though (Variety).

• Disney Plus has greenlit season three of its Percy Jackson TV series, meaning fan favorite — and gay — character Nico di Angelo will make it to the small screen (Polygon).

• The Cleveland Foundation has announced the ten finalists for the 2025 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards; the prize, which honors books engaged with racism and diversity, has never before released a shortlist (Literary Hub).

• The 2025 Barbara and David Zalaznick Book Prize has gone to Randall K. Wilson and his book A Place Called Yellowstone: The Epic History of the World’s First National Park (The New York Times).