Independent press bestsellers: May 21, 2026

Posted on May 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the ten bestselling fiction and nonfiction books from independent presses as sold by independent bookstores for the week ending May 17, 2026.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Bestsellers, Book lists, Bookstore

Literary adaptations: May 20, 2026

Posted on May 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are some stories about literary adaptations that we found Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and wanted to share.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Movie adaptation, Pop culture, Stage adaptation, TV adaptation

Bookshop.org bestsellers: May 18, 2026

Posted on May 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the ten bestselling books from last week at Bookshop.org, a website that enables shoppers to purchase books online and send the proceeds to an independent bookstore.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Bestsellers, Book lists, Bookstore

News of note for readers: May 20, 2026

Posted on May 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the literary news stories we found Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and wanted to share.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Artificial intelligence (AI), Awards, Bans and challenges, Libraries, Literature in translation, Politics, Short story

News of note for readers: May 19, 2026

Posted on May 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the literary news stories we found Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and wanted to share.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Artificial intelligence (AI), Bans and challenges, Barnes & Noble / Nook, Bookstore, Charity, Politics, Scandal, Short story

Craft tips for authors: May 19, 2026

Posted on May 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here's the best craft advice for writers that we came across Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Characters, Plot / narrative, Writing advice

IndieReader bestsellers: May 15, 2026

Posted on May 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the bestselling indie books as of May 15, 2026, as compiled by IndieReader.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Bestsellers, Book lists

Business and marketing updates for authors: May 18, 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here's the best business and marketing news and advice for writers that we came across Monday, May 18, 2026.

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Marketing / promotion, The business of writing, Writer Beware / scams

News of note for readers: May 18, 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the literary news stories we found Monday, May 18, 2026, and wanted to share.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Artificial intelligence (AI), Awards, Book lists, Classic literature, History

Craft and process tips for authors: May 18, 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here's the best craft and process advice for writers that we came across Monday, May 18, 2026.

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Characters, Historical fiction, Memoir, Middle-grade fiction, Writer's block / writing prompts, Writing advice