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10/02/2026

The Merwin Conservancy Books, a new imprint from Copper Canyon Press and The Merwin Conservancy, celebrates the singular legacy of poet, translator, and environmentalist W.S. Merwin. The inaugural collection—The Way Back: Nature Writings, edited by Michael Wiegers—will be published in 2027, in commemoration of W.S. Merwin’s one-hundredth birthday.

09/13/2026

From converted monasteries to redwood forested reading rooms, the most beautiful libraries are for truly ones for the books.

09/04/2026

A new publishing-industry study takes aim at ebook lending just as public libraries are fighting for their lives.

09/01/2026

Is self-censorship behind the publisher's decision not to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir in India…

06/10/2026

Dr. Richard Stevens takes readers on a journey through his book, “Storyland,” which weaves personal stories and profound insights to inspire readers to reflect on their own paths.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Basically Books in Hilo posted this short video leafing through the pages of Gordon Joyce's new book, IN Search of First Contact: An Examination of Possible Pre-Cook European Voyages to Hawai‘i, designed by Lisa Carta (who also designed Georgia O'Keeffe's Hawai‘i) https://www.instagram.com/reels/DY_EubLzzZL

05/13/2026

“Books are not monuments. They are instructions. Not merely to record what happened to one person. But to change the way the reader sees the world."

“Books are not monuments. They are instructions. Not merely to record what happened to one person. But to change the way the reader sees the world,” author Sarah Wynn-Williams said in her acceptance speech…

05/01/2026

At Peace, Filled with Joy: Buddhist Wisdom from the Dhammapada
Release date: July 28, 2026
📖 Publisher: Shambhala

What if your deepest struggles were the very ground from which authentic joy could grow? Through 57 carefully-selected verses, Zen master Cuong Lu draws on the ancient wisdom of the Dhammapada to give us a path through suffering to insight and compassionate action. ​

From a direct disciple of the great Thich Nhat Hanh comes a radical new way to approach suffering. Instead of burying or avoiding pain, author Cuong Lu uses the profound wisdom of the Dhammapada—the most widely known collection of sayings from the Buddha—to reveal its hidden purpose. He offers a clear path to embracing life’s difficulties, showing us how to transmute our suffering into deep insight, compassionate action, and lasting joy.

Lu presents 57 verses from this treasured Buddhist text, making its timeless teachings accessible and relevant for contemporary readers seeking deeper meaning in their lives. Through clear, engaging prose, his interpretations blend Zen wisdom with practical psychology, guiding readers to reframe their relationship with difficult experiences rather than resisting them. The book includes reflective exercises and real-world applications, making complex Buddhist concepts approachable for both newcomers and experienced practitioners.

This book serves as both a meditation companion and practical guide, helping readers cultivate inner peace amid life’s turbulence. Whether you’re new to Buddhist teachings or a seasoned practitioner, Lu’s interpretations offer fresh perspectives on timeless truths, guiding you toward greater awareness, compassion, and the joy that comes from living with presence and understanding.

https://www.penguin.com.au/books/at-peace-filled-with-joy-9781645474968

04/20/2026

Paul Cohen, Publisher of Monkfish Book Publishing Co., will lead an extremely affordable 2-hour online workshop on "Everything You Need to Publish Successfully From Manuscript to Market" May 20, 7-9 p.m. EDT.

Travel through the book publishing process with longtime publisher Paul Cohen and leave with a clear path to successful publication.