Books

In a digital age dominated by fleeting trends, young adults are rediscovering the joy of a good book thanks to BookTok.

Brandon Sanderson in the study of his home. Sanderson is a BYU Alumnus who graduated with a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in creative writing. (Photo Courtesy of Tell the Birds)

Award-winning journalist, author and BYU alumnus McKay Coppins spoke at BYU to promote his new book, “Romney: A Reckoning,' on Friday, Nov. 3.

Spotify announced Spotify Premium users will soon have access to 150,000 audiobooks and 15 hours of free listening per month, “giving them the ability to enjoy as many titles as they want within that monthly allocation,” according to Spotify Newsroom.

She thought he was going away on business. He knew he would be leaving North Korea.

Banned Books Week has been celebrated since 1982 by libraries, educators, publishers and booksellers, according to Princeton Library. Last year, BYU created a display in its library to honor the week. This year, Banned Books Week runs from Oct. 1-7 in an effort to 'oppose censorship.'

Award-winning author and BYU alumna Ally Condie spoke at the Provo City Library on Monday, Sept. 18 to promote her new book, 'The Only Girl in Town.'

New York Times best-selling author Brandon Mull announced he was working on a new book series while promoting his Fablehaven cookbook at the Provo City Library at Academy Square.

'Hogwarts Legacy,' the latest game in the Harry Potter franchise, is dividing the fandom as fans debate whether to support J.K. Rowling over a series of remarks about transgender individuals.

Every Friday at noon during the semester, the BYU English Reading Series gives students interested in writing a unique place to connect with successful authors and learn how they can succeed with their own writing.

The Harold B. Lee Library organized a display of banned books on the first floor of the library for Banned Books Week, a campaign that celebrates literary freedom and draws attention to banned and challenged books, from Sept. 18-24.

Bookstores across Utah and Salt Lake County have faced struggles in maintaining a steady flow of business because of COVID-19.

BYU religion professor Anthony Sweat released a book in November that has been seven years in the making.

Saints, Volume 2: No Unhallowed Hand became available on the gospel library app and in print on Feb. 12.

BYU alumna Erin Stewart released her book “Scars Like Wings,” a story inspired by burn victims and their struggles and triumphs. Her novel debuted Tuesday, Oct. 1, to U.S. markets and will be published in additional languages in 18 other countries, including Germany, Spain, Israel and Romania.

Scott Glenn, a managing partner at Pioneer Book, busies himself. Pioneer Book, an independent local bookstore on Center Street in Provo, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. (Sadie Anderson)