All the News We Covered This Week

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All the News We Covered This Week

A presidential reading list, the finalists for a major book prize, Goodreads' most anticipated sci-fi of fall, and more.

Rebecca Joines Schinsky

August 30, 2025

Kick off your weekend with a catch-up on the news.

❓Take our survey about reading diversely in 2025.

🔥 More details emerge about the dismantling of the IMLS.

🚀 These are the most anticipated sci-fi and fantasy books of fall, according to Goodreads.

🏆 The finalists for the 2025 Kirkus Prizes have been announced.

🧛 Twilight will be back in theaters this October.

☀️ Here is Barack Obama’s summer reading list.

🚫 12 Censorship Posts to Revisit

🖊️ The New York Times mini crossword is no longer free to play.

🍿 Watch the teaser trailer for Hamnet.

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