Welcome to the Book News category on Crokes! Stay informed with the latest happenings in the literary world through our comprehensive book news blog posts. From author announcements and new releases to industry trends and events, our book news keeps you updated on everything book-related. Whether you’re an avid reader or a publishing professional, our book news offers insightful articles and breaking stories to keep you in the loop. Explore our book news category to stay connected with the pulse of the literary community.
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Here on Crokes, we’ve discussed many of the problems in the BookTok / Book Tiktok community. We’ve touched on how it’s content is toxic, highlighted the damaging effects on children, and showed how it has destroyed the publishing industry. But what we haven’t covered yet is why Booktok has grown to be such a cultural […]
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The second part of the highly anticipated Bridgerton season 3 has just dropped on Netflix. In response, dedicated fans of the show have been left reeling over a last-minute shock revelation. This season has faced more criticism than most. This is for its odd rollout, multiple concurrent storylines, and the portrayal of its romantic main […]
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If you’re a reader on the internet, you probably are familiar with TikTok’s book community. It’s unavaouidable, especially ecause every online and physical book store is now dedicating most of their sales and marketing to BookTok books. We have already discussed some of our problems with BookTok in the past, but it bears repeating: BookTok […]
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An international exhibition of work by pseudonymous British street artist Banksy, called “Without Limits: The Art of Banksy”, is currently touring. The exhibition claims to amass hundreds of artworks collected over the years. The exhibition is completely unaffiliated and publicly unendorsed by Banksy himself, who is against his work being used for profit. If you […]
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BookTok has a problem with minors. The popular book-focused TikTok community is harmful for children and teens because it exposes them to multiple risks under the guise of a wholesome environment. You may think that a book-focused community would be beneficial in this digital age. After all, shouldn’t we encourage the younger generations to read? […]
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BookTok’s impact on publishing is profound; it has created record sales and profits for publishing houses and encouraged a new generation to start a reading hobby. But, the impact of BookTok is not just sunshine and rainbows. In fact, by the nature of its mysterious algorithm BookTok encourages a narrow perspective of the book industry […]
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The recent Robinsons Bookshop controversy has emerged in the Australian book community, shedding light on the ongoing debate surrounding diversity and inclusion in books. The owner of notable Victorian chain Robinsons Bookshop, Susanne Horman, found herself at the center of a social media storm after expressing her desire for more books featuring white children, traditional […]
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Banned books have always been a source of controversy, sparking debates about freedom of expression, censorship, and the power of literature to challenge societal norms. In recent history, several noteworthy books have faced bans, igniting discussions on the boundaries of artistic expression and the right to access information. Books often become the target of bans […]
