Browsing: Books

A record nine museums, libraries and archives across England have earned an award of Designation for their collections in the most recent Panel meeting. An award of Designation recognises a particular collection as being of national and / or international importance based on their quality and significance, as assessed by the Designation Panel.  

Scientists often spend their spare time engaging in a mix of intellectually stimulating and relaxing activities. Many enjoy reading fiction, popular science, or philosophy, while others pursue hobbies that align with their skills, such as puzzles, coding, or writing. 

Kayla Shaggy, one of the artists featured in a new exhibit on Indigenous comic book art in Durango, said she sees the genre becoming more and more popular – and there may be a practical side to it.

In Sacramento, you could get convicted for selling comic books to kids. For more than 75 years, a law has been in effect in the city banning the sale of comics that depict crime or violence to anyone under 18 years old.

Two Marvel comic books have sold for a total of £11,440 at an auction house in Surrey.

Exciting first days of school remain in memory. Besides a new pair of Keds and blue jeans, there was excitement about new surroundings. One never knew if familiar faces would be waiting there or what new experiences might offer.

Adult pastime publications that merge puzzles with pop-culture references and crime-solving challenges have turned into a notable force in the book market. Murdoku, which has moved over 140,000 units in Spain, stands at the forefront of a rapidly expanding category often linked to screen-free relaxation.

HBO has long been home to some of television’s most acclaimed dramas, but many of its biggest successes have something unexpected in common: they all started on the page. From sprawling fantasy epics to sharp social satires and emotionally charged coming-of-age stories, the network has repeatedly turned bestselling novels and memoirs into award-winning television.

Over the years, Netflix has adapted countless acclaimed novels, memoirs, and comic books, transforming them into blockbuster movies and binge-worthy television series. But before those stories ever hit your screen, Netflix has to quietly secure the rights behind the scenes. Following up on our massive roundup last year, we’re back to uncover the latest books…

Book Riot has released its Best Books of 2025! Hit that link to check out the main list, but not before you scroll down to see our picks for the year’s best comics…someof them, at least. You can’t begin to imagine the time I had keeping this list short, and how painful it was to…