The biggest censorship stories of 2025 so far, the most popular genre in each state, and more of the week’s bookish news.
Welcome to your Saturday edition of Today in Books. Here’s a look at all the news from the world of books and reading we covered this week.
🚫 Alabama Public Library Service Defunds Fairhope Public Library; City Council Will Not Follow Suit
⚖️ Federal Judge Blocks Iowa Book Ban Bill for a Second Time
🏳️⚧️ Check Out the Crime Writers for Trans Rights 2025 Auction!
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