Fiction
The bestselling books for the week ending March 12, 2026, draw from combined results of USA Today, Publishers Weekly, New York Times, Amazon, and Indie Booksellers lists. New releases from established authors like B.K. Borison, C.J. Box, and Michael Pollan enter the rankings. The lists show a noted lack of diversity, predominantly featuring white authors.
Reportado por IA
The Vermont Book Award has named 14 finalists for its 2025 prizes across four categories, recognizing outstanding works by Vermont authors. The awards, each carrying a $1,000 prize and a custom trophy, will be presented on May 2 in Montpelier. Finalists include both debut and established writers, selected from 75 nominations.
At the Benteng Kuto Besak grounds in Palembang, a local thug forces a visiting family to pay an illegal nighttime levy. The incident highlights unofficial power dynamics along the Musi River. This fictional tale spotlights the troubling practice of extortion plaguing the community.