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Hachette pulls 'Shy Girl' from US and UK markets over AI content allegations
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Hachette Book Group has canceled the planned US release and discontinued the UK edition of Mia Ballard's horror novel Shy Girl following a New York Times investigation alleging AI-generated text. The self-published title drew reader suspicions over repetitive prose and linguistic patterns. Author Ballard denies personal AI use, blaming an editor or acquaintance, and says the scandal has devastated her mental health.
Yann Martel, Booker Prize winner for Life of Pi, has published Son of Nobody, his first novel in exactly 10 years since The High Mountains of Portugal. The book features twin narratives intertwining a modern classics scholar and an ancient Greek soldier during the Trojan War. Martel discussed the work in a recent interview and will appear via livestream from the Sydney Writers' Festival.
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Chile's PDI seized over 37,000 pirated books on March 26 from three shops in Santiago's Galería Comercial San Diego, valued at an estimated $1.4 billion pesos. The raid followed a complaint from publishers affiliated with the Corporación del Libro y la Lectura. Two people were arrested for infringing intellectual property law.
Liz Tomforde's In Her Own League has climbed to the top of Goodreads' most read books for the week ending March 20, 2026, tying with Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary in readership numbers. Both titles drew 27,000 readers, boosted by a film adaptation for the latter. Freida McFadden's Dear Debbie followed closely with nearly 23,000 readers.
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Book Riot has published a list of six horror books set in or adjacent to the medieval era, highlighting the period's inherent scariness and thematic potential. The article explores how these stories delve into religious upheaval, power dynamics, and survival in a time of uncertainty.
A Book Riot article suggests five science fiction books for fans of the upcoming Project Hail Mary movie, based on Andy Weir's novel. The recommendations focus on themes of searching for habitable planets and encountering aliens. The list includes thrillers involving space missions and interstellar challenges.
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American Girl, the doll company founded in 1986, is celebrating its 40th anniversary through special books and collections. The milestone highlights its historical dolls, associated book series, and enduring appeal to young readers. Fans praise its focus on girls' perspectives in history.
Booker Prize winner David Szalay arrives in Australia for writers' festivals
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