Authors slammed after AI prompts show up in published books: “Opportunist hacks using a theft machine”
Two of the three accused fantasy/romance authors have responded to the allegations.
On May 23, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
Author loses book deal after BookTok exposes her for review-bombing authors of color
‘Dropping her doesn’t absolve you.’
On Dec 13, 2023 by Audra Schroeder
‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ features a fake Jane Austen quote
The first search result for the quote isn’t from a Jane Austen novel.
On Aug 17, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski
Goodreads outcry prompts ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ author to pull new novel—sparking criticism of review platform
Elizabeth Gilbert delayed her book after commenters accused her of ‘romanticizing Russia’ in a historical setting.
On Jun 13, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
R.L. Stine wants you to choose the greatest ‘Goosebumps’ book of all time
You’re going to want to vote in Monster Madness, the ultimate ‘Goosebumps’ bracket.
On Mar 18, 2015 by Aja Romano
John Green’s new book is getting great reviews on Goodreads—and it’s not published yet
Why do people review nonexistent books on Goodreads?
On Feb 2, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Author ignites controversy by stalking negative Goodreads reviewer
How an online game of cat-and-mouse spilled into real life.
On Oct 20, 2014 by Miles Klee
Christian romance novelist sues kindergarten teacher for plagiarism
Things are heating up between a Mormon housewife and a Nevada kindergarten teacher—and yes, there are racy sex scenes involved.
On Sep 12, 2014 by Aja Romano
Negative review sends author into 4-month-long public meltdown
“Quit while you’re ahead” doesn’t apply if you never were.
On Sep 4, 2014 by Miles Klee
4 simple tips to help you read more—and read better
Dear readers, social media is your friend.
On Aug 6, 2014 by [email protected]
The comfort of pages: Why a Kindle will never be perfect
The world is continuously making the move towards an entirely digital life easier by allowing it to take up more of our lives.
On Nov 19, 2013 by Zan McQuade
‘Divergent’ fandom struggles with their trilogy’s end
The issue of fandom loyalty is bigger than a single disputed series ending.
On Oct 25, 2013 by Aja Romano
The 5 best social sites for writers online
We’ve told you the best places to read; now here’s the best spots to get social with your fellow writers in their bathrobes.
On Oct 8, 2013 by Melissa Chadburn
Did this bestselling author lift her last work from the pages of fanfic?
One reviewer on Goodreads did a side-by-side comparison of a popular Twilight fanfic and Shey Stahl’s For the Summer, and it doesn’t look good.
On Sep 25, 2013 by Aja Romano
Stay positive, or else: Is Goodreads’ new review policy censorship?
While Goodreads prunes its comments, users fight back by deleting their accounts.
On Sep 24, 2013 by Aja Romano
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