‘On to StoryGraph I fear’: Reader gets ‘disgusting’ book written about her. She can’t believe Goodreads’ response
‘I’ve never used good reads but I’m with you girl. I won’t use them.’
On Jun 22, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo
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
Wattpad author admits to bashing teen with a wine bottle over a negative book review
Richard Brittain tracked a teenage girl to her workplace, then knocked her out with a wine bottle.
On Nov 10, 2015 by Aja Romano
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
How publishing’s biggest troll kept harassing women for so long
Here’s a look inside the literary scandal that shook Twitter.
On Oct 1, 2014 by S.E. Smith
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
The reactionary politics behind the ebook witch-hunt
Don’t burn ebooks at the stake just yet.
On Aug 11, 2014 by Allen Weiner
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]
What the Web taught me about my late grandfather
I’d always wondered what my grandfather was like as a therapist—until one of his patients told me.
On May 28, 2014 by Miles Klee
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
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