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The finalists for the 2025 Booker Prize have been announced, featuring notable authors like Katie Kitamura and Kiran Desai, with the winner to be revealed on November 10. The article also highlights the evolution of picture books over the past 25 years, the industry's cautious stance on AI amidst copyright concerns, and a list of 15 debut books by Latine authors to watch this year.
Romance novel bookstores are on the rise in the US, with at least 15 dedicated stores opening in the past few years, driven by the genre's increasing popularity and a new generation of fans. These stores, often with playful and Instagram-friendly decor, are attracting customers from far and wide, and are seen as safe and welcoming spaces for all readers. The surge in romance bookstores is attributed to the genre's booming sales, particularly driven by BookTok, and a shift in public perception of romance novels, with a focus on community building and in-person experiences.
TikTok has changed American culture by creating a new equation for fame, breeding microcelebrities, and influencing entire industries such as talent agencies, marketing agencies, and book and music industries. The app's algorithm has also encouraged the growth of communities around specific interests and affected the ephemerality of digital trends. However, its influence on the quality of pop music is a topic of debate.