Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said hardback books are increasingly being used to smuggle in drugs. Nonprofits worry it ...

Starting on April 1, all books sent to incarcerated individuals must be softcover and in new condition, according to a bulletin issued by TDCJ. Hardback books and used books will no longer be accepted ...

users love reading. But let's face it—nothing compares to the feel of a book in your hands. Sure, Amazon's Kindle makes it possible to read more books, clears up a lot of shelve space, fits snugly in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A guard tower and razor wire at a prison in Texas. (Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images) Texas prisons will ban ...

Paperbacks revolutionized American reading habits when they first appeared in the 1930s. The softcover "pocket books" were cheaper to print, cheaper to buy, and easier to transport than the bulky ...

If you're trying to decide between buying a hardcover or a paperback book, there are a few different things to consider before you do. There is no definitive right answer as to which type of book is ...

Boris Johnson’s memoir costs £30 while Sally Rooney’s costs £20. Are rising prices why some best-selling authors are seeing sales drop? Liam Kelly is a senior culture writer and covers the full sweep ...

The US publishing business is in turmoil, driven by the rise of e-books and the decline of print. It has now reached a turning point with e-book revenues overtaking those of adult hardbacks. The ...