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Two Afghan women sharing a moment under a starry desert sky, symbolizing the enduring themes of resilience and connection in 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'.
Books

A Thousand Splendid Suns: High Goodreads Ratings, Inspiring Readers

More than a decade after its release, Khaled Hosseini's 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' has amassed an astonishing 1,062,835 five-star ratings on Goodreads , representing 59% of all ratings.

Amelia Frost·July 4, 2026
A lively scene at the Lisbon Book Fair, showcasing book stalls, engaged readers, and a hint of a classical movie screening in the background.
Books

Lisbon Book Fair Spotlights Key Authors and Reader Engagement

This year, the Lisbon Book Fair, which opened its 96th edition on May 27th and runs until June 14th, offers over 3,000 activities.

Amelia Frost·June 9, 2026
A dynamic scene depicting readers directly funding independent creators through Millie's Library's innovative Milliroad campaign.
Creators

Millie's Library Milliroad campaign connects creators and readers

In just one week, Millie's Library's 'Milliroad' anniversary campaign has already raised $500,000 from over 10,000 readers, directly funding new projects for independent creators, according to the Mil

Tara Collins·May 12, 2026