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Va. Republicans try to restrict minors’ access to two books after judge’s obscenity finding

Republican congressional candidate, Tommy Altman, is pursing restraining orders against Barnes & Noble that would make two books unavailable to minors due to explicit sexual content. The books in question are A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas and Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe.

A Four-Story Bookstore Is Coming to Beacon Hill This Summer

Beacon Hill Books and Cafe, a four-story bookstore and cafe, is set to open in Boston this August. The shop will will occupy one of the original Greek Revival buildings on Beacon Hill and will feature general interest books, two rooms dedicated to travel and aesthetics, books for young readers of all ages, a room for community events, a courtyard garden, a salon for intimate readings, and cookbooks in the cafe which will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea.

This New Legal Drama Based on a Popular Book Series Has Overtaken ‘Ozark’ as the Top Show on Netflix

Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer, adapted from the 2005 book of the same name by Michael Connelly, moved into the number one spot on the streaming service’s list of most-watched shows. The show is actually based on the second book in the series, The Brass Verdict. The series stars Garcia-Rulfo, Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson and Christopher Gorham, and all 10 episodes are currently available to stream.

Join the Romance for Reproductive Justice Auction This Weekend

The romance world is fighting back against the U.S. Supreme Court threats to overturn Roe v. Wade with The Romance for Reproductive Justice auction, which is offering over 200 packages in exchange for donations to National Network of Abortion Funds’ Collective Power Fund. The auction starts on May 21 and runs through May 23.