Vaseem Khan Becomes First Person of Color to Chair Crime Writers’ Association
Vaseem Khan has just been elected as the new chair of the Crime Writers’ Association, becoming the first person of color to chair the association in its 70-year history. Khan is the author of two crime series set in India. His best-selling novels include The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra and Midnight at Malabar House. Khan will hold the post for two years, and he wants to use his time to make the organization “a home for all crime writers, whether you’ve sold 10m copies or 10…Ultimately, the CWA should be about inspiring the next generation of crime writers.”
Good Omens Season 2 Opening Title Video Revealed Ahead of Prime Video Return
Amazon Studios has shared a video of the opening title for season 2 of Good Omens, ahead of of the season’s release. Based on Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s 1990 novel of the same name, Good Omens season 2 will, according to the synopsis, “explore storylines that go beyond the original source material to illuminate the uncanny friendship between Aziraphale and Crowley. Having been on Earth since The Beginning, and with the Apocalypse thwarted, Aziraphale and Crowley are getting back to easy living amongst mortals in London’s Soho when an unexpected messenger presents a surprising mystery.” The new season will be six episodes long, and it will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on July 28.
Two Connecticut School Board Members Resign Amid Book Ban Controversy
Two Republican members of the Newtown Board of Education in Connecticut resigned on Wednesday amid a book-banning controversy. Janet Kuzma and Jennifer Larkin left in the midst of a debate over the proposed banning of two coming-of-age novels in the high school library. Kuzma and Larkin both voted no on a motion to provide unrestricted student access to Flamer by Mike Curato and Blankets by Craig Thompson. The vote ended up in a 3-3 deadlock and was rescheduled to a special meeting this evening.
How Queer-Owned Bookstores are Celebrating Pride Month
From drag queen story hours to bookish dance parties, find out how queer-owned bookstores across the U.S. are celebrating Pride.