Mommy Commentary

Hot Girls Read — But Nobody Gets to Own That

If you've been anywhere near the bookish corner of the internet this week, you already know. And if you haven't, let me catch you up, because this one has me genuinely irritated. A small business called Allie Rose Co. announced on June 3rd that they had secured a trademark on the phrase "Hot Girls Read." The application — filed back in August 2024 — covers bookmarks, stickers, book covers, notebook