Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Mary Calvi talks to bestselling author Annabel Monaghan about her new book "It's a Love Story"
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