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News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Shinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.

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Jeff ONeal Rebecca Shinsky

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Sharifah Williams
Sharifah Williams is an author and literary figure known for her contributions to contemporary literature. She has a background in writing and has been involved in various literary projects, including discussions and promotions of new works. Her insights into the publishing industry and her engagement with readers make her a notable voice in the literary community.
Prof. Laura McGrath
Prof. Laura McGrath is an academic and expert in literature, with a focus on contemporary narratives and their impact on society. She has published numerous articles and papers on literary theory and is a respected voice in the academic community, often engaging in public discussions about the role of literature in modern culture.

Topics Discussed

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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Book Riot - The Podcast.

0:00 1:27:45

The 2025 Book Riot Fantasy League Book Draft

Hosts
Jeff ONeal Rebecca Shinsky
Guests
Sharifah Williams Prof. Laura McGrath
Keywords
Book Riot fantasy book draft literary team building book recommendations publishing industry
Jeff and Rebecca are joined by Sharifah Williams and Prof. Laura McGrath to conduct the first ever Book Riot fantasy book draft. We explain the rules, talk about strategy, and then engage in some fairly chaotic literary team building.

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The Book Riot Fantasy League Scoring Sheet - Make a copy to keep your own.

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0:00 7:02

The JeffCore Books of May 2025 [Teaser]

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Jeff ONeal Rebecca Shinsky
This is a bonus preview of the our most recent Patreon-only episode, The JeffCore Books of May 2025.

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0:00 1:29:14

The Pulitzer Drama Was Real and Other Book News PLUS: A Mini-Book Club for RUN FOR THE HILLS by Kevin Wilson

Hosts
Jeff ONeal Rebecca Shinsky
Guests
Sharifah Williams
Keywords
Pulitzer James Rowling transphobia Lithgow publisher dudes Kevin Wilson Run for the Hills
Jeff and Rebecca continue to lap up with extreme interest scuttlebutt about James's Pulitzer win before talking about Lithgow's underwhelming reaction to Rowling's transphobia, a new publisher focused on dudes (initially. they swear) and more book news. Then Sharifah Williams hops on to talk about Kevin Wilson's new novel, Run for the Hills.



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Alexandra Alter confirms JAMES Pulitzer speculation (LitHub piece with the speculation)

John Lithgow surprised by backlash to J.K. Rowling

New imprint will focus on literary fiction by men 

Agatha Christie’s estate authorizes writing course taught by AI deepfake 

You can now buy books in the Kindle iOS app

Run for The Hills by Kevin Wilson

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0:00 5:46

The Summer 2025 Draft [Teaser]

Hosts
Jeff ONeal Rebecca Shinsky
Keywords
Summer Preview draft books Patreon
Jeff and Rebecca each select 10 books to win your vote in our Summer Preview draft.

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0:00 1:26:17

JAMES Wins the Pulitzer & Moms, Dads, and Grads Recommendations Part 2

Hosts
Jeff ONeal Rebecca Shinsky
Keywords
Pulitzer win Percival Everett reader recommendations literary intrigue
First, Jeff and Rebecca digest Percival Everett's Pulitzer win (including a little palace intrigue of the literary variety). Then, they conclude this go-round of reader recommendation requests.

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The The Pulitzer Board Overrule The Jury?

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Ratings

Global:
4.4 rating 1121 reviews

USA

4.4 ratings 935 reviews

Canada

4.7 ratings 95 reviews

UK

4.2 ratings 46 reviews

Australia

4.7 ratings 32 reviews

Ireland

4.2 ratings 5 reviews

New Zealand

5.0 ratings 3 reviews

Singapore

5.0 ratings 3 reviews

South Africa

5.0 ratings 2 reviews