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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.
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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Rebecca Shinsky is a co-host of the Book Riot - The Podcast. She is involved in the editorial team at Book Riot, which is the largest independent editorial book site in North America. She covers a wide range of topics related to books, reading, and the publishing industry.
Rebecca Shinsky is a co-host of the Book Riot - The Podcast. She is involved in the editorial team at Book Riot, which is the largest independent editorial book site in North America. She covers a wide range of topics related to books, reading, and the publishing industry.
Jeff ONeal is a co-host of the Book Riot - The Podcast. He is a media professional involved with Book Riot, contributing to discussions on books, industry news, and reading culture. He is known for his insights into the literary world and his engagement with diverse readers.
Jeff ONeal is a co-host of the Book Riot - The Podcast. He is a media professional involved with Book Riot, contributing to discussions on books, industry news, and reading culture. He is known for his insights into the literary world and his engagement with diverse readers.
Vanessa Diaz is the managing editor at Book Riot. She is an experienced editor and writer with a focus on contemporary literature, book culture, and diverse voices in publishing. Vanessa has contributed to various literary publications and is known for her insightful commentary on current book trends and industry news.
Vanessa Diaz is the managing editor at Book Riot. She is an experienced editor and writer with a focus on contemporary literature, book culture, and diverse voices in publishing. Vanessa has contributed to various literary publications and is known for her insightful commentary on current book trends and industry news.
Sharifah Williams is a literary enthusiast and a prominent figure in the book community, known for her insights into diverse literature and her contributions to discussions around reading culture. She has been involved in various literary projects and initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity in reading.
Sharifah Williams is a literary enthusiast and a prominent figure in the book community, known for her insights into diverse literature and her contributions to discussions around reading culture. She has been involved in various literary projects and initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity in reading.
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.
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.
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Here's the recent few episodes on Book Riot - The Podcast.
0:0056:34
The It Books of June 2025
Jeff and Rebecca consider a loaded roster of June books to pick the It Book of the month.
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Jeff and Rebecca consider a loaded roster of June books to pick the It Book of the month.
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0:006:33
Deals Deals Deals for May 2025 [Teaser]
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Jeff ONealRebecca Shinsky
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Keywords of this podcast episode
book deal announcementsbook industrybook releasesbook adaptationspublishing industry events
Time again to look at interesting, lucrative, exciting, strange, or otherwise notable book deal announcements. Always a good time.
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Time again to look at interesting, lucrative, exciting, strange, or otherwise notable book deal announcements. Always a good time.
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0:001:04:50
Power Ranking the Books of 2005
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Hosts of this podcast episode
Rebecca ShinskyJeff ONeal
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Rebecca ShinskyJeff ONeal
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
books of 2005book rankingsliteraturereading
Jeff and Rebecca look back a couple of decades to power-rank the books of 2005.
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Jeff and Rebecca look back a couple of decades to power-rank the books of 2005.
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0:0053:07
The Latest BookTok Conspiracy, What the Library of Congress Actually Does, and More Book News
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Hosts of this podcast episode
Rebecca Shinsky
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Vanessa Diaz
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
BookTok conspiracyLibrary of CongressLibrarian of CongressAI and copyrightTrump administrationNYT best booksromantasyLGBTQ+ history walksThe Dry Season by Melissa FebosSo Many Stars by Caro de RobertisDetective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin
Book Riot's managing editor Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca for a conversation about the latest romantasy BookTok conspiracy, what's going on with the Trump administration firing the Librarian of Congress, the NYT's best books of the year so far, recent reading, and more.
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Become a Book Riot All Access member and explore our full library of members-only content, including must-reads, deep dives, and reading challenge recommendations. For a limited time, the first 50 new All Access annual members get a FREE copy of Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz courtesy of Tor Publishing!
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Discussed in this Episode:
Trump administration abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
What is the Library of Congress, and What Does the Librarian of Congress Do?
Firing comes on the heals of major report about AI and copyright
Trump names his former defense attorney as acting Librarian of Congress
Massive victory in lawsuit against Trump’s dismantling of IMLS
The NYT’s best books of the year so far
Romantasy BookTok’s latest conspiracy
Edinburgh-based tour company to replace Harry Potter tours w/ LGBTQ+ history walks for Pride Month
The Dry Season by Melissa Febos
So Many Stars by Caro de Robertis
Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin
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Book Riot's managing editor Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca for a conversation about the latest romantasy BookTok conspiracy, what's going on with the Trump administration firing the Librarian of Congress, the NYT's best books of the year so far, recent reading, and more.
Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter.
Become a Book Riot All Access member and explore our full library of members-only content, including must-reads, deep dives, and reading challenge recommendations. For a limited time, the first 50 new All Access annual members get a FREE copy of Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz courtesy of Tor Publishing!
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Discussed in this Episode:
Trump administration abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
What is the Library of Congress, and What Does the Librarian of Congress Do?
Firing comes on the heals of major report about AI and copyright
Trump names his former defense attorney as acting Librarian of Congress
Massive victory in lawsuit against Trump’s dismantling of IMLS
The NYT’s best books of the year so far
Romantasy BookTok’s latest conspiracy
Edinburgh-based tour company to replace Harry Potter tours w/ LGBTQ+ history walks for Pride Month
The Dry Season by Melissa Febos
So Many Stars by Caro de Robertis
Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin
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0:001:27:45
The 2025 Book Riot Fantasy League Book Draft
Hosts
Hosts of this podcast episode
Jeff ONealRebecca Shinsky
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Sharifah WilliamsProf. Laura McGrath
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
Book Riotfantasy book draftliterary team buildingbook recommendationspublishing 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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Discussed in This Episode:
The Book Riot Fantasy League Scoring Sheet - Make a copy to keep your own.
The Book Riot Podcast Patreon
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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.
Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter.
Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations who have recommended over 160,000 books to readers of all kinds. Let TBR match you with your next favorite read! Get started for only $18 at mytbr.co!
Discussed in This Episode:
The Book Riot Fantasy League Scoring Sheet - Make a copy to keep your own.
The Book Riot Podcast Patreon
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