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Having written this column since mid-2021, I sometimes forget what I’ve covered. In some ways, I haven’t written anything new in the world of book censorship because the tactics, goals, and outcomes have not changed much at all over the course of this significant era of censorship, even if the trends in how those means are achieved
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#1 on the nonfiction Indie Bestseller list this week is Communion by bell hooks, which shares a title with the new JD Vance book. That’s no accident: a grassroots campaign encouraged readers to pick up the bell hooks title, and it worked. It got to the #12 bestseller spot in The New York Times and
Editors over at The Millions are staying true to their publication’s name with their whopping list of 130 new books to read this summer. With help from editors over at Publishers Weekly, The Millions has compiled a list that is full of buzzy fiction, biting nonfiction, translated psychological thrillers, and more. Below is a sampling
The state of Utah has been on a book banning blitz in 2026. Late Monday, July 8, the state added its 36th book to the list of books that must be removed from every public school in the state: Different Seasons by Stephen King. The ban comes amidst a lawsuit challenging these state-sanctioned bans filed in February, and it
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Science fiction and mystery make excellent bedfellows, and setting a “whodunit” in space is many a sci-fi reader’s kryptonite. If that’s you, do yourself a favor and wade through the backlists for Yume Kitasei’s debut novel, The Deep Sky. It’s hard to believe Kitasei wrote this page-turner a mere three years ago considering she’s published
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The family matriarch is a clairvoyant. It’s been raining in a town for five years. A young woman’s emotions bleed into the food she prepares and make all her sister’s wedding guests hella horny. If no one bats an eye when any of this happens, you might be reading magical realism or fabulism. Born in
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Hello, my little time capsules! In today’s round-up of recent sci-fi and fantasy links, I have updates to share about the adaptation of Alix E. Harrow’s The Everlasting, the new novel from Paul Tremblay, and the first trailer for the adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun. My SFF reads for this week are
It’s been a minute since the last roundup of YA book news, and a lot has happened in the young adult literary world so far this season. Whether you’re looking to catch up on the latest in adaptation news, discover new and beloved titles honored by literary awards, or want to read interesting essays from
To get these numbers, we look at The New York Times, both Combined Print & E-Book Fiction and Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction lists; Amazon Charts, both Fiction and Nonfiction; Publishers Weekly; USA Today; and Indie Bestsellers, Fiction and Nonfiction, both Paperback and Hardcover. Books On All Five Bestseller Lists: Theo of Golden by Allen
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My Heartstopper hyperfixation continues—which is not a surprise, because the final book and movie come out in a couple of weeks. To be honest, my reading has been mostly in the fanfiction arena lately, but my obsession did lead me to pick up a few books in June. First up was I Was Born for
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. PEN America Has Announced Its 2026 Emerging Voices and Mentors Looking at the fellows and mentors chosen for this year’s Emerging Voices Fellowship feels like looking into the future. I say that because I’m sure
Summer is not my favorite season by a long shot, but even I must admit that everything — the bright blue skies, the flourishing trees, the profusion of flowers — looks great at this time of year. And these freshly published graphic novels aren’t too shabby either. This month, you’ll find a lot of books
Our friends over at Libby shared which queer romance audiobooks their patrons, which stretch across more than 22,000 public libraries in the US, have been listening to the most. Unsurprisingly, Rachel Reid, author of Heated Rivalry—which was adapted into the mega-popular show—has a few books that made the list. There’s also another sports romance that
It’s not uncommon to hear the refrain that it’s harder to write a short story versus a full-length novel; encountering powerful short fiction can feel akin to sitting in on a storytelling masterclass. In my reading life, especially as I’ve developed a deeper appreciation for short stories and fallen in love with novellas and novelettes,
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The Best American Novels, According to Barnes & Noble With the 250th anniversary of the United States coming up, there have been quite a few ‘Merica-focused book lists. Barnes & Noble is the latest to
We’re halfway through 2026, which means we’re halfway through the 2026 Read Harder Challenge! Can you believe it? I thought this was a great time to check in: how much progress have you made so far? Which tasks are giving you trouble? What’s your favorite book you’ve read for the challenge so far? I’ve put
The books colleges are reading in 2026, nominees for a literary prize cleared of using AI, the new trailer for Sense and Sensibility, and more. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the stories we covered ourselves on Book Riot
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Barnes & Noble’s biggest books of fall, a touching library moment from the Obama Presidential Center’s opening ceremony, essential American literature, and more. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the biggest headlines from last week. The Biggest Books of
Publishers Weekly picks 15 essential works of American literature, Barnes & Noble announces this year’s Discover Prize winner, a library quiz, and more. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Essential American Literature, According to PW Publishers Weekly came up with a
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