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Rebecca Joines Schinsky

Rebecca Joines Schinsky is the Chief of Staff for Riot New Media Group and a co-host of the Book Riot Podcast. She can be reached at rebecca@riotnewmedia.com.

Neil Gaiman Accused of Sexual Assault (Again)

Two more men have come forward with reports of sexual assault by the popular author. Plus: court approves Barnes & Noble's indie buy.

Project 2025’s Impact on Education, Books, & Reading

The extreme right-wing plan would eliminate the Dept of Education, increase censorship, and charge librarians as criminals.

RIP to the OG Queen of YA

The creator of a beloved YA series has passed away. Plus: the Booker Prize longlist, a "Trojan Horse" approach to romance, and more.

The Surprising History of Writing as an Olympic Sport

Yes, really. For a brief period in the early 20th century, the Olympics included a writing competition.

The Biggest Bookish News of the Week

The NYT's best books of the century so far, romance bookstores are on the rise, and more publishing industry news.

All the News Book Riot Covered This Week: July 13, 2024

The best books of the 21st century so far, Viola Davis's surprising writing partner, hot summer debuts, and more.

New Zora Neale Hurston Novel Coming Next Year

A new posthumous publication from one of America's most beloved writers, the 20 best books of the century, and more.

Author Challenges ChatGPT to Write a Better Beach Read

A bestselling author takes on the bots, Penguin Random House acquires a comics publisher, an epic bookstore roadtrip, and more.

Is TikTok Saving Print Books and Bookstores?

Print book sales and store traffic are on the rise. Plus: Book Riot's best books of 2024, adaptation news, and more.

Romance Bookstores Increase Tenfold in Two Years

Have you heard? Romance is booming online and IRL. Print sales surge with the help of teens and social media.