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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.

Popular Webcomics Company Goes Public for $315 Million

Webtoon Entertainment cashes in. Plus: a preview of the best sci-fi books of July, a new podcast about book bans, and more.

The Most Popular Bookish News of the Week

The thriller writer outselling James Patterson & John Grisham, how to become a bestseller without TikTok, and more.

The News Book Riot Covered This Week

The bestselling books of the week, the best historical fiction of 2024 so far, book banning updates, and more.

Literary Adaptations to Stream in July

Laura Lippman and Bocaccio (!) are coming to streamers, a bunch of great new books are hitting shelves, and more.

All Up in Your Grill

Make your next cookout memorable and meaningful with these great books about grilling. Vegetarian options included!

How Emily Henry Made Hits Without TikTok or Touring

Emily Henry's secret to success, books for people who love books, and more.

New Startup Aims to Help Publishers License Books to Train AI Models

Former Scribd co-founders introduce Created by Humans, a new startup bridging the gap between publishers and AI companies.

The Thriller Writer Outselling James Patterson and John Grisham

The pseudonymous physician whose thrillers have taken over bestseller lists, details on a new Hillary Clinton memoir, and more.

See the World’s Largest Collection of Shakespeare’s First Folio

Washington D.C.'s Folger Shakespeare Library reopens with an impressive new exhibit, audiobook narrators get their due, and more.

The Most Popular Literary News of the Week

The most anticipated books of summer, an AI-powered app that lets you read the classics with expert guides, and more.