Riot Headline Book Riot’s 2025 Read Harder Challenge

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.

Netflix Executives Pitch Wonka-Inspired Reality Show

Netflix executives are pitching a reality show inspired by Willy Wonka, the Library of Congress picks a book from each state, and more.

A Dying Man Seeks Answers and a Chance to Correct Past Mistakes

A dying man, haunted by a decision he made decades ago, searches for answers and peace in THE STOLEN CHILD by Ann Hood.

A Fascinating Family Saga Told in Reverse: Read an Excerpt of SHANGHAILANDERS by Juli Min

In SHANGHAILANDERS, Juli Min tells the story of the Yang family beginning in 2040 and winding backwards to 2014.

The Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far)

The New York Times gathers the best books of the century, Louisiana seeks to criminalize librarians, and more.

Audible to Test Listening Recs Based on What You Watch

Audible will suggest audiobooks based on your recent Prime Video viewing, Colleen Hoover gets another adaptation, and more.

Nearly One-Third of Young Adults Strongly Identify as Readers

A new study explores young people's reading habits, a farewell to legendary writer Paul Auster, adaptation news, and more.

The Weirdest Bookish Brand Partnership Yet?

Weird new achievements in brand synergy, a win in the fight against book bans, and more news from the world of books and reading.

Taylor Swift Pops Up Real-Life Tortured Poets Department

See Taylor Swift's pop-up poetry library, get the details on the Big Five uniting to fight book bans, and more bookish news.

Bringing an Oasis to the Book Desert

A local hero brings a book vending machine to St. Louis's "book desert" communities, Congress explores AI regulation, and more bookish news.

How Much Money Do Writers Really Make?

Take a closer look at what working writers really earn, consider a silent reading club instead of another night at home, and more.