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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.

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.

Love is in Bloom in This Opposites-Attract Sapphic Romance

Read this excerpt from a sapphic opposites-attract romance from Mazey Eddings (you're welcome).

Has BookTok Gone Too Far This Time?

The latest eyebrow-raising BookTok trend, the trailer for Apple TV+'s adaptation of DARK MATTER, and more bookish news.

Simon & Schuster Turns 100

Simon & Schuster appears to be thriving as it turns 100, a book restorer reveals the surprising secrets of her work, and more news.

Yes, Chef: Essential Cookbooks for Beginners and Beyond

Stock your kitchen with the best cookbooks for home cooks of all levels, from basic skills to leveled-up baking and beyond.

The Best Book Club Picks for April

The gang is getting back together for a fourth Bridget Jones movie, Reese picks a five-year-old book for April, and more news.

Should AI Companies Buy Publishers for Access to Their Data?

A New York Times report reveals that Meta discussed buying Simon & Schuster, authors worry about summary apps, and more.

The Most Targeted Books of 2023

The ALA's list of 10 most challenged books of 2023, a look at Netflix's RIPLEY adaptation, and more news from the world of books and reading.

15 Horror Stories in Which the Black Girl Survives

Fifteen acclaimed horror writers challenge old tropes and offer stories in which the Black girl is the hero in a new YA anthology.

5 Ways to Write in Your Books

Level-up your marginalia skills, celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stephen King's debut novel, and get tips for organizing your TBR.