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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.

HBO Drops Dueling Trailers for HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

HBO releases dueling trailers for HOUSE OF THE DRAGON season 2, James McBride talks staying grounded after big success, and more.

Touch Grass

Earlier this month, I boarded a plane in the middle of a rainy late-winter week and flew south to meet ...

What You’re Getting Wrong About Book Bans

A young poet hits it big, THE NOTEBOOK hits Broadway, and we correct a few common misconceptions about book banning.

The Right Way to Organize Your Bookshelves

An interior designer reveals the right way to organize bookshelves, a literary advice columnist ways on book lending etiquette, and more.

Hit the Hay: Helpful Books About Sleep and Rest

Learn about the seven essential types of rest and develop healthier sleep habits with these helpful science-backed books.

The OG Queen of Faerie Fantasy on Romantasy, BookTok and the Rise of YA

A YA writer who's been creating romantasy since way before we called it that weighs in on the trend; new book banning news; and more.

An English Teacher Shoots His Shot With His Students’ Favorite Author

An NYC English teacher offers your daily dose of "books are magic," Quinta Brunson shares her dream adaptation project, and more bookish news.

DC Pride to Honor Creator of First Trans Superhero

DC Comics will honor Rachel Pollack, creator of the first trans superhero, in a new special edition. Get details and more bookish news.

What Did You Miss This Week in Books?

The world of books and reading is large and it contains multitudes. Dive into a variety pack of stories to catch up on the news.

Book Banning Attempts Hit All-Time High

A new report reveals a record number of book banning attempts in 2023, The Atlantic attempts to name a new American canon, and more news from the world of books and reading.