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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.

Your Attention, Please

Trying something new this time around and going deep on one title. LMK how you like this vibe!Read/Skim/SkipA couple times ...

Apple TV+ 2024 Lineup is Packed with Literary Adaptations

Apple TV's literary lineup, the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction longlist, Gen-Z keeps reading sexy, and more news from the world of books and reading.

Paramount+ Unveils Adaptation of A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW

Ewan MacGregor's marvelous mustache, a legendary California bookstore is up for sale, and Florida is (sigh) at it again.

Pulitzer-Winning Critic to Publish Book About Reality TV

An award-winning critic chronicles the rise of reality TV, a Virginia bill would ban book bans by school boards, and more news today in books.

The 23-Year-Old Publishing Satire That is Still Painfully Relevant

Black publishing industry figures weigh in on ERASURE and AMERICAN FICTION, Becky Chambers gets a Folio edition, and more, today in books.

Hallmark Channel Takes Jane Austen for an Updated Spin

The Hallmark Channel explores diverse casting in classic adaptations, librarians continue to be punk AF, and more news, today in books.

8 New and Upcoming Releases for Better Living

Get ready to submit some hold requests and smash the preorder button. In no particular order, here are 8 new ...

Don’t Give Up!

Don’t look now, but we’re almost finished with the first month of 2024. If it feels like time is already ...

Self-Help Books That Actually Helped

From organization to moral philosophy, the genre contains multitudes.

Books to Help You Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution

Identify your priorities, clear your head, and get organized.