Rebecca Joines Schinsky

Rebecca Joines Schinsky is the executive director of product and ecommerce at Riot New Media Group. She co-hosts All the Books! and the Book Riot Podcast. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccaschinsky.

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.

It’s Time for Publishers to Tell the Truth About Posthumously Published Books

A "rediscovered" novel by Gabriel García Márquez raises old questions about the ethics of posthumously published books.

WTF is Up with ACOTAR?

Get a deep dive on the ACOTAR phenomenon, the International Booker Prize longlist, and more news from the world of books and reading.

“In This Economy?!” Read an Excerpt of HELP WANTED, a Darkly Funny Workplace Satire

Read an excerpt from Adelle Waldman's HELP WANTED, a darkly comic workplace satire about employees in a big-box store who are scrambling to get by.

Books About Creating, Maintaining, and Leveling-Up Your Friendships

Fight loneliness and build connection with great books about friendship and relationships.

30% of Netflix’s Hit Shows Are Adaptations

Adaptations are key to streamers' success, a COLOR PURPLE actress criticizes the film for queer erasure, and more bookish news.

ALA Introduces “Book Résumés” to Help Fight Book Bans

A new resource for defeating book bans, Libby's inaugural book awards, a literary puzzle, and revisiting Dune: Part One.

When Book Critics Stop Being Polite

A harsh literary burn, candles for romance readers, the Met Gala's bookish inspiration, and more in today's news.

West Virginia House Passes Bill Allowing Prosecution of Librarians

A new bill removes protection for librarians, a new movie sets the box office record for Shakespeare adaptations, and more.