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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.

We Went to See IT ENDS WITH US So You Don’t Have To

Yes, her name is really Lily Blossom Bloom. Plus: appeals court allows Iowa book ban to take effect, and more news.

The Biggest Bookish News of the Week

Walmart's romance novel-inspired hot sauce, our review of the IT ENDS WITH US adaptation, and more.

All the News Book Riot Covered This Week

How to explain book bans 101, the most read books of the week on Goodreads, and more.

The Best Paperback Releases of August

Top up your beach tote, register for the "Authors for Harris" virtual fundraiser, and dig into the changing definition of thrillers.

🌶️ Walmart Gets Spicy with Romance-Inspired Hot Sauce (Yes, Really)

Tie-in-products continue to be weird, critics weigh in on the IT ENDS WITH US adaptation, and more bookish news.

How to Talk About Politics Without Ruining Your Relationships

Talking to people who disagree with you is possible, and it doesn't have to be a terrible experience. These books tell you how.

Audible Rolls Out AI-Generated Recommendations

About half of U.S. Audible users have the new feature, currently in beta testing. Plus: JR Ward's 4-book romantasy series, and more.

Project 2025 Architect Delays Book Until After the Election

Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts has delayed his book, originally slated for September publication, until mid-November.

Why Don’t Men Read Fiction?

Maybe it's the book covers, maybe it's patriarchy. Plus: overrated sci-fi classics, Flatiron's new imprint, and more.

Utah Issues Statewide Ban on 13 Books

Romantasy titles lead the list of 13 books that must be removed from public schools. Plus: a book award given from behind bars, and more.