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.

Predicting the Biggest Book Trends of 2025

Predicting the book trends of the year, the season's most interesting adaptations, notable new YA releases, and more.

Publishing’s Silence on Neil Gaiman Allegations is Loud

Book media remains largely silent on the allegations against Neil Gaiman. Plus: the woman who mapped Middle-earth, and more.

Why Are All the Reading Apps Getting Controversial This Year?

Reading trackers have been problematic AF so far in 2025. Plus: a nuanced novel about America's divides, most anticipated queer reads, and more.

The Most Anticipated of the Most Anticipated Books Lists is Here

The Millions drops their list of 100 most anticipated books of the season, Grady Hendrix keeps it zany, and more.

What to Read While You Wait for ONYX STORM

Dragons and faeries and spiciness, oh my! Plus: How to decorate your reading nook like a Wes Anderson movie, cozy mysteries for winter, and more.

Details Emerge in Sexual Assault Allegations Against Neil Gaiman

Vulture's Lila Shapiro delivers a deeply reported piece with disturbing details from Neil Gaiman's accusers. Plus: a DOG STARS adaptation, books about AI, and more.

What If You Don’t Need to Read More in 2025?

'Tis the season of resolutions and reading challenges, but what if you don't actually need to read more in 2025?

The Only 2025 Reading Log You Need

Whether you're an OG book tracker or just getting ready to start keeping a log of your reading, our 2025 spreadsheet has you covered.

Everything You Need For an Amazing Year in Reading

Get set for 2025 with all the most-anticipated lists, book club picks, book-to-screen adaptations, and literary activism tips for the year.

The Most Popular Book News of the Week

The It Books of 2024, the book design trend that swept the publishing industry, a legal win for the freedom to read, and more.

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