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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.

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.

All the News Book Riot Covered This Week

The bestselling books of the week, the Booker Prize longlist, and more.

The Biggest Book News of the Week

Sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman, Project 2025's impact on books & education, saying goodbye to an OG queen of YA, and more.

From BILL & TED to Beckett: Keanu Reeves to Make Broadway Debut

Reeves's BILL & TED co-star Alex Winter will join him on stage. Plus: Britney gets a biopic, adaptations to stream in August, and more.

Neil Gaiman Accused of Sexual Assault (Again)

Two more men have come forward with reports of sexual assault by the popular author. Plus: court approves Barnes & Noble's indie buy.

Project 2025’s Impact on Education, Books, & Reading

The extreme right-wing plan would eliminate the Dept of Education, increase censorship, and charge librarians as criminals.

RIP to the OG Queen of YA

The creator of a beloved YA series has passed away. Plus: the Booker Prize longlist, a "Trojan Horse" approach to romance, and more.

The Surprising History of Writing as an Olympic Sport

Yes, really. For a brief period in the early 20th century, the Olympics included a writing competition.

The Biggest Bookish News of the Week

The NYT's best books of the century so far, romance bookstores are on the rise, and more publishing industry news.

All the News Book Riot Covered This Week: July 13, 2024

The best books of the 21st century so far, Viola Davis's surprising writing partner, hot summer debuts, and more.