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.

The Biggest Literary News of the Week

The women accusing Neil Gaiman of sexual assault speak out, the most anticipated list of most-anticipated books, a new romance store, and more.

All the Bookish News We Covered This Week

Details in the allegations against Neil Gaiman, the year's most anticipated horror reads, Everand's 2025 reading report, and more.

The Week’s Most Popular Stories

BookTok's hottest romance reads, the most anticipated historical fiction of the year, 2025 adaptations, and more.

BookTok’s Hottest Romance Reads

The clock app's days may be numbered, but these spicy reads are here to stay. Plus: marriage thrillers, Read Harder strategy, and more.

The Dark Side of CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL

We should've known the inspirational stories had a shady history. Plus: monster-free horror novels, a Rebecca Yarros cheat sheet, and more.

Literary Adaptation to Become First Film Simultaneously Released to Theaters and Prisons

Sing Sing goes back to the big screen and behind bars, an NFL player sends a book to the bestseller list, and more.

Sci-Fi Books That Defy Genre and Expectations

Publishing's silence on Neil Gaiman, sci-fi books that defy genre & expectations, "cozy" dark romance, and more.

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.

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