S. Zainab Williams

S. Zainab would like to think she bleeds ink but the very idea makes her feel faint. She writes fantasy and horror, and is currently clutching a manuscript while groping in the dark. Find her on Twitter: @szainabwilliams.

The Books Won’t Save Us

Books can be comforting and can inspire us to action, but they cannot save from the impacts of the incoming U.S. administration.

Here are the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals Longlisted Books

Some familiar titles on the Andrew Carnegie Medals longlists, a Stoker fan discovers a new story from the DRACULA author, and more.

Cozy Reading Season Essentials

On your marks, get set, get comfy! It's time for pillow forts, book stacks, and cozy reading essentials for reading sprints.

Living With Helene

In a different behind-the-scenes, Book Riot's director of content recounts the week she didn't show up to work due to Hurricane Helene.

Governments are Banning Books at Higher Rates

Advocacy groups released data showing the rise in book bans, the winner of a women book collectors award, and more.

The Biggest Book News of the Week

The 2024 Booker Prize Shortlist, an update on plagiarism allegations against the WHITE FRAGILITY author, and more!

All the News Book Riot Covered This Week

The 2024 Booker Prize Shortlist, books win at the 2024 Emmys, and more!

Booksellers Take On Book Bans

The booksellers combating book bans, the kid lit plagiarism allegation against Jeff Bezos’ fiancé, and more!

Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis Star in This Crime Adaptation

Prime Video greenlights the Kay Scarpetta series adaptation, watch the HEARTSTOPPER season 3 trailer, and more.

Plagiarism Complaint Against WHITE FRAGILITY Author Dismissed

The plagiarism complaint against Robin DiAngelo is dismissed, watch Robert Pattinson in the MICKEY 7 trailer, and more!