Everything You Need to Know About Bibliotherapy
Welcome to The Best of Book Riot, our daily round-up of what’s on offer across our site, newsletters, podcasts, and social channels. Not everything is for everyone, but there is something for everyone.
The Most Anticipated Summer Reads, According to Publishers Weekly
Every year, I love seeing Publisher’s Weekly’s Summer Reads lists. They include books from a wide range of genres, including nonfiction.
Check out the list and more recent book news.
New Mystery & Thriller Adaptations to Watch in April 2025
Mystery fans, it’s time for another round of new adaptations to watch! If you missed the last few rounds, you can find January and February’s new adaptations here (which include true crime, Scam Goddess, and Black Warrant) and March’s adaptations here (which include Jane Harper).
Everything You Need to Know About Bibliotherapy
Emely Rumble, author of Bibliotherapy in the Bronx, visits the Book Riot Podcast to discuss the use of books as a tool for personal and collective healing, social justice, and more. You’re not going to want to miss this.
Lumberjanes: Looking Back 10 Years
Ah, Lumberjanes. Coming out of Boom! Studios’ Boom! Box imprint, the premise was simple enough. Five girls bunking in a cabin at summer camp. Friendship and hijinks ensue. Except Lumberjanes was so much more than that. From its stellar creative team to the dynamic characters to the ever-present importance of friendship, Lumberjanes earned our hearts and plenty of awards along the way.
Read This Dark Mystery Set in Appalachia
Sometimes, I just get in the mood for a dark mystery or thriller full of twists and turns. I especially love mysteries or thrillers set in Appalachia, so Wes Browne’s They All Fall the Same has been high up on my TBR since I heard that it was coming out. When I finally started listening to the audiobook, I couldn’t stop and ended up finishing the book in 24 hours.
