#Today in Books

Keep up with bookish news and join timely conversations about the world of books. Book Riot editors report on literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.

The Most Popular Book News of the Week

A new study shows the impact of book bans on library circulation, a guy who has listened to GATSBY on repeat for 5 years, and more.

All the Bookish News We Covered This Week

The best books of the spring, the most anticipated books of summer, the ACLU's latest book banning suit, and more.

These Students Fought Book Bans…and Won

Student activists tell the story of fighting book bans in their hometown, a beginner's guide to Emily Henry, and more.

New Study Finds That Book Bans Lead to Increased Readership

A new study finds that book bans lead to increased circulation of banned titles and expose new readers to inclusive content.

Meta Says Books Used to Train Its LLMs Are “Worthless”

New documents from a major copyright suit reveal Meta's arguments about training AI, the ACLU sues government-run schools, and more.

Book Banning Attempts Rise in UK as US Groups Reach Overseas

Librarians in the UK report the impact of US censorship groups, the Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from its library, and more.

This Guy Has Been Listening to GATSBY on Repeat for 5 Years

One man's story about listening to GATSBY on repeat, Nobel Prize-winning author Mario Vargas Llosa has died, and more.

The 2025 PEN Finalists Announced

PEN finalists, the most challenged books of 2025, and more in today's book news.

Empire State Building Goes Green for GATSBY

A perhaps misguided literary tribute, AI and AWP, the ALA sues over IMLS, and other newsy acronyms in today's book headlines.

Wait, a new Pynchon Novel is Coming!?!

A new Pynchon novel on the horizon, the MURDERBOT trailer, Katie Kitamura on AUDITION, and more in today's book news.