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How Historical Fiction Redefined the Literary Canon

Historical fiction is dominant (?), the Non-Fiction Finalists for the National Book Award, and Salem's Lot is set to scare. All in today's book news.

Robert Caro on THE POWER BROKER at 50

The Power Broker at 50, and new book cover trend, and remembering Steve Silberman in today's book news.

Production Halted on GOOD OMENS Season 3 Amid Sexual Misconduct Accusations Against Neil Gaiman

Good Omens on ice, Nickel Boys on screen, and The National Book Award on tap.

Hua Hsu Profiles Richard Powers in The New Yorker

Richard Powers gets the full NEW YORKER treatment, what's next in AI, and The Folio Society strikes gold in SF/F

The Biggest Book News of the Week

The biggest BookTok hits of the year so far, Neil Gaiman's GRAVEYARD BOOK adaptation on hold after sexual assault allegations, and more.

All the News Book Riot Covered This Week

Authors belatedly discover book bans, NaNoWriMo gets backlash over use of AI, and more.

The Most Popular BookTok Books of the Year So Far

Disney pauses Neil Gaiman adaptation amid sexual assault allegations, BookTok continues to surprise, and more.

👀 Have You Seen the Trailer for NIGHTBITCH?

I'm sorry to say it, but woof. Plus: a map of the literary world, new nonfiction, and the most exciting books of fall.

The Black List Expands to Connect Aspiring Authors to Publishers

After success in Hollywood, Franklin Leonard aims to revolutionize publishing. Plus: Ted Chiang on AI and the "it" books of September.

What Does “Spicy” Actually Mean?

What we talk about when we talk about spicy books. Plus: are election years really bad for publishing?