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Are There Really Only 20,000 Readers of Literary Fiction in the US?

Time for today's book news.

The New Book Riot Covered This Week

We covered a bunch of book news this week. Here it is all in one spot for you.

The Biggest Book News of the Week

National Book Award finalists. Geniuses. The Franzenaissance. Big week in books.

Kuang’s YELLOWFACE Optioned for TV

More links, less talky-talk.

Reese Witherspoon Announces First Novel, Co-Written With Harlen Coben

Witherspoon teams up with a mega-seller for a thriller, The Millions gifts us once again, and there are a lot fewer people working in publishing than there used to be.

2024 MacArthur “Genius” Winners Announced

Another year I am not picked as a genius.

Here Are The Finalists for The 2024 National Book Awards

The National Book Awards Finalist are announced, college students are having trouble reading books, and our endorsement of Kamala Harris with a call to vote.

Meryl Streep Attached to Star in TV Adaptation of Franzen’s THE CORRECTIONS

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The Biggest Book News of the Week

Sally Rooney's new novel becomes a status symbol, the ALA releases data showing book bans on the decline, and more.

The Literary News Book Riot Covered This Week

A deep dive into Sally Rooney's latest, a new adaptation of WUTHERING HEIGHTS is in the works, and more bookish updates.