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All the News Book Riot Covered This Week

How to explain book bans 101, the most read books of the week on Goodreads, and more.

The Best Paperback Releases of August

Top up your beach tote, register for the "Authors for Harris" virtual fundraiser, and dig into the changing definition of thrillers.

🌶️ Walmart Gets Spicy with Romance-Inspired Hot Sauce (Yes, Really)

Tie-in-products continue to be weird, critics weigh in on the IT ENDS WITH US adaptation, and more bookish news.

Audible Rolls Out AI-Generated Recommendations

About half of U.S. Audible users have the new feature, currently in beta testing. Plus: JR Ward's 4-book romantasy series, and more.

Why Don’t Men Read Fiction?

Maybe it's the book covers, maybe it's patriarchy. Plus: overrated sci-fi classics, Flatiron's new imprint, and more.

Utah Issues Statewide Ban on 13 Books

Romantasy titles lead the list of 13 books that must be removed from public schools. Plus: a book award given from behind bars, and more.

All the News Book Riot Covered This Week

The bestselling books of the week, the Booker Prize longlist, and more.

The Biggest Book News of the Week

Sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman, Project 2025's impact on books & education, saying goodbye to an OG queen of YA, and more.

From BILL & TED to Beckett: Keanu Reeves to Make Broadway Debut

Reeves's BILL & TED co-star Alex Winter will join him on stage. Plus: Britney gets a biopic, adaptations to stream in August, and more.

Neil Gaiman Accused of Sexual Assault (Again)

Two more men have come forward with reports of sexual assault by the popular author. Plus: court approves Barnes & Noble's indie buy.