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Author Challenges ChatGPT to Write a Better Beach Read

A bestselling author takes on the bots, Penguin Random House acquires a comics publisher, an epic bookstore roadtrip, and more.

Is TikTok Saving Print Books and Bookstores?

Print book sales and store traffic are on the rise. Plus: Book Riot's best books of 2024, adaptation news, and more.

Romance Bookstores Increase Tenfold in Two Years

Have you heard? Romance is booming online and IRL. Print sales surge with the help of teens and social media.

What Are the Best Books of the 21st Century?

The New York Times unveils a top 100, Alice Munro's daughter reveals a family secret, and more.

The Biggest Literary News Stories of the Week

The popular SFF author accused of sexual assault, the most-anticipated most anticipated summer reading list, and more.

All the News Book Riot Covered This Week: July 6, 2024

The bestselling books of the week, the indie bookstore shipping LGBTQ titles to states where they're banned, and more.

Neil Gaiman Accused of Sexual Assault

Plus: Barnes & Noble CEO says Tattered Cover will author its own next chapter, Pride Month censorship, and more.

The Best Summer 2024 Book Preview

The best seasonal sneak peek, new audiobooks for music lovers, and more.

Barnes & Noble In-Store Shopping is On the Rise

A new report shows significant increases in Barnes & Noble foot traffic, Amazon may be planning to open department stores, and more.

Popular Webcomics Company Goes Public for $315 Million

Webtoon Entertainment cashes in. Plus: a preview of the best sci-fi books of July, a new podcast about book bans, and more.