#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.

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.

The Most Popular Bookish News of the Week

The thriller writer outselling James Patterson & John Grisham, how to become a bestseller without TikTok, and more.

The News Book Riot Covered This Week

The bestselling books of the week, the best historical fiction of 2024 so far, book banning updates, and more.

Literary Adaptations to Stream in July

Laura Lippman and Bocaccio (!) are coming to streamers, a bunch of great new books are hitting shelves, and more.

How Emily Henry Made Hits Without TikTok or Touring

Plus: books for people who love books, a new organization fighting book bans, and the most popular book club picks of June.

New Startup Aims to Help Publishers License Books to Train AI Models

Former Scribd co-founders introduce Created by Humans, a new startup bridging the gap between publishers and AI companies.

The Thriller Writer Outselling James Patterson and John Grisham

The pseudonymous physician whose thrillers have taken over bestseller lists, details on a new Hillary Clinton memoir, and more.

See the World’s Largest Collection of Shakespeare’s First Folio

Washington D.C.'s Folger Shakespeare Library reopens with an impressive new exhibit, audiobook narrators get their due, and more.

The News Book Riot Covered This Week

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