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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.

Taylor Swift Pops Up Real-Life Tortured Poets Department

See Taylor Swift's pop-up poetry library, get the details on the Big Five uniting to fight book bans, and more bookish news.

Bringing an Oasis to the Book Desert

A local hero brings a book vending machine to St. Louis's "book desert" communities, Congress explores AI regulation, and more bookish news.

How Much Money Do Writers Really Make?

Take a closer look at what working writers really earn, consider a silent reading club instead of another night at home, and more.

Has BookTok Gone Too Far This Time?

The latest eyebrow-raising BookTok trend, the trailer for Apple TV+'s adaptation of DARK MATTER, and more bookish news.

Simon & Schuster Turns 100

Simon & Schuster appears to be thriving as it turns 100, a book restorer reveals the surprising secrets of her work, and more news.

The Best Book Club Picks for April

The gang is getting back together for a fourth Bridget Jones movie, Reese picks a five-year-old book for April, and more news.

Should AI Companies Buy Publishers for Access to Their Data?

A New York Times report reveals that Meta discussed buying Simon & Schuster, authors worry about summary apps, and more.

The Most Targeted Books of 2023

The ALA's list of 10 most challenged books of 2023, a look at Netflix's RIPLEY adaptation, and more news from the world of books and reading.

The Best Books of 2024…So Far

%%excerpt%% Checking in on the best books of the year one quarter in, horror sales soaring, and more book news of the day.

25 Years of 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU

%%excerpt%% A quarter century of a Gen X classic, a new children's literature museum opens, and yes everyone is trying to get you to play their crossword.