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Book Clubs Are Having a Moment

With all the celebrity book clubs popping up, book clubs are really having a moment, but why? And will it last?

What I Would Do If I Were Starting Book Riot Today

The co-founder of Book Riot contemplates, "If I was trying to start something like Book Riot now, where would I start?"

Welcome to the Carnegie Library

Fans of libraries, architecture, and public history—let's nerd out about Carnegie libraries and the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Book Culture Here to Save Us From Late-Stage Capitalism?

Books and book culture are low-key (high-key?) fighting for our lives.

Ranking the Last 20 Adapted Screenplay Oscar Winners: Part 1

A look back at the last couple of decades in the most literary Oscar.

I Will Never Get Tired of Baz Luhrmann’s ROMEO + JULIET

Baz Luhrmann's ROMEO + JULIET is one of the best adaptations ever made. I will not be taking questions at this time.

On Expanding My Reading

Helping you venture into new-to-you genres by way of your faves

Books to Help You Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution

Identify your priorities, clear your head, and get organized.

What Makes an “It” Book?

And what were the "it" books of 2024?

New Year, Newish Reading Goals

Here's to having more fun, being more annoying, doing more life.