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All The Books

All the Books is a weekly book podcast of recommendations and discussions about the most interesting and exciting new book releases.

Book Riot: The Podcast

The Book Riot Podcast is a weekly news and talk show about what's new, cool, and worth talking about in the world of books and reading, brought to you by the editors of Book Riot.

Read or Dead

Read or Dead is a bi-weekly mystery fiction podcast dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.
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Black Literary Movements

Black American literature starts with anti-literacy laws, then goes on to produce some of the most influential writers in the English language.

Black History Comes To Life in February’s New Historical Fiction

February brings great new releases and lots of books celebrating African American history.

Recent and Upcoming Thoughtful Books About Gender

The societal construct of gender is always evolving. Get up to date with these thoughtful books about gender.

This Year’s Rainbow Book List Highlights the Best in LGBTQ+ Youth Books

Here is this year's Rainbow Book List, highlighting the best LGBTQ+ youth literature as selected by librarians.

Your Library’s Hoopla Digital Collections Are Breaking Their Budget

If you've noticed changes to the digital materials you can borrow from your library, that's because that access is costing libraries way more than ever before.

The Best Books Coming Out in February

Here are some of the best new books out this month, what they are about, and why you should add them to your TBR!

Short Month, Long Books: 9 Fantastic New SFF Books Out February 2025 

There is something for everyone in these new sci-fi and fantasy books out in February 2025, from sci-fi thrillers to Gothic romantasy.

Utah Has Banned Two More YA Books From All Public Schools

Two more books have been banned in every public school in Utah. That brings the total to 16 state-sanctioned book bans–and students cannot bring personal copies to school, either.

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