Riot Headline The Best Books of 2024

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The Black Character Horror Movie Survival Guide

So, you’re Black and in a horror movie. Our condolences. Maybe these tips from Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris can help.

The Librarian of Burned Books

In 1936 Paris, a queer Jewish woman runs a library of burned books. Read an excerpt of The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes.

A Cutthroat Writing Retreat

Read an excerpt from The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz, a psychological suspense novel about a writing retreat turned deadly.

Waking Up With a Crow’s Head In My Hands

“I woke up with the weight of it in my hands, held against my chest under the covers." Read an excerpt from BAD CREE by Jessica Johns.

How To Sell a Haunted House

Read an excerpt of How To Sell a Haunted House, the newest horror novel from Grady Hendrix, author of My Best Friend's Exorcism.

Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Read an excerpt from Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto, from the author of Dial A for Aunties.

Cover Reveal and Excerpt: SEED OF CAIN by Agnes Gomillion

Check out the cover and an excerpt from SEED OF CAIN, Agnes Gomillion's follow up to THE RECORD KEEPER.

Exclusive Excerpt: SALTY, BITTER, SWEET By Mayra Cuevas

Check out an exclusive excerpt of Mayra Cuevas' #ownvoices YA novel SALTY, BITTER, SWEET!

Cover Reveal and Excerpt: THE HENNA WARS By Adiba Jaigirdar

Check out the cover and an exclusive excerpt from THE HENNA WARS, a debut YA novel by Book Riot contributor Adiba Jaigirdar!

Cover Reveal and Excerpt: ALL THE THINGS WE NEVER KNEW By Liara Tamani

Check out the cover and an exclusive excerpt from Liara Tamani's new YA novel ALL THE THINGS WE NEVER KNEW!