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All the Bookish News We Covered This Week

The best books of the spring, the most anticipated books of summer, the ACLU's latest book banning suit, and more.

Rebecca Joines Schinsky

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Rebecca Joines Schinsky is the Chief of Staff for Riot New Media Group and a co-host of the Book Riot Podcast. She can be reached at rebecca@riotnewmedia.com.

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Another week on the books (see what I did there?). Grab your coffee and catch up.

📚 The Best Books of Spring, According to The Millions

🏳️‍🌈 These Queer Books Are Finalists for the 2025 Hugo and Lodestar Awards

🏆 The Most Popular Celebrity Book Club Books on Libby in April the Past Month

🍿 New Mystery and Thriller Adaptations to Watch This Month

💯 The Week’s Best New Book Releases

🚫 The ACLU and Pentagon School Students Sue Defense Department Over Book Bans

💸 The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists

😎 The Most Anticipated Summer Reads, According to Publishers Weekly

😤 It’s Been Five Years Since American Dirt

All Access members, read on for a round-up of interesting news from around the bookternet.