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

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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.

Zero to Well-Read

Part book club, part English class, all fun. Zero to Well-Read is a fun and irreverent guide to the books everyone talks about, from classics you should have read in high school to the modern hits everyone's buzzing about.
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Start 2026 Off Right With These January Historical Fiction New Releases

Get ready for a feminist Moby Dick retelling, a novel uncovering a dark secret from the American government's past, and more.

Bookish Trend Predictions for 2026

One thing's for sure: "people continue to crave hotness and horror..."

Flash in the Jan: 12 Exciting New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of January 2026

The year is starting with a bang with these excellent new sci-fi & fantasy books out in January 2026, from cozy fantasy to sci-fi thrillers.

11 of the Best New Books of January

There's a queer story of time jumping to the medieval period, magical and math-y adventurous historical fiction, a modern Moby Dick, and more

Utah Begins 2026 by Banning Three Books at All Public Schools Statewide, Leads U.S. In Bans

Utah has officially become the state with the most book bans in the nation, following the removal of three more books from schools statewide.

40% Of Americans Did Not Read a Single Book in 2025: The Latest Survey of American Reading Habits

Most Americans read a book in 2025, and most have a public library card. Here's a look at the most recent survey of American reading habits.

Most Popular Literary Activism Stories from 2025: Book Censorship News, January 2, 2026

The most popular book censorship stories from 2025, with updates on what's happening on them now.

Kick Off a New Year of Reading with These January Horror Releases

Whether you want a genre-blending short stories, queer Gothic horror, a novel for true crime fans, or something else, your horror releases for January deliver.

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