Book Riot - The Podcast

In this special episode, Jeff and Rebecca are joined by Gilbert Cruz, editor of The New York Times Book Review, to talk about the construction, philosophy, and end result of The New York Times list of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!Check out the Book Riot Podcast Book Page on Thriftbooks!Discussed in this episode:The Book Riot Podcast PatreonThe 100 Best Books of the 21st CenturyThe New York Times Book Review Podcast discussion of the list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca and Book Riot managing editor Vanessa Diaz discuss the NYT's 100 books of the 21st century, sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman, disturbing revelations about Alice Munro, and more.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!Visit Thrift Books to see all the titles featured on the show.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this Episode:Reagan Arthur will return to HachetteFoot traffic is also up at Books a Million & Half Price BooksBook Riot’s Best Books of 2024 So FarNYT Top 100 Books of the CenturyNeil Gaiman accused of sexual assaultAlice Munro’s daughter reveals family secret of sexual abuseRomance bookstores on the risePRH Buys Boom! StudiosThe God of the Woods by Liz MooreRuse of Shadows by Sherry ThomasMalas by Marcela Fuentes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Jeff and Rebecca hither and yon, we asked our editors to drop in and talk about their favorite books of the year so far.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!Check out the Book Riot Podcast Book Page on Thriftbooks!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:Find Other Book Riot Fans (Social Media Handle Exchange)The Book Riot Podcast PatreonMoon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig RiceShift Happens by J Albert MannKill Her Twice by Stacey LeeA Suffragist's Guide to the Antarctic by Yi Shun LaiHere We Go Again by Alison CochrunCash Delgado Is Living the Dream by Tehlor Kay Mejiayouthjuice by E.K. SathueMagical/Realism by Vanessa Angelica VillarealA Ruse of Shadows by Sherry ThomasThe Framed Women of Ardemore House by Brandy SchillaceHirayasumi, Vol. 1 by Keigo Shinzō, translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff tells Rebecca about his trip to the American Library Association Annual Convention before a discussion of listener feedback, B&N getting more people into stores, and recent reading.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!Check out the Book Riot Podcast Book Page on Thriftbooks!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:Find Other Book Riot Fans (Social Media Handle Exchange)The Book Riot Podcast PatreonFoot traffic up YOY in Barnes & Noble storesWebtoon goes public for $315 millionBarnes & Noble picks God of the Woods as July book club selectionOliver Burkeman’s next book is about meditationGood Material by Dolly Alderton The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca go through 10 contenders to pick the It Book of July.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!Check out the Book Riot Podcast Book Page on Thriftbooks!Discussed in this episode:Find Other Book Riot Fans (Social Media Handle Exchange)The Book Riot Podcast PatreonThe Coin by Yasmin ZaherI Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham JonesThe God of the Woods by Liz MooreSomeone Like Us by Dinaw MengestuThe Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves and China MievilleState of Paradise by Laura Van Den BergAll This & More by Peng SheperdLong Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-AknerLiars by Sarah MangusoThe Bright Sword by Lev Grossman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca tally up their favorite reads of the year so far. Yes, James is at the top of the list. Join us on Patreon for access to early, ad-free listening and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/bookriotpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca talk about a mixed bag of topics this week: James getting a major adaptation deal, Hilary Clinton is publishing a new mem.....YAWN, and Frieda McFadden looks to go full grocery store.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this Episode:Visit mytbr.co to subscribe today – it only takes a few minutes. That’s mytbr.co!Stephen Spielberg to direct adaptation of JAMES with Taika Waititi in early talks to directNew Hillary Clinton memoir coming this fallThe new queen of the bestseller list isn’t a TikTok romantasy hitSlow Productivity by Cal NewportLies and Weddings by Kevin KwanSame As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca look back at their It Book selections so far, see what they got right and wrong, and then talk about which books have been the books of the year thus far. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!Check out the Book Riot Podcast Book Page on Thriftbooks!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:Find Other Book Riot Fans (Social Media Handle Exchange)The Book Riot Podcast Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca dive into an extremely busy week of book news. Barnes & Noble buys Tattered Cover. April book sales are up so much it's hard to believe. And published books have gotten way more diverse over the last 5 years, but there is more work to be done and reason to wonder if the progress will continue.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!Check out the Book Riot Podcast Book Page on Thriftbooks!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:Find Other Book Riot Fans (Social Media Handle Exchange)The Book Riot Podcast PatreonBarnes & Noble buys Tattered CoverAmazon’s best books of 2024 so farSales were way up in April and print sales were up 5% in MayNew data on DEI in publishingFrontlist Foyer, brought to you by ThriftbooksLong Island by Colm TóibínBite by Bite by Aimee NezhukumatathilConsent by Jill CimentMargo's Got Money Problems by Rufi Thorpe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca talk about the people they think are doing the most interesting stuff in the world of books (less writing, more making of the books you know?).Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!Check out the Book Riot Podcast Book Page on Thriftbooks!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:Find Other Book Riot Fans (Social Media Handle Exchange)The Book Riot Podcast Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices