Book Riot - The Podcast

Jeff and Rebecca discuss one of the most anticipated books of the season, Exhibit by R.O. Kwon.Join us on Patreon for access to early, ad-free listening and all bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/bookriotpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca talk about Jeff's breakdown of a bunch of Best of 2024 So Far lists, dive into a listener-created spreadsheet of It Books, talk about Oprah's summer book club selection, and much more.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 PatreonOprah’s summer book club pick is…woofGoodreads’ most popular books of the year so farJeff rounded up the best-of-2024-so-far listsLet’s talk about Sophia’s amazing It Book tracker Pod newsletter with the explainer for itGrief is For People by Sloane CrosleyThere's Always This Year by Hanif AbdurraqibI'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself by Glynnis MacNicol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca rank the 10 most important, lasting, and otherwise notable books from 2014. 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:The Book Riot Podcast PatreonStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkA Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon JamesThe Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinBeing Mortal by Atul GawandeBad Feminist by Roxane GayMen Explain Things to Me by Rebecca SolnitLila by Marilynne RobinsonEverything I Never Told You by Celeste NgMilk and Honey by Rupi KuarBig Little Lies by Liane MoriartyAll The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca get a little unhinged imagining some of their favorite authors trying out each others' styles.Join us on Patreon for access to early, ad-free listening and all bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/bookriotpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca discuss Barnes & Noble's list of the Best Books of the Year (So Far), dissect Costco's new book-selling strategy, wonder about the price Apple paid to host Reese's Book Club (Audio-only), 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!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:Barnes & Noble’s best of 2024 so farCostco to stop selling books year-roundUS Audiobook Sales Hit $2 Billion in 2023Apple Books becomes official audiobooks home for Reese’s Book ClubThe Winner by Teddy Wayneyouthjuice by E.K. SathueKairos by Jenny ErpenbeckGreta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca decide what the "it" book of June is. Twice. 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:Our new running list of books talked about on the show at ThriftbooksThe Book Riot Podcast PatreonOne of Our Kind by Nicola Yoonyouthjuice by E.K. SathueEruption by Michael Crichton and James PattersonGod Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer by Joseph Earl ThomasSame As It Ever Was by Claire LombardoMargot's Got Money Troubles by Rufi ThorpeLittle Rot by Akwaeke EmeziNot in Love by Ali HazelwoodCue the Sun! by Emily NussbaumLulu Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca mark the 35th anniversary of Kazuo Ishiguro's THE REMAINS OF THE DAY by revisiting the novel and the 1993 adaptation.Join us on patreon for access to early, ad-free listening and all bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/bookriotpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca talk about Rebecca's recent visit to a big industry conference, a couple of notable publishing world dismissals, Dune, recent reading, 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!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:The State of Publishing, as Seen from the InsideThe Book Riot Podcast PatreonPRH dismisses Reagan Arthur & Lisa Lucas(related: Brooke Warner on publishing’s backlash)The Ministry of Time by Kaliane BradleyReading the Room by Paul YamazakiAll Fours by Miranda July Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca talk about what a dad book is, what it isn't, and what it could be. Then, they give some recommendations that best represent the Dad Book 2.0. 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:TBR! For Father's Day! Or anyone on any day!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonGrit by Angela DuckworthGrunt by Mary RoachAssassination Vacation by Sarah VowellThe Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha MukherjeeThe Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. KuhnMoneyball by Michael LewisAttica LockeS.A. Cosby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz is joined by Jess Pryde of When in Romance to discuss the third season of Netflix's Bridgerton adaptation. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists (aka professional book nerds) are standing by to help you find your next favorite read. Get your recommendations via email, or opt to receive hardcovers or paperbacks delivered right to your door. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Get started today from just $18! Head to mytbr.co to subscribe.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books and Links DiscussedRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (Bridgertons #4)What is Regency Romance?Shonda Rhimes Explains Why ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Took So LongTikTok: The making of that Queen Charlotte wigOfficial Bridgerton Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices