Book Riot - The Podcast

Jeff and Rebecca go through Jeff's recent piece, The 10 Most Interesting Questions in the World of Books and 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!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonThis content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:The 10 Most Interesting Questions in the World of Books and Reading? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca digest the finalists for the 2024 National Book Award in fiction, envy and admire MacArthur winners, get pumped for The Corrections on TV, and think about Reese's thriller. 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!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonDiscussed in this episode:This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.mytbr.coNational Book Award finalists announcedFederal judge orders Arkansas public library to reshelve “inappropriate” booksJason Reynolds, Ling Ma, Alice Wong among 2024 MacArthur grant winnersMeryl Streep attached to star in Corrections adaptationReese Witherspoon to co-write debut novel with Harlan CobenThe Mighty Red by Louise ErdrichEntitlement by Rumaan AlamChop Fry Watch Learn by Michelle King Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca consider 10 books and crown one of them the It Book of the Month.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!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonThis content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:The MessageThe Mighty RedSlaveroadThe Bog WifeThe BoyfriendThe Revenge of The Tipping PointWhat I Ate in One YearSonny BoyMeditations for MortalsAbsolution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca digest the five finalists for the 2024 Booker Prize, talk about some upcoming literary adaptations, developments in the world of book banning and censorship, and hit some 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!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonThis content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode: PRH hires a public policy role ALA reports 40% decline in book bans this year so far Booker Prize shortlist  The 60 most popular books on Goodreads in the last 5 years Florence Pugh to start in East of Eden adaptation for Netflix The Repeat Room by Jesse Ball Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca share half-baked brainstorms about ways to make life better. 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 debut a new format, "Is It Good?," with the most-hyped book of the fall: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney. 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!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonThis content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:Intermezzo by Sally RooneyWhat People Are Saying About The New Sally Rooney Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca talk about their time in New York last week, recount some recent reading, and then Rebecca talks with Amanda Litman from Run for Something.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!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonThis content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:Run for SomethingEntitlement by Rumaan AlamCatalina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca turn the time-machine dial to "2004" to pick the 10 books from that year that mattered the most.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!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonThis content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:GileadThe Plot Against AmericaHe's Just Not That Into YouWhat's the Matter with Kansas?Alexander Hamilton In the Shadow of No TowersSnow by Orham PamukAfter Dark by Haruki MurakamiCloud AtlasJonathan Strange and Mr. NorrellTransmission by Hari KunzruMy Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jeff and Rebecca discuss the 10 selections for The National Book Awards Fiction Longlist along with their mostly wrong guesses, Good Omens production pauses amid the accusations against Neil Gaiman, Rachel Kushner's Creation Lake, and an author interview chestnut we would like to see roasted, once and for all.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!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonDiscussed in this episode:Production paused on Good Omens series due to allegations against Neil GaimanNational Book Awards Fiction LonglistBig Publishing Saw Earnings Rebound in H1How Historical Fiction Redefined the Literary Canon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff, an expert on book adaptations, and Rebecca, a literary commentator, dive into the bustling fall adaptation scene. They pay tribute to the legendary James Earl Jones, reminiscing about his profound impact in film. Discussions include the challenges of adapting modern classics, the cultural significance of upcoming shows like 'Pachinko' and 'Uglies,' and the societal themes explored through adaptations like 'The Nickel Boys.' The duo blends nostalgia with fresh insights on how literature continues to shape contemporary media.