Book Riot

Book Riot - The Podcast

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News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Schinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.

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#202: It Feels a Little Small 27.03.2017 1:06:23

This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk about The New York Times' evolving book coverage, Chelsea Clinton's upcoming children's book, Jane Austen's new alt-right fans, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Third Love Playster Links discussed in this episode: Chelsea Clinton to write children’s book, She Persisted Alabama 8-year-old writes bestseller about dealing with annoying little brother NY...

#201: Psychological Steamer Trunks 20.03.2017 1:02:02

This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk about oxford commas, labor laws, ebook sales, a raft of adaptation news, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Caraval by Stephanie Gerber What It Takes by Shannon Stacey Links discussed in this episode: Hero of the week: 11-year-old St Louis boy starts book club for black boys to see themselves in books. Oxford Comma decides court case Kerry Washington...

#200: You Asked Us Anything 13.03.2017 1:10:15

In this 200th episode, Jeff and Rebecca answer any and all listener questions. _____________________ If you have a moment and are willing to fill out a listener survey, we would greatly appreciated it. Click here. Also, check out our Nolite te bastardes carborundorum t-shirts. _____________________ This episode is sponsored by: Third Love The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco See omnystudio.com/liste...

#199: The Underbelly of American History 07.03.2017 1:02:50

This week, Rebecca and Jeff talk about the Obamas's record-setting book deals, a bill to ban the work of Howard Zinn, book recommendation algorithms, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: The Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfar Volumes from Penguin Random House Audio Universal Harvester by John Darnielle Links discussed in this episode: Better Living Through Books Obamas! Book! Deal...

#198: Nefarious Shell-Less Mollusks 27.02.2017 49:42

Jeff and Rebecca talk YA ebook pricing, That Book getting cancelled, a (sigh) discovered Walt Whitman novella, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Third Love Madison Reed (offer code: BOOKRIOT) Links discussed in this episode: Take a minute to fill out this listener survey? That Book gets cancelled Free 1984 Screenings Mall of America Writer-in-Residence Unknown Walt Whitman novel di...

#197: Nothingburger Diagnosis 20.02.2017 51:57

In this week's episode, Jeff and Rebecca talk about their new podcast project, bookstore sales up in 2016, new book announcements from Neil Gaiman & Philip Pullman, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Madison Reed (use offer code BOOKRIOT for 10% off + free shipping) The Girl Who Lied by Sue Fortin Links discussed in this episode: Better Living Through Books, Episode #1 Ongoing: why...

#196: Not a Woman, a Bra 13.02.2017 50:13

This week, Rebecca and Jeff talk about Rushdie taking on U.S. politics, eulogize Shelfie, admire book fairies, and much more. This week's episode is sponsored by: Third Love Tragic Kind of Wonderful Links discussed in this episode: Follow-up: Langston Hughes’s Harlem home now open for literary/community non-profit New Salman Rushdie novel to take on Trump’s US Goodbye, Shelfie Relat...

#195: Antibiotics for the Soul 07.02.2017 58:32

This week, Amanda joins Jeff to talk about Dune getting a film reboot, using books in place of juvenile detention, celebrity book clubs, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Madison Reed Casper Wires & Nerve by Marissa Meyer Links discussed in this episode: DUNNNNNNEEEEEE A museum of linguistics The Man Who Reinvented How Chinese Was Written Dies at age 111 One Book, One New York New...

#194: That's How Counting Works 31.01.2017 1:02:01

This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk more about the fallout of The Book That Must Not Be Named, The New York Times screwing with its bestseller lists, The Lit Bar's crowdfunding campaign, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Madison Reed The Girl in the Garden by Melanie Wallace Perfect Little World by Kevin Wilson Links discussed in this episode: Follow up: S & S says alt-right book won’t...

#193: It's All About the Casting 23.01.2017 49:07

This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk about the bookishness of Obama, the 2017 Tournament of Books, digital lending on the rise, a 50 Shades musical, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Madison Reed It's All Absolutely Fine by Ruby Eliot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#192: Maw of Anticipation 16.01.2017 1:05:06

This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk about whispers of The Winds of Winter, best-selling books of 2016, the 2017 Tournament of Books, and much more. Click here for full show notes. This episode is sponsored by: Madison Reed Third Love Two Days Gone by Randall Silvis Penguin Random House Audio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

#191: A Little Sweary 09.01.2017 50:53

This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk an Amazon bookstore coming to NYC, bookstores getting a holiday bounce, the most checked out books at New York libraries, and much more. The episode is sponsored by: Get Your Sh*t Together by Sarah McKnight Purgatory Road by Samuel Parker The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your a...

#190: Predictions and Wishes for 2017 02.01.2017 52:27

This week, Jeff and Rebecca look ahead to 2017 in books and reading. This episode is sponsored by: Third Love The Girl in Green by Derek B. Miller Penguin Random House Audio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#189: 2016 Year in Review 26.12.2016 1:07:00

Rebecca and Jeff look back at the year in books and reading. Be sure to enter our $250 Barnes and Noble giveaway: go here to enter. This episode is sponsored by Playster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#188: Psychic Flannel Pajamas 19.12.2016 1:05:21

This week, Rebecca and Jeff talk best-selling audiobooks of 2016, the 2017 Read Harder challenge, Croatia's free ebook experiment, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Madison Reed Audible Playster Storyworth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#187: The Best Books of 2016 12.12.2016 1:06:17

This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk about Book Riot's Best Books of 2016 picks, Amazon's best-selling books of 2016, the Goodreads Choice winners, turning Harper Lee into a tourist attraction, and our pick for strangest book-adjacent story of the year. This episode is sponsored by: Casper TryAudiobooks.com Madison Reed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad...

#186: Holiday Recommendation Show, Part 2 05.12.2016 1:18:40

Rebecca and Jeff do another episode of listener holiday recommendation requests. For a list of the books recommended in this episode, go here. This episode is sponsored by: Audible Searching for John Hughes by Jason Diamond The Novice by Taran Matharu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#185: 2016 Holiday Recommendation Show 28.11.2016 1:05:48

This week, Jeff and Rebecca answer listeners' holiday book recommendation requests. For a list of the books recommended, go here. This episode is sponsored by A Child of Books by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo Retro Photo by David Ellwand The Hired Girl by Laura Amy Schlitz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices....

#184: Feelings Narrative 21.11.2016 49:48

This week, Jeff and Rebecca recap Book Riot Live, talk about the National Book Awards, do a quick recap of the best books of 2016, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Madison Reed Audible Bookwitty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#183: The Denim Version of Girding Your Loins 14.11.2016 48:18

Jeff and Rebecca record live from the show floor at Book Riot Live. This episode is sponsored by The Tourist by Robert Dickinson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book Riot Interviews: Zen Cho 11.11.2016 20:43

Rebecca and Amanda talk to Zen Cho, author of Sorcerer to the Crown. This episode is sponsored by Heartless by Marissa Meyer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#182: Slightly Misguided Tirade 07.11.2016 1:04:46

This week Jeff and Rebecca discuss the Goodreads choice awards, Amazon Prime bookstore pricing, books with "girl" in the title, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Audible @NatGeo Balls: It Takes Some to Get Some by Chris Edwards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BR Interviews: Sui Li 04.11.2016 22:04

Jeff interviews Sui Li, a 2016 5 Under 35 nominee, about his longshot win, his unusual career, and being a doctor who writes. Check out his novel, Transoceanic Lights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#181: Gory Droopeth 31.10.2016 52:03

This week, Rebecca and Jeff talk about Paul Beatty winning the Man Booker Prize, President Obama's list of essential reading, James Patterson's diagnosis of the 2016 election, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Bombas TryAudiobooks.com/cooking @NatGeo Audible See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#180: She Does Not Mess Around 24.10.2016 57:11

This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk about Claudia Rankine's plans for her Macarthur money, Bob Dyan's Nobel stand-off, publishing missing on digital media, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: TryAudiobooks.com Playster And the Monkey Learned Nothing by Tom Lutz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices