Book Riot - The Podcast 2025 It Books Scorekeeping and December New Releases
Dec 3, 2025
Jeff and Rebecca assess their past It Books picks from 2025, revealing both successes and missteps. They delve into a sparse lineup of December book releases, highlighting Olga Tokarczuk's intriguing work and Gyles Brandreth's tribute to Winnie-the-Pooh. The conversation jumps to notable biographies and craft books that catch their attention, alongside some gift ideas for readers. Additionally, they reflect on the unpredictability of publishing and prepare to reevaluate their choices, celebrating a commendable seven correct picks.
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Schedule Food Essays For Cozy Reading
- Save food-essay reading for holiday downtime and check Tamar Adler's new essay collection.
Publishers Game The Award Calendar
- End-of-year release strategies gamed eligibility windows and create confusion for lists.
Metadata Frustration With Publishers
- Jeff jokes about metadata issues after noticing Simon & Schuster listed wrong release dates and page counts.