Book Riot - The Podcast

Join Jeff and Rebecca as they discuss the most anticipated books of March, including works by Tana French, Paulo Coehlo, and Helen Oyeyemi. Dive into new releases and upcoming novels from various genres, exploring themes of identity, culture, and empowerment. Get insights into the literary world and stay updated on the latest book club picks and trends.

Jeff and Rebecca review some of the most interesting book deal announcements from the last few months.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 LeVar Burton's book deal, opening up the National Book Awards, book banning news, and why no one should think this is the forever home for Simon & Schuster.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.Discussed in this episode:Sign up for Better Living Through Books and the BR Pod newsletterFirst Edition!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonNational Book Awards open to authors who are not US citizensLeVar Burton Signs 2-book dealWest Virginia House passes bill that allows prosecution of librariansMaryland legislators introduce the Freedom to Read ActALA releases “book résumés” to help fight book bansMarilynne Robinson remains lovelyKKR is in no hurry to sell S&S. But they will Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are re-running an episode from our short-run podcast series Adaptation Nation on Dune, covering Frank Herbert's novel and what turned out to be part one of Denis Villaneueve's adaptation. Amanda Nelson and Jenn Northington joined Jeff for this deep dive.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.Discussed in this episode:Sign up for Better Living Through Books and the BR Pod newsletterFirst Edition!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonFrank Herbert’s Distrust of JFKHari Kunzru on DuneMuslim Influences in DuneIs Dune a White Savior Narrative?Sidelining Arab Voices in DuneDune Book Club with Ausma Zehanat Khan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca dive into general questions from listeners and offer personalized recommendations, including whether any F. Scott Fitzgerald books are worth reading and what's the deal with Huck Finn?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 discuss some good listener feedback on coincidences before running through a bunch of adaptation news and then talking about recent media consumption.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.Discussed in this episode:Sign up for Better Living Through Books and the BR Pod newsletterFirst Edition!The Book Riot Podcast Patreon The Elly Conway “mystery” was indeed the most interesting thing about Argylle..and even that is pretty boringOngoing: Publishers confirm that Spotify audiobook sales have been solid in terms of revenue & reaching new usersAmy Adams & Jenna Ortega in talks for Klara & the Sun adaptationWho wants to watch the Hallmark Channel’s Jane Austen adaptations with me?Lifetime gets its groove back with Terry McMillanAnd I guess we’re going to do A Gentleman in MoscowBut we will not be getting the big ACOTAR series, or maybe we will Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca for a conversation about the best movies adapted from romances and love stories, the ones that are due for a remake, and a few creative takes on what a love story even is.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.Discussed in this Episode:Vanessa's ode to Practical MagicRebecca revisits The Bridges of Madison CountyThe Adaptation Nation podcast feed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Trisha Brown and Jess Pryde, hosts of When in Romance, join Jeff to talk about what's going on in the world of romance: what's changed over the last ten years (and what hasn't), what the state of romance is today, where it's going, and a recommendation or two as well. This was fun. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:When in Romance PodcastMost Anticipated Books of 2023 Episode of When in RomanceSign up for Better Living Through Books and the BR Pod newsletterFirst Edition!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonBlack Love Matters, edited by Jessica P.  PrydeThe Wedding Date by Jasmine GuilloryThe Kiss Quotient by Helen HoangRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonIndigo by Beverly JenkinsRole Playing by Cathy YardleyBoyfriend Material by Alexis HallThe Viscount Made Me Do It by Diana QuincyA Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia WilliamsAfter Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca take a moment to mark the death of N. Scott Momaday, do a post-mortem on the Argylle 'intrigue," pitch a movie based on a secret banned bookshelf in Houston, 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!2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:Sign up for Better Living Through Books and the BR Pod newsletterFirst Edition!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonN. Scott Momaday Has DiedOf course Constance Grady did the legwork on ArgylleThe Argylle movie reviews are rolling in, and they’re…not greatHow not to pitch your book to BookTokersHero of the Week: Texas teacher’s clandestine library of banned booksSome late-breaking info about Spotify’s audiobook performance; Audible is concernedMartyr! by Kaveh AkbarCome and Get It by Kiley ReidThe Fury by Alex Michaelides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices