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Book Riot believes that discussions about literature and reading should reflect the wide variety of books and readers out there. Our tone can range from serious to light-hearted. While some of our contributors are seasoned writers, many are just starting out. We enjoy creating engaging lists as much as we appreciate insightful reviews. We embrace the idea that it’s possible to appreciate both J.K. Rowling and J.M. Coetzee, and that there’s plenty of clever, humorous, and enlightening commentary to be found on both authors without needing to pick a side.

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The 6 Best Dark Academia Books for Romance Readers

4 days ago | bookriot.com | CJ Connor

Zando ProjectsRevenge, romance, and a secret-stained campus—Nightshade by Autumn Woods is a dark academia TikTok sensation you won’t want to miss. At elite Sorrowsong University in the Scottish Highlands, Ophelia Winters is determined to uncover the truth about her parents’ deaths. But when a stalker begins to threaten her, she must rely on the one person she vowed to destroy: Alex Corbeau-Green, son of her prime suspect.
Cool Kids Read Books: Bookish Gifts for the Young Ones You Love

5 days ago | bookriot.com | Ashlie Swicker

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Finding the perfect gift for a child can feel like a quest worthy of its own story—but for young readers and budding bookworms, the best presents often come with pages. Bookish gifts offer more than just entertainment; they spark imagination, build empathy, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Romance Helped Me Make Peace with Being Too Much

5 days ago | bookriot.com | Nikki DeMarco

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. A lie I’ve been told all my life, and believed for most of it, is that I am too much. I’ve felt different for as long as I can remember, but “too much” didn’t enter until I started being interested in romantic relationships. It started with my body being too big, just on the wrong side of petite.
The Biggest Book of the Summer is 100% Worth the Hype

1 week ago | bookriot.com | Emily Martin

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. You are a member of the book community, so you have absolutely heard of this book. It was one of the most highly anticipated books of the year and landed on a lot of summer book lists, even before its release earlier this month.
A Road Map For Restoring School Librarians and More Library Updates

1 week ago | bookriot.com | Katie Horner

It’s time for me to clean house a little and pull together some of the random library-related news updates that have been floating around in my Google Docs. Some highlights are dating apps getting into the publishing game, audiobook sales continuing to rise, new book announcements, and a road map for restoring school librarians. Come on in!AI is getting more powerful, but its hallucinations are getting worse. Tell me something we don’t already know.
This Alternate History Shows How to Overthrow an Oppressive Government

1 week ago | bookriot.com | Danika Ellis

As I read this book, I was reminded of how many SFF dystopian stories we have about young people overthrowing an oppressive government and how few of them are set in our world—as if we have no examples of powers worth opposing.
Here's What 2025 Book You Should Read Based on Your Favorite Labubu

1 week ago | bookriot.com | Emily Martin

It’s 2025, and if you’re still unsure of what Labubus are, then you must be living in a cave somewhere, and how do you have access to the internet? But for the uninitiated, Labubus are the #1 trending accessory, as seen on celebrities such as Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Kim Kardashian, and BLACKPINK members Lisa and Rosé. The cute little Where The Wild Things Are-esque characters were created by artist Kasing Lung. Lung was raised in the Netherlands and based his fuzzy little creatures on Nordic folklore.
Sherlock-Inspired Mysteries To Read Now

1 week ago | bookriot.com | Jamie Canaves

The game is afoot—with a twist! If you stood on the street and asked anyone walking by if they’d heard of Sherlock Holmes, I can’t imagine there would be many “no” responses. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories have been translated into 70 languages, and the sheer number of adaptations and reimaginings, not to mention all the works they’ve inspired, are everywhere.
Librarian and Social Media Star Mychal Threets Has A New Book and More Book News!

1 week ago | bookriot.com | Emily Martin

It’s time for another rundown of all the latest book news, book fans! And we have a lot to chat about this week. From cover reveals to new adaptation announcements to new trailers and new book clubs, let’s get excited about all things bookish. Check out the cover of librarian and social media sensation Mychal Threets’s new children’s book, I’m So Happy You’re Here. The cover was designed by Random House Children’s Books assistant art director Elizabeth Tardiff.
Here are All the Latest IMLS and Library Legislation Updates

1 week ago | bookriot.com | Katie Horner

There’s a lot going on in the world right now (I mean, did any of us have “escaped zebra in Tennessee gets airlifted back to captivity” on our bingo cards?), so let’s take a minute and recap what’s been happening with IMLS and library legislation. (And see what’s on deck for new summer releases!)The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has not had a great couple of weeks.