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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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June Horror Novels to Kickstart Your Summer Scares

1 day ago | bookriot.com | Emily Martin

In 2025, every month has been a good month for horror, and June will be no different. Whatever scares you, there’s a creepy book for you to read this month. From strange portals to spooky houses, from final girls to gorgeously gothic vampires, June’s horror new release roster has you covered. Here are seven of the best scary books coming out this month that will send chills down your spine.
Medieval Sapphic Horror that Reads Like a Heart-Racing Fever Dream

1 day ago | bookriot.com | Emily Martin

Are you excited for the warm weather and sunshine as the summer approaches? Or are you counting down the days ’til the leaves turn and Halloween arrives? If the latter sounds more like you, have I got the anti-beach read for you this summer. This one is a huge shout-out to all the horror fans who keep the dark months in their hearts every season and who love to get weird. You all are going to eat this one up. Caitlin Starling is an author who seemingly refuses to be boxed into any one genre.
The Most Popular Books of May, According to Libby

2 days ago | bookriot.com | Erica Ezeifedi

For the past few months, we’ve been looking at checkout statistics for Libby—the app that patrons can use to check out ebooks, audiobooks, and emagazines. For May, we’re switching things up a bit. This time, we’re looking at the check-ourt numbers for ebooks as well as audiobooks. Both sets of statistics offer some interesting insight into library patron interests throughout the country. The books span from a very recent mega-bestselling thriller to a book by a certain Georgian-era fave.
Must-Read Middle Grade Novels Out Soon!

2 days ago | bookriot.com | Emily Martin

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Middle grade novels are really shining in 2025. There have been so many great middle grade novels already released this year—if you haven’t checked them out yet, just take a look at these 10 middle grade books that came out this March.
Your Favorite Queer Authors' Favorite Queer Books

3 days ago | bookriot.com | Danika Ellis

It’s Pride month, which is the perfect excuse to buy and read a bunch of queer books. One method I really enjoy for finding new books is to take the recommendations of my favorite authors. Carmen Maria Machado hasn’t led me astray yet. Unfortunately, I don’t have these authors on speed dial, but luckily, they usually have shared their recommendations publicly. Below I’ve put together queer book recommendations from 11 beloved queer authors.
The Best Books to Read in June

4 days ago | bookriot.com | Erica Ezeifedi

It’s always exciting to step into a new month and see what book publishers have in store for us. June has the added bonus of being the first month of summer, and so all the books coming out around this time also have the luxury of being associated with summer reading. And let me just say that we have all the summer reading recs. In addition to our list of the Best Beach Reads of All Time, there is this list, a compilation of the most noteworthy books coming out in June, according to our writers.
The Best Book Club Books of May

4 days ago | bookriot.com | Erica Ezeifedi

With May having just ended, we can now look back at all the bookish things the month brought. There were lists upon lists of excellent summer reading—from The New York Times’ fiction and nonfiction lists to a general list by The LA Times’. Esquire got a bit of a jump on us with their list of the best books of the year so far, an we even released our list of the Best Beach Reads of All Time, just ahead of the sunny season.
12 of the Best New LGBTQIA+ Books Out in June 2025

4 days ago | bookriot.com | Danika Ellis

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. There are so many excellent queer books out this Pride Month that it felt impossible to narrow it down to just ten, so I cheated a little. Below, you’ll find 12 books in a range of genres, formats, age categories, and queer rep.
DEI Books Restored to the Naval Academy Library, and More News for Librarians

4 days ago | bookriot.com | Katie Horner

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Katie's parents never told her "no" when she asked for a book, which was the start of most of her problems. She has an MLIS from the University of Illinois and works full time as a Circulation & Reference Manager in Illinois.
7 Page-to-Screen Adaptations to Look Forward to This June

4 days ago | bookriot.com | Emily Martin

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. 2025’s page-to-screen adaptations are heating up this summer. We have quite an exciting roster of upcoming movies and TV shows to look forward to in June. Whether you’re ready to head out to the cinema or cozy up on the couch at home, as a book lover, you’re going to have a lot to watch this month.