Jeff and Rebecca talk Zadie Smith's Dead & Alive . Check out Zero to Well-Read ! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast Patreon Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jeff talks to Dhonielle Clayton and Caroline Richmond of We Need Diverse Books about censorship, book bannings, and the ongoing drive to diversify books and reading in the U.S. Check out Zero to Well-Read ! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast Patreon Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode...
Jeff and Rebecca consider 10 contenders for the title of It Book of November. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Check out Zero to Well-Read ! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast Patreon Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite Book of Lives by Margaret Atwood The Look by Michelle Oba...
Jeff and Rebecca put on their rain gear as the best books of the year storm approaches. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Check out Zero to Well-Read ! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast Patreon Barnes & Noble kicks off Best Books of the Year season Amazon revisits 25 years of ...
Book Riot's managing editor, Vanessa Diaz, returns to re-examine the strange and influential life of Edgar Allan Poe. Follow the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. Check out Zero to Well-Read ! The Book Riot Podcast Patreon The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
This episode covers a range of book world news, from Jeff Hiller being announced as the host for the National Book Awards to the first book deal emerging from The Blacklist's fiction program. The hosts also delve into concerning updates regarding Texas school library closures. Additionally, they highlight picks from The Millions Fall Book Preview and share personal reading updates, including a challenge for listeners to rate their "Zero to Well Read" podcast.
With Guillermo del Toro's Netflix adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in the news, we thought we would bring out an episode we did for Annotated several years ago. It's a great story and we had fun doing this one. Enjoy. This episode of Annotated was written by me, Jeff O’Neal, and directed by Jeremy Desmon. Sound editing and design by Kyle O’Neal. Our thanks to Mahvesh Murad for being our Mary Shelley, Bob Schinsky for being our Lord Byron, Amanda Nelson for being our Jane Clairmont and K...
Professor Laura McGrath joins Jeff and Rebecca to discuss fascinating research on how readers truly engage with books, often contrary to the publishing industry's genre-focused approach. They explore the "omnivore hypothesis," which suggests cultural consumers enjoy a broad range of media, and analyze Goodreads data to reveal how readers define and interact with genres. The discussion highlights the fluidity of genre, the cultural capital of eclectic reading, and the unique characteristics of specific reading communities like romance and literary fiction.
This episode covers major literary award news, including the Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to Laszlo Krasnohorkai, National Book Award finalists, and Kirkus Prize winners, alongside Tommy Orange's MacArthur 'Genius' Grant. The hosts also discuss the alarming news of Baker & Taylor's potential closure and its impact on libraries. A significant portion features Hachette CEO David Shelley, who delves into the challenges of book banning, censorship, and the ongoing efforts toward diversity and inclusion within the publishing industry, offering insights into market trends and the future of audiobooks.
A drop-in of the most recent episode of Zero to Well-Read, in which Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinksy are joined by Book Riot editors Vanessa Diaz and Kelly Jensen to talk about Stephanie Meyer's cultural juggernaut: Twilight . This was a lot of fun. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Check out Zero to Well-Read ! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updat...
Jeff and Rebecca talk about the opening of the portal to submit claims against the $1.5 Billion Anthropic settlement, Reading Rainbow' s relaunch, One Battle After Another , and more of the week's book news. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Check out Zero to...
Jeff and Rebecca consider 10 candidates for the title, It Book of October 2025. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Check out Zero to Well-Read ! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Wayfinder by Adam Johnson The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers King Sorrow by Joe Hill The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories a...
Jeff and Rebecca talk about The Booker Prize finalists, a judicial brow-beating, soft book sales, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendations help you find your next favorite read with handpicked suggestions from professional book nerds. Get started today from just $18! The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Check out Zero to Well-Read ! ...
Today we have for you an episode from the Brooklyn Public Library’s Borrowed & Returned podcast series, looking back on Ezra Jack Keats' trailblazing picture book and how it continues to resonate with readers. You can find Borrowed & Returned wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jeff and Rebecca talk about the week's book news, from Trump flimsy lawsuit against PRH and The New York Times (and why it matters, flimsy as it is), break down a couple of award lists, do some Jefftionary entries, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendations help you find your next favorite read with handpicked suggestions from professional book nerds. Get started today from just $18! The Book Rio...
Jeff, Rebecca, and Vanessa gather in a secret chamber to discuss the wonderfully absurd mysteries of Dan Brown's latest, The Secret of Secrets . Check out Zero to Well-Read ! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendations help you find your next favorite read with handpicked suggestions from professional book ne...
Book Riot's managing editor Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca for a discussion about the National Book Awards longlists, authors' big settlement from Anthropic, and exciting adaptation news. Then, Vanessa takes Rebecca on a journey down the literary rabbit hole. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendations help you f...
Jeff and Rebecca introduce their new podcast, Zero to Well-Read, with its inaugural episode about The Great Gatsby . We dig into what makes Gatsby a classic, why it’s all over high school reading lists, and the ways it still echoes in our culture. This season of Zero to Well-Read is presented by Thriftbooks . Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to help you get the most out of your reading life. Email us: zerotowellread@bookriot.com The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of...
Jeff and Rebecca announce a couple of new projects before talking about authors settling with Anthropic, Obama's summer reading list, the Kirkus Prize nominees, B&N buying Books Inc, and more of the week's book stories. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendati...
Jeff and Rebecca crown the It Book of September 2025. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendations help you find your next favorite read with handpicked suggestions from professional book nerds. Get started today from just $18! Learn more about your ad c...
This is a bonus preview of our Patreon-only episode: Deals Deals Deals for August 2025, in which Jeff presents interesting book deals for Rebecca's consideration. To listen to the full episode and all previous bonus content, become a Patreon member here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff, Rebecca, and Vanessa talk about Katabasis by R.F. Kuang. Spoiler-free discussion for the first bit, with warning when we wade into deeper plot waters. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendations help you find your next favorite read with handpicke...
Jeff and Rebecca talk about a big new survey of American reading habits, the Polari Prize closing up shop for the year, Katabasis getting an adaptation, ghost-written vanity memoirs, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendations help you find yo...
Jeff and Rebecca preview a huge season of literary adaptations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Book Riot is hiring a digital content specialist! If you love books and know the ins and outs of social media strategy, and especially social video, consider joining the team. Find details and apply by August 22, ...
An encouraging court win, thoughts on book reviews, direct to Kanopy films, and more of the week's book news. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Book Riot is hiring a digital content specialist! If you love books and know the ins and outs of social media strategy, and especially social video, consider joining t...
Jeff and Rebecca process some public comments about the idea of being "well-read," a big influencer book club, a study on the gender of animals in kids books, and more book news of the week. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Book Riot is hiring a digital content specialist! If you love books and know the ins a...
Jeff and Rebecca break down the 2025 longlist for the Booker Prize, digest the news of a new book from Kamala Harris, lament the demise of class (behavior, not socio-economic status), and much more. Jeff and Rebecca decide what the It Book of August will be. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Book Riot is hirin...
Jeff and Rebecca decide what the It Book of August will be. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations delivers reading recommendations hand-picked just for you by real human book nerds. Plans start at just $18! Discussed in this episode: We are hiring...
Vanessa Diaz joins Jeff as he workshops a couple of takes, before they dive into IMAX scalping, way early award longlists, and more of the week's book news. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations delivers reading recommendations hand-picked just fo...
It's as far back as we go with these historical rankings--30 years to 1995. Strange year, that sees Jeff pick a single copy of an individual book in his top 10. Christian dystopias, fairy tale retellings, genre-changing memoirs: there are spots for all of them in our top 10s. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. ...
