bookriot.comadded August 2026
BOOK RIOTby Community4h ago
The winners of the 2026 Kirkus Prize were just announced October 7th during a ceremony. With its $50,000 prize for winning authors, the Prize, in its 13th year, is one of the richest literary...
BOOK RIOTby Megan Mabee10h ago
Slow burn romances are my favorite romance trope. I love the gradual build of feelings over the course of the novel. This helps the love feel genuine and earned between the characters.
BOOK RIOTby Community10h ago
Appearing on the bestseller lists for the first time this week are some familiar authors with new releases, including John Green’s adult fiction debut, Hollywood, Ending.
BOOK RIOTby Emily Martin10h ago
Books and literature are the key to changing the world. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
BOOK RIOTby Kelly Jensen10h ago
There are still a few days left to celebrate Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month, and without question, there’s no better time to start looking ahead to the amazing Latine YA books that will be...
BOOK RIOTby Susie Dumond10h ago
Some may say ghosts are too scary to introduce to young kids. I disagree. Ghosts don’t have to be scary; they can be cute, silly, funny, and friendly. Casper taught us that!
BOOK RIOTby Community10h ago
Fashion! Turn the page. Fashion! Book Girl Summer is still stomping the runway. The fashion trend gained traction after Vogue crowned summer 2024 the season for literary looks.
BOOK RIOTby Guest11h ago
Natalie Baszile is the author of Queen Sugar and Friends and Family, which is out this week from Pamela Dorman Books. Below, she recommends three books celebrating complicated women.
BOOK RIOTby Erica Ezeifedi1d ago
I have one word for October’s historical fiction releases: rich. Decadent, even (okay, so two words).
BOOK RIOTby Erica Ezeifedi1d ago
From the Ignatz Awards to the Nashville Comics Festival, the world of comics has been booked and busy the last couple of months. That includes new releases.
BOOK RIOTby Susie Dumond1d ago
Halloween is creeping right up on us. Is your costume still a big question mark? All the answers lie within your favorite mystery novels.
BOOK RIOTby Kelly Jensen1d ago
Is October your favorite month? If so, you’re among the millions of others thrilled that we’ve finally arrived here.
BOOK RIOTby Leah Rachel von Essen1d ago
One of my favorite things in the world is to stack up a series, whether it’s a duology or a trilogy, prepare a nice warm beverage, snuggle under a cozy blanket, and just start reading.
BOOK RIOTby Addison Ciuchta1d ago
Feminine rage horror is, well, all the rage right now. These stories of women who are at their wits’ end with systemic injustice, societal expectations, and daily sexism give voice to real-life...
BOOK RIOTby Community1d ago
Treasure, not trash We see cover design trends come and go. Some take hold for reasons that make sense–the colorful blobs aesthetic from a few years ago was meant to look good in photos and as...
BOOK RIOTby Kelly Jensen1d ago
We see cover design trends come and go. Some take hold for reasons that make sense–the colorful blobs aesthetic from a few years ago was meant to look good in photos and as thumb nails on social...
BOOK RIOTby Community2d ago
Just last month, the National Book Award judges announced their longlists for Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature.
BOOK RIOTby Community2d ago
Just last month, the National Book Award judges announced their longlists for Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature.
BOOK RIOTby Community2d ago
Last month, the National Book Award judges announced their longlists in five categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature.
BOOK RIOTby Community2d ago
In September, the National Book Award judges announced their longlists in five categories, including Translated Literature. Today, they’ve shared the five books on the shortlist.
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