bookriot.comadded August 2026
BOOK RIOTby Community2d ago
In September, the National Book Award judges announced their longlists in five categories, including Nonfiction. Today, they’ve shared the five books on the shortlist.
BOOK RIOTby Vanessa Diaz2d ago
Sense and Sensibility is not Jane Austen’s signal work, but it is her first published novel. This beloved tale of sisters trying to find love and preserve their family’s legacy was originally...
BOOK RIOTby Danika Ellis2d ago
This is the biggest publishing month of the year, and queer books are no exception. There are so many incredible new LGBTQ books out in October 2026; I have more than a hundred on my personal...
BOOK RIOTby Katie McLain Horner2d ago
Welcome back, library friends. I have a mega list of library news for October, including updates and think pieces to keep you at the top of your circulation and reference game.
BOOK RIOTby S. Zainab Williams2d ago
I’m an avid, longtime reader of science fiction and fantasy so I take selecting the best new SF/F books of the month seriously, and few things make me happier than sharing what’s in store.
BOOK RIOTby Community2d ago
Libby’s favorite Latine titles The Libby team has shared with us their favorite titles by Latine authors to read this Latine Heritage month and beyond.
BOOK RIOTby Erica Ezeifedi2d ago
There really just are too many books coming out—highly anticipated books that are from well-established, bestselling authors and debuts alike.
BOOK RIOTby Guest2d ago
Travis Baldree is the author of the cozy fantasy novel Legends & Lattes, which has been adapted into Legends & Lattes: The Graphic Novel, out today from Ten Speed Graphic.
BOOK RIOTby Erica Ezeifedi3d ago
With the start of October, there’s been round-up after round-up of the most anticipated and best books coming out this month.
BOOK RIOTby Danika Ellis3d ago
We’re in the middle of Latine Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th. To celebrate, I’m highlighting seven books by Latine authors that check off tasks in the 2026 Read...
BOOK RIOTby Vanessa Diaz3d ago
October’s new mystery, thriller, and true crime books offer a little something for everyone. Want something Gothic? How about an homage to Edgar Allen Poe?
BOOK RIOTby Liberty Hardy3d ago
Horror is still a hot genre right now, and thank goodness for that, because being scared by imaginary things is fun! (Being scared by real life, not so much.)
BOOK RIOTby Silvana Reyes Lopez3d ago
Let’s start October the right way… meaning we have to pick an amazing book to read to kick off the spooky month!
BOOK RIOTby Kelly Jensen3d ago
While many readers consider the fall prime time for horror reading, for others, it’s a season for diving into all things cozy, gentle, and whimsical.
BOOK RIOTby Community3d ago
Fanfiction changed how I think about the purpose of stories At my big age, I’ve recently become obsessed with fanfic.
BOOK RIOTby Guest3d ago
Samantha Josephs is the author of the trans horror novel Carrying, out tomorrow from G.P. Putnam’s Sons. Below, she recommends three trans and queer horror reads. (Photo credit: Jack Dailey.)
BOOK RIOTby Danika Ellis3d ago
At my big age, I’ve recently become obsessed with fanfic. There’s no question that I’ve read more fanfic than books this year, and I don’t regret it.
BOOK RIOTby Julia Rittenberg6d ago
Comics and graphic novels are one of the best ways to transport yourself while reading. Artists use style and detailed flourishes to show their readers both the familiar and the strange.
BOOK RIOTby Community6d ago
Put away the beach reads: we’re now firmly in fall, the best reading season of the year. In September, the majority of the most-read titles were carryovers from previous months, including The...
BOOK RIOTby Danika Ellis6d ago
We’ve made it to the best reading month of the year! At least, it is in my life. I save up horror and horror-adjacent books all year and marathon them during Halloween month.
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