bookriot.comadded August 2026
BOOK RIOTby Kelly Jensen8h ago
In yet another escalation of the manufactured panic over the content of books in school libraries, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick held a news conference this week, threatening public schools...
62%plop scoreBOOK RIOTby Kelly Jensen12h ago
The state of Utah continues its 2026 book banning blitz. On August 19, the state added its 37th book to the list of books that must be removed from every public school in the state: Push by...
55%plop scoreBOOK RIOTby Community12h ago
We have two new titles on the bestseller lists this week, both from beloved authors. One is The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman, the third book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series.
46%plop scoreBOOK RIOTby Silvana Reyes Lopez12h ago
Many people might differ with this take, but #BookTok has done a good job of getting books into readers’ hands.
58%plop scoreBOOK RIOTby Liberty Hardy12h ago
Readers, I have always found that a really great way to have hope about the future is to look at upcoming books.
58%plop scoreBOOK RIOTby Ashlie Swicker12h ago
A lot has changed in the world, but kids still love going to the movies. I live in a city with a wide socioeconomic range, and a lot of family activities are cost-prohibitive.
61%plop scoreBOOK RIOTby Kelly Jensen12h ago
Book cover makeovers are fascinating. It takes a lot of time, money, and effort to land on a book cover for any new title, and that effort is important because, despite the saying, we judge a book...
58%plop scoreBOOK RIOTby Community13h ago
A triple threat of danger, dark secrets, and suspense. Enter for a chance to win three heart-pounding thrillers: The Strangers by Ryan David Jahn, The Night Pool by Lauren Lee Smith, and The Five...
61%plop scoreBOOK RIOTby Vanessa Diaz13h ago
As a certified lover of all things fall, I have gleefully begun my ‘Ber Month countdown, not only in anticipation of cooler temps, leaves changing color, and gourd-flavored everything, but of the...
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