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Book Riot
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The Bear
Word Of Mouth
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Texas Reader Act
The Intuitionist
Marginalized Voices In Literature
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Reservation Dogs
Slow Horses
Book Riot
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Winter 2024 New Releases
Barack Obama

Book Riot's Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky discuss the latest news in the world of books and reading, including hot new releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.

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This is a preview of our live recording of the Most Recommendable Books of the Century (so far) at Powell's in beautiful downtown Portland, Oregon. If you aren't already a Patreon member, you can listen to the full recording when you sign up. Thanks ... more

Jeff and Rebecca debrief a little about their live recording at Powell's last week before talking about Meta Streisanding itself, the exciting/scary news of Scorsese's for actual life Gilead adaptation, and more of the week's book news.

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Jeff and Rebecca talk about The Antidote by Karen Russell.

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Jeff fills Rebecca on his recent trip to New York for publishing meetings before they talk about the newly announced Harper Lee collection and other items of note.

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Recent Guests

Jess Pryde
Expert on romance literature and co-host of When in Romance Podcast
Book Riot
Episode: Everything Romance with Jessica Pryde
Brenna Connor
Data analyst from Circana
Circana
Episode: Gaiman Sued, Blurbs Deprecated, and A Book Sales Check-In
Jami Attenberg
Novelist and author of A Reason to See You Again; creator of A Thousand Words of Summer writing project.
Episode: ONYX STORM Rolls In, It's a Very Bookish Oscars, and Making Your Own Book Fair
Kathleen Schmidt
Founder and CEO of KMS Public Relations, a book publicist with extensive experience
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Episode: The Neil Gaiman Story Gets Worse, Best-Selling Books of 2024, and The Price of Books with Kathleen Schmidt
Randy Winston
Guest from The Black List
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Episode: Spring 2025 Adaptation Preview
Jason Blitman
Host of Gays Reading Podcast, amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices
The Gays Reading Podcast
Episode: More of Our Most Anticipated Books of 2025
Brooke Nagler
Editorial assistant to Julie Bear at The Book Group
The Book Group
Episode: B&N's Book of the Year Finalists, PW's Books of the Year, Recent Reading, and What It's Like to Be a Newcomer in the World of Literary Agencies
Amanda Litman
Executive Director of Run for Something, a nonprofit organization that helps citizens run for local office.
Run for Something
Episode: Notes from a Trip to New York, Recent Reading, and Amanda Litman from RUN FOR SOMETHING
Gilbert Cruz
Editor of The New York Times Book Review
The New York Times
Episode: Building The 100 Best Books of the Century with Gilbert Cruz, Editor of THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

Hosts

Jeff O'Neal
Co-host known for his engaging and sometimes controversial commentary on book-related topics, bringing personal anecdotes and industry insights into the discussion.
Rebecca Schinsky
Co-host who brings a thoughtful and often humorous perspective on book discussions, emphasizing the importance of diversity in literature and reader engagement.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Acotar please come to HBO

    I think ACOTAR would be perfect on HBO. And I am super bummed that it got canned by Hulu. I’ve been waiting for this since I read the first books back in 2016. I think that fae realm would be so cool to see come alive. Love you guys and your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrandiInTheBox
    United States17 days ago
  • Like catching up with your favorite book friends

    I enjoy the insight and the information shared. Both about books and the publishing industry. I don’t follow any book trends or social media stuff so this is where I learn about book-related things people talk about. The downside of this chatty conversational style is that the hosts tend to interrupt each other before they’ve finished their thoughts. Which is baffling because this is an edited show. My impression that Jeff does it because he’s the main/dominant (?) host and Rebecca does it becau... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    alwayshungry2020
    United Statesa month ago
  • You are not the book police.

    After this last episode, I’m done here. You guys are just too political and telling me how I should be choosing books based on an author’s skin color etc. I read everything, but you telling me how I’m doing it wrong just really turns me off. Rebecca needs to leave. Oh wait, I already did.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Neatofrito81
    United States2 months ago
  • Meh

    So many ads literally one after the other. Feel like the hosts stray off topic multiple times. I just feel quite meh

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Boy Parts
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • My fav book podcast

    So glad I found this podcast; I love hearing about the latest book news, new releases and recommendations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clara_bow
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions around upcoming releases and adaptations, highlighting the hosts' chemistry. Some listeners express concerns over conversational dynamics between the hosts, particularly interruptions during discussions. Reviews praise the informative nature of the discussions while also pointing out a desire for a broader range of topics, especially regarding literary controversies.
The humor and relatable insights shared by the hosts make the episodes enjoyable, though feedback suggests that the frequency of episodes may dilute initial content quality.
Overall, listeners value the informative content but express mixed feelings about the host interactions, with a notable majority leaning towards appreciating the informative aspect of the show.

Chart Rankings

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ONYX STORM Rolls In, It's a Very Bookish Oscars, and Making Your Own Book Fair
Q: How does the book fair ensure that every child walks away with a book?
Every child walks in knowing they can pick something, allowing them to experience a joyful book fair atmosphere without financial barriers.
ONYX STORM Rolls In, It's a Very Bookish Oscars, and Making Your Own Book Fair
Q: What inspired the book fair project?
The project was inspired by an article about a scholastic book fair organized in a school, and Jami Attenberg wanted to create a similar impact in her community.
The Neil Gaiman Story Gets Worse, Best-Selling Books of 2024, and The Price of Books with Kathleen Schmidt
Q: What is the current state of book pricing and what factors influence it?
Prices for books have not increased significantly in recent years, and while e-books are generally less expensive, many consumers still find their pricing higher than expected; it's essential to consider the distribution of costs within the publishing ecosystem.
The Neil Gaiman Story Gets Worse, Best-Selling Books of 2024, and The Price of Books with Kathleen Schmidt
Q: What are the potential impacts of tariffs on the book industry?
Tariffs may cause significant increases in the cost of printed books, especially for illustrated and specialty items, leading publishers to raise prices and be more selective in the titles they produce.
Spring 2025 Adaptation Preview
Q: How did you find Slow Horses?
I found it through a podcast discussing anticipated shows and was intrigued by the concept of spies failing at their jobs.

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