Podcasts about book news

What a thrill to talk to the prolific author Will Self on the occassion of his latest novel, The Quantity Theory of Morality. We discuss the book and a lot more besides!  Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-MolinaEdited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

For our mid-month book news check in for May 2026, we catch up on the latest Asian American publishing announcements as well as check in on some of the latest news and tea from the greater book industry.Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:The First White Hair by Yasmin ZaherThe Dragon Thief by Ellen OhIt Begins with the End by Samira AhmedSummers in Syria by Shifa Saltagi Safadi; illust. by Hatem AlyOur Built World: An Architectural Journey Along the Silk Road by Fiyel Levent; illust. by Daby Zainab FaidhiSheen by Cindy PonBook news mentioned on this episode:TokyoPop launches Children's imprintOur Chinatown Market by Jasmine Fang; illust. by Thai My PhuongBooks & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the Books & Boba Podcast by:Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merchFollow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebookThe Books & Boba May 2026 pick is No-No Boy by John OkadaThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

Galley Beggar Press's forthcoming books, and we talk to Professor Caroline Bicks about her  new book, Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear With Stephen King, which draws on her time researching King's notes and early drafts, her talks with him, and finding synergies between King's work and Shakespeare's. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-MolinaEdited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

Join us for a really fun, fascinating discussion with writer David Keenan discussing his latest novel, Boyhood.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-MolinaEdited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

Raeleen has a big thrifted book haul, Ariel has somehow gotten into the middle of four books, Raeleen has finished another Stephen King, and Ariel is testing a new mini e-reader... it's a juicy one!Check out Ariel's Anne Trip! https://www.chasinganne.com/Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.comNeed Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1XwOur Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex A, Alex D, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Laura, Léane, Livi, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany!Chapters:00:00 - Should Ariel Become A Surfer?02:08 - Some News!04:21 - Bingo Card!!!07:35 - Our Mashed Potatoes 202609:47 - Book Haul19:57 - Soup of the Day!37:32 - “Chasing Anne”40:18 - A New E-Reader45:32 - Review: Doctor Sleep53:06 - Book News

For our mid-month book news check in for April 2026, we catch up on the latest Asian American publishing announcements as well as check in on some distressing news for our legacy Kindles.Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:The Library of Lost Time by Vaishnavi PatelBoxBoxBoxBox by Wan SakamotoMama's Magical Hands by Yu An XieThe Kids Came Back Wrong edited by Wen-yi LeeCrush by Souvankham ThammavongsaIt Was an Ordinary Name by Souvankham ThammavongsaThe Golden Shoes by Jocelyn ChoThe Summer I Turned Pretty Graphic Novel by Cynthia Yuan Cheng and Arielle Jovellanos; illust by Sara FaberBefore & Now by Balsam El-bayyaGoat for Dinner by Tao NyeuCuriosities by Robert Kondo and Megan BartelSarah in Charge by Ellen OhThis Is Our Diwali by Jyoti Rajan Gopal; illust by Michelle PereiraThe Book Witch by Nora ElghazzawiMagic Shoyu Shop by Debbi Michiko Florence; illust. by Minako TomigaharaBook news mentioned on this episode:Amazon pulls support from Kindles pre-2013Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the Books & Boba Podcast by:Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merchFollow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebookThe Books & Boba April 2026 pick is The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto YambaoThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

Our guest is writer Angela Flournoy who joined us to talk about her novel, The Wilderness, a book about sisterhood and chosen family that explores four friends' experiences during our turbulent times. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-MolinaEdited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

Jeff and Rebecca note the closing of MCD, talk about The Correspondent's rise, Paramount gets back into books, scratch their heads over Audible's Story House, recent reading, and more. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Join The Book Riot Podcast Patreon for bonus content and ad-free listening. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Shout-out to The Millions spring preview Pour one out for MCD The Correspondent wins inaugural James Patterson/Bookshop debut novel prize Indies Choice Book Awards winners Audible launches Story House listening lounge Paramount is getting back into the books business Warner Brothers developing House in the Cerulean Sea animated series Parable of the Sower adaptation is coming Use code THEBOOKS for 20% off at Cozy Earth. Go to quince.com/bookriot for free shipping and 365-day returns. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca talk about a transitional moment in book sales, National Book Critics Circle Winners, National Black Bookstore Day, recent reading, and much more. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Join The Book Riot Podcast Patreon for bonus content and ad-free listening. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: NBCC winners April 7 is the first National Black Bookstore Day PRH profits dropped 4.7% in 2025 Print sales fell 3.1% in first quarter of 2026 First Pynchon, now it turns out we've been saying Thoreau wrong Harlequin to co-produce AI-generated microdramas A24 picks up London Falling for adaptation The Corrections series starring Meryl Streep lands at Netflix Peacock picks up Dungeon Crawler Carl Use code THEBOOKS for 20% off at Cozy Earth. Go to quince.com/bookriot for free shipping and 365-day returns. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Deighton, a British master of the spy thriller has died. Sam's a fan. And we had a great time talking with writer Eoghan Walls about his latest novel, Field Notes From An Extinction.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-MolinaEdited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

SO excited to have bestie of the pod (and co-host emeritus), Grace Atwood, on to talk about what she's been up to lately, specifically the joy of starting to write a novel!    What we read this week Olivia - You Between the Lines by Katie Naymon, Under Story by Chloe Benjamin, Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra, A Visit from the Good Squad by Jennifer Egan Becca - Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney   Grace's Recent Reads In Her Defense by Philippa Malicka, The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland, Strangers by Belle Burden, The Storm by Rachel Hawkins, Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser, Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro    March's Book Club Pick - So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder   Obsession Becca - American Girls and Taste Back by Harry Styles   Sponsors Better Help - Get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER. Master Class - Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/BOP. Skims - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our BFF Group! Order Olivia's Books, Little One, and Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club, and preorder Back Where We Started!   Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

For our mid-month book news check in for March 2026, we catch up on the latest Asian American publishing announcements as well as check in on the ongoing fight against book bans:The Carlton Girls: Casey and the Cruel Thief by Julie AbeThe Goodfolke Family by Roshani ChokshiP.S. Are We Friends Now? by John Schu and Jasmine Warga My Neighbor Yokai by nohoFall, in Love by Mia KaylaThe Gravedigger's Apprentice by Linda ChengSeeking Wonderful by Susan Yoon; illust. Veronica MangWe Are the Light: A Story of Diwali by Rajani LaRocca; illust. Sayan MukherjeeHome Is Waiting to Be Found by Tina Athaide; ilust. Vũ Thủy Ngọc HàMatcha & Matches by Cara TanamachiTea Leaves and Fate Strings by C.B. LeeThe Red Thread by Laura G. LeeScream, Queen! by Sujin WitherspoonBook news mentioned on this episode:Lee & Low postpones their quadrennial Diversity Baseline Survey in order to concentrate on fighting book bansBooks & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the Books & Boba Podcast by:Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merchFollow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebookThe Books & Boba May 2025 pick is Blob by Maggie SuThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast CollectiveMentioned in this episode:Don't miss Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex LinComing to the Roundabout Theatre Company this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew, following three high-powered businesswomen who meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they've done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they're certain is best, they're forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder. Tickets for Chinese Republicans on sale now!

Sam finally makes it to the movie theater to see Wurthering Heights, and writer Joanna Kavenna talks to us about her engaging novel, Seven, which hops around the globe following a group of philosopher friends obsesssed with box theory, lost things, and a board game called Seven.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

We talk to author Álvaro Enrigue about his latest novel in English, Now I Surrender, an account of the mythlogized Apache warrior, Geronimo, and the contemporary narrator's reflections on colonization and identity. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

Happy New Year! On our first mid-month book news check-in episode for the year of the horse, we go over a hefty list of latest Asian American publishing news as the publishing industry revs back into gear after the holidays.Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:Blur the Lines by Kanitha P.Paper Ghosts by Samantha ChongCold Blood by Aashna AvachatUntitled Contemporary YA By Jesmeen Kaur DeoThe Strange Sketches of Luna Li by Gloria L. HuangShe Comes Out at Night by Michelle Jing Chan If We Could Be Everywhere by Sarah SukThe Sisterhood of Southern Peaches by Katrina MooreFootprints in Snow by Keiko HaynerSomething Inside Me Knows by Malinda LoThe Luckies by Sarah Mlynowski and Christina Soontornvat; illust. by Madi WongThe Monster Inside by Cherry MoJitty and the Machine by Mitali Banerjee Ruths; illust.by Iacopo BrunoWipe Out by Saadia Faruqi; illust. by Karen De la VegaThe Erhu Sings by Sally DengBlooming Behind Barbed Wire by Traci Huahn; illust. by Mayumi SasageHouse of Forgotten Souls by Kat ChoHello, DELA, by Kiku HughesTae Lim Decks It Out by Angela AhnIzzy and Wolfi by Dane Liu; illust. by Maya TatsukawaThe Light Garden by Joanna Ho; illust. by Minako TomigaharaBooks & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the Books & Boba Podcast by:Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks

Sam looks forward to the lastest film adaptation of Wurthering Heights, and we talk to writer and art critic James Cahill about his latest novel, The Violet Hour.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

We talk to Caleb Klaces about his wonderful, Sebaldian novel, Mr. Outside.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

On our first mid-month book news check-in episode for 2026, we go over the latest Asian American publishing news from the holiday season, as well as check out some of January's new releases from Asian and Asian American authors.Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:Death Wish by Lilly LuWhat Hungers in the Dark by Monika KimHow to Crash a Kite by Ellie PetersonTokki's Tricks by Aram KimGirl Gods by K-Ming Chang Cerulean by Sajni Patel Hanging Out with Nani by Vikram MadanJanuary New Releases mentioned in our book news:The Swan's Daughter by Roshani Chokshi (Jan 6)Fly, Wild Swans: My Mother, Myself and China by Jung Chang (Jan 13)A Year Without Home by V.T. Bidania (Jan 13)This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin (Jan 13)City of Others by Jared Poon (Jan 13)The Moon Without Stars by Chanel Miller (Jan 13)A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang by Lee Onhwa (Jan 13)How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigley (Jan 20)The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto Yambao (Jan 20)The Poet Empress by Shen Tao (Jan 20)Two Women Living Together by Kim Hana, Hwang Sunwoo; Gene Png (Translator) (Jan 20)Early Mornings at the Laksa Cafe by Janet Tay (Jan 27)A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing by Alice Evelyn Yang (Jan 27)Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the Books & Boba Podcast by:Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks

Author Simón López Trujillo joins us to talk about his novel Pedro the Vast, a multitudinous novel that explores manuel labor, parenting, religion, and corporate greed. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

Sam's farming career, and we talk to writer and musician Austyn Wohlers about her intriguing and beautifully written novel, Hothouse Bloom.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

What we will be reading over the holidays, and we welcome writer Xiaolu Guo to talk about her latest novel, Call Me Ishmaelle. (Hint: There could be a white whale!). Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

On our final mid-month book news episode in 2025, we review some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, and weigh in on some recent book tea for December 2025!Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:Light and Thread by Han KangWhen We Swallowed the Sea by Janet HongLimitlessly, Mina by Gianna LakenauthTake to the Sky by Christina SoontornvatNot Again, Dragon Chen! by Amanda Adams; illust. Wazza PinkJin Young, In Between by Ellen OhDon't Print This by Monica ChinA Super Definitely True Story of the Great Animal Race by Dane Liu; illust. AkiForeigners by E.L. ShenBooks & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the Books & Boba Podcast by:Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merchFollow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebookThe Books & Boba December 2025 pick is Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. ManansalaThis podcast is part of...

We celebrate the publication of Galley Beggar Press's latest book, Telenovela by Gonzalo C. Garcia, and Gonzalo joins us for a wonderful discussion about the novel's themes of artistic failure, family dynamics, and political-social upheaval in Pinochet's Chile.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

The wonderful writer Sarah Hall returns to the podcast, this time to talk about her latest novel Helm, in which the Helm Wind of Cumbria, England's Eden Valley has her own puckish point of view about the folly of humans through the centuries.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

On our second to last mid-month book news episode in 2025, we highlight some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, and catch up on the latest book news for November 2025!Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:Overrated by Gene Luen Yang & Jacob PerezInk & Blood: Poetry and Power in the Lives of Emperor Li Yu and Chairman Mao by Chun Yu; illust. Sungyoon ChoiThe Peacock Throne by Zeba Shahnaz Forest Freaks by Nat IwataMei Mei the Bunny by Laufey; Illusy. Lauren O'HaraAunties by Pooja Makhijani; illust. Ruchi MhasaneThe Girl, the Village, and the Terrible Thunder by Aimee Yealim Lee; illust. Hyewon YumJade vs. the Claw Machine by Margaret Chiu Greanias; illust. Heather Brockman LeeSun's Eid by Natasha Khan KaziThe Echo of Empires by Shameen Abubakaruntitled picture book biography of Katherine Sui-Fun Cheung by Cheryl Kim; illust. Nicole Wong. Mongoose's Holi Party by Darshana Khiani; illust. Abhilasha KhatriThe Gods Will Sing Our Song by Autumn KrauseEchoes Across the Water by Livia BlackburneWhat's for Iftar?! by Razeena Omar Gutta; illust. Esraa HederyBook news mentioned on this episode:2025 Goodreads Choice Awards begins (Asian authors nominated for awards listed below)Readers' Favorite FictionThe Emperor of Gladness by Ocean VuongA Guardian and Thief by Megha MajumdarThe Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran DesaiFavorite Historical FictionHomeseeking by Karissa ChanFavorite Mystery & ThrillerVera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. SutantoFavorite RomanceKing of Envy by Ana HuangFavorite RomantasyA Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu MandannaAlchemised by SenLinYu Immortal by Sue Lynn TanFavorite FantasyRed City by Marie LuKatabasis by R.F. KuangWater Moon by Samantha Sotto YambaoFavorite Science-FictionHammajang Luck by Makana YamamotoSaltcrop by Yume KitaseThese Memories Don't Belong to Us by Yiming MaLuminous by Silvia ParkLocal Heavens by K.M. FajardoFavorite HorrorWhat Hunger by Catherine DangBat Eater and Other Words for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee BakerImmaculate Conception by Ling Ling HuangFavorite DebutHomeseeking...

Today, just the real skinny! In this solo update, Jim shares what's been going on lately in life, love, books, and the Fantasy for the Ages channel. From a fandom retreat in the Sierra Nevada foothills to being followed by two major authors, from unboxing a stunning cyberpunk novel to catching up on indie reads and future TBR plans—there's plenty to cover! Plus, what's the deal with Zach? Don't worry… the mysterious son and co-host is very much alive and gearing up for more episodes soon!Jim also dives into what's next for the channel, the race to 5,000 subscribers, and the exciting lineup of books waiting on his shelf—spanning horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and beyond.So grab your beverage of choice, settle in, and enjoy some cozy fandom chat time with Jim.✨ Join Our Community!

Brad Fox makes his second appearance on the podcast, this time with Another Bone-Swapping Event about his year in the Peruvian jungle under the direction of a local traditional medicine healer. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

Writer Anbara Salam joins us for a discussion of her binge-worthy new novel, The Salvage, about a sunken shipwreck off the coast of Scotland and the mystery surrounding its disappeared treasure. Oh, and there's a ghost as well!Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

For our mid-month book news check in for October 2025, we're catching up on the Asian American publishing news for the past 2 months (since we didn't do a mid-month episode in September) as well as checking in on the news about the latest National Book Award nominations as well as some exciting new listings on the NYT bestsellers list!Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:The Radiance by Ayad AkhtarThe Museum of Modern Love by Mariko TurkSir Silly by Gavin Aung ThanEmily Min-ji Makes Kimchi by Meredith Seung Mee Buse; illust. Jenn KocsmierskyThe River of Caregiving by Jocelyn Chung; illust. Sarah GonzalesOf Wind and Dust by Shirin Yim LeosProject Juni by Kaitlyn San MiguelMedusa's Pet Rock by Steph Lau Chrysanthemum's Glow written by Livia Blackburne; illust. Julia Kuo Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Lim The Secret World of Briar Rose by Cindy Pham Born by Sarah LingThe Fallen Sun by C.M. Basma Swimming Lessons for a Mermaid by YongchanWho the Flan Am I? by Kiera Wright-Ruiz and Claudia LamThe Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia by Leia HamBear Wakes Up by Lisa ChowFrankie Lu's Summer of No Regrets by Betty ChangI Shall Master This Family by Kim Roah, Mon, and ANTStudioBook news mentioned on this episode:2025 Finalists for the National Book AwardsAlchemised by SenLinYu debuted at #1 on the New York Time's Hardcover Fiction list on October 12thBooks & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the Books & Boba Podcast by:Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merchFollow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebookThe Books & Boba October 2025 pick is

Jeff and Rebecca applaud the news that Jeff Hiller will be hosting the National Book Awards in November before talking about more book news from the week. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Check out Zero to Well-Read! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. Discussed in this episode: The Book Riot Podcast Patreon Maggie by Katie Yee wins the Barnes & Noble Discover Award Jeff Hiller will host the National Book Awards First book acquired from The Black List Texas school district bars students from school libraries The Millions fall book preview i Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Kraus is our guest as we explore her new book, The Four Spent the Day Together, a riviting account of a murder in rural Minnesota that complements a novelistic reflection of Kraus's own childhood and life as a writer.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

Sam and Lori are joined by writer Lily King to talk about her latest novel, Heart the Lover, a wonderful exploration of love, friendship, and learning--strong ties forged in college that survive lifetimes.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

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! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. Booker Prize finalists Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against NYT, PRH Book sales dropped in first half of 2025, romantasy losing steam The Fourth Wing adaptation has a showrunner Will There Ever Be Another You by Patricia Lockwood 107 Days by Kamala Harris Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicholas Boggs This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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 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 National Book Awards fiction longlist is here Finalists for the 2025 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize Trump sues NYT and PRH  How “actual malice” works in defamation Scholastic launches streaming service Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arudhati Roy Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicholas Boggs The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back, we have a fun episode this week full of banter, humor, and books. We begin with some book news and upcoming book releases, before getting into our prop bets for "A Court of Thorns and Roses." We end, by discussing the novel "Perfection" by Vincenzo Latronico, a very good book that deals with how we navigate our modern lives. As always, thanks for listening.Contact Us:Instagram @therewillbbooksTwitter @therewillbbooksEmail willbebooks@gmail.comGoodreads: Therewillbebooksko-fi.com/therewillbbookspatreon.com/therewillbbooks

Writer and music critic Tom Cox joins us for an engaging discussion of his latest novel, Everything Will Swallow You, a beautiful, unusual depiction of friendship set in southwest England.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

We discuss some of the new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary, and a fascinating discussion with writer Miranda Mellis about her new book Crocosmia, a hopeful, redemptive climate crisis novel.   Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

Reera is off on family business so it's a solo Marvin mid-month check in this week. On this short but sweet episode, Marvin highlights some of the latest publishing announcements for books by Asian and Asian American authors so that you can have even more books to keep an eye on for your TBR lists!Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:SLASHER SUMMER By E.L. ChenAMBROSIA By Katrina KwanMADDER LAKE By Katie WuTIGER'S MOUTH By Lucy TanEVERYTHING TO THE SEA By Alicia UpanoDUST By Theresa HottelAMERICAN HAN By Lisa LeeSHE WAITS WHERE SHADOWS GATHER By Michelle TangTHE FIDGET BOOTH By Abigail Hing Wen; illust by Maple LamBooks & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the Books & Boba Podcast by:Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merchFollow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebookThe Books & Boba August 2025 The Wangs Vs. The World by Jade ChangThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

Sam battles AI tech bros; we chat with author Josephine Rowe about her new novel Little World, published by Transit Books.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina

We took the classic game of MASH, threw in our favorite (and least favorite) fantasy book characters, powers, pets, and enemies… and the results were absolutely unhinged.

Note: This is a re-upload of episode 321 since we had the wrong audio file uploaded last week, apologies for any confusion!On our mid-month check in for July 2025, we highlight some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, and catch up on the latest book news!Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:Break Room by Miye Lee; translated by Sandy Jooson LeeGods & Comics by Kat Cho Yuki's Special Delivery by Chloe Ito Ward; illust. by Jiangshan LyuThe Pain Chasers by Bora Chung; translated by Anton HurMonkey Dragon Rabbit! A Wild Lunar New Year Stampede by MeiLin Chan; illust. by Kristen ChowFriends Furever by Sylvia LiuBooks & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the Books & Boba Podcast by:Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merchFollow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebookThe Books & Boba July 2025 pick is Bingsu for Two by Sujin WitherspoonThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

On our mid-month check in for July 2025, we highlight some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, and catch up on the latest book news!Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:Break Room by Miye Lee; translated by Sandy Jooson LeeGods & Comics by Kat Cho Yuki's Special Delivery by Chloe Ito Ward; illust. by Jiangshan LyuThe Pain Chasers by Bora Chung; translated by Anton HurMonkey Dragon Rabbit! A Wild Lunar New Year Stampede by MeiLin Chan; illust. by Kristen ChowFriends Furever by Sylvia LiuBooks & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the Books & Boba Podcast by:Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merchFollow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebookThe Books & Boba July 2025 pick is Bingsu for Two by Sujin WitherspoonThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

Jeff and Rebecca talk about several notable adaptations news items, legal rulings in AI and LBGTQ titles, recent reading, 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. 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! The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this episode: The Book Riot Podcast Live at Powell's on July 9th! Judge rejects authors' claims that Meta violated copyright law by using their books to train AI SCOTUS says parents can opt students out of positive-affirming lessons about LGBTQ+ issues Project Hail Mary trailer! Trailer for Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey leaks online Jennifer Aston to star in Apple+ adaptation of I'm Glad My Mom Died The Möbius Book by Catherine Lacey Six Frigates by Ian W. Toll The Doorman by Chris Pavone The Summer of 1787 by David O. Stewart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to today's special episode, where two of my patients share their powerful fertility success stories. They open up about their struggles, the turning points in their journeys, and how functional medicine played a pivotal role in their healing. After the interviews, I share exciting news about my upcoming book and offer a glimpse into its heartfelt foreword. Thank you for being part of this community—it's an honor to share these vulnerable, transformative stories with you. Remember, wellness is waiting, and so is your family. 10 Tips for a Successful Fertility Journey: Pay attention to subtle symptoms—they may signal deeper issues. Be your own advocate—don't settle for quick fixes without answers. PCOS is not a dead end; healing is possible. Get comprehensive testing: hormones, nutrients, sensitivities, and more. Address emotional wounds—they matter more than you think. Use functional medicine to uncover root causes. Detox through herbs, sauna, movement, and supportive supplements. Exercise helps balance hormones and process emotional stress. Be persistent—healing takes time, faith, and the right support. Start sooner—early action leads to better outcomes. Amanda Allen is a wife, mom of three, and business owner in Jupiter, Florida. After battling hidden mold toxicity and enduring years of infertility, she discovered the power of functional medicine and restored her health—ultimately conceiving naturally. Her story is one of patience, perseverance, and healing through faith and functional care. Katie Hill is a passionate wellness advocate. She grew up sensitive to foods and spent years battling hormonal imbalances. After gaining 100 pounds on birth control and losing her cycle, she turned to functional medicine. With testing, dietary changes, and emotional healing, Katie reclaimed her health and now thrives as a mom. In this episode: Amanda's mold detox journey and emotional perseverance. Katie's shift from prescriptions to functional care and lifestyle changes. The role of emotional healing in restoring ovarian health. The power of functional medicine as a blueprint for fertility. Insights from Amanda and Katie on patience, faith, and healing. The foreword to my next book: This book exists because of grace, love, and the unwavering support of people who believed in our dream when we could barely hold onto it ourselves. First and foremost, I thank God for the knowledge wisdom, and calling He's placed on my life to serve my patients and help families grow. Every insight in these pages, every breakthrough and understanding, every moment of clarity that led to healing, all of it flows from His infinite wisdom. I'm simply a vessel honored to be used in his plan to bring hope and health to those who desperately need it, to my parents and their incredible network of prayer warriors who faithfully lifted Eric and me up, through every month, every disappointment, every procedure and every glimmer of hope during our decade long fertility journey. Your prayer sustained us when our own faith wavered. You believed for us when we couldn't believe for ourselves. You held our dream in your hearts and carried it to the throne of grace again and again. And I know beyond any doubt that your intercession played a vital role in bringing William and Michael into our lives.  To my husband, Eric, my partner in every sense of the word, you stood by my side through 10 years of fertility struggles with the strength and faith that humbled me daily while I was consumed with treatments and protocols. You managed our business, supported our patients, and held our family together when I wanted to give up. You reminded me that God had children for us. When I felt broken, you saw me as whole. This journey tested us in ways we have never imagined, but it also showed me what true partnership looks like. I could not have walked this path with anyone else.  To my incredible team at the integrative health and hormone clinic, you're the heartbeat of everything we do during the countless appointments, procedures, and recovery periods, when I needed to step away. You kept our mission alive. You cared for our patients with the same dedication and compassion I would have given them myself. You believed in our functional medicine approach even when others questioned it, and you celebrated every patient's success as if it were your own. This work isn't possible without each of you.  Ultimately, I wrote this book for my two miracle sons, William and Michael. One day when you're old enough to understand, I want you to know the journey that brought you here, not because it was easy, but because it was worth every single struggle. I want you to know that you were prayed for, hoped for, and fought for long before you drew your first breath. And I want you to understand that sometimes the most precious gifts come wrapped in the longest waits.  I also wrote this book for every couple who is walking the path Eric and I walked feeling alone, confused, and wondering if their dreams will ever become reality. I wrote it for the woman lying awake at 3 am googling unexplained infertility for the 100th time. I wrote it for the man watching his wife's heartbreak month after month, feeling helpless to fix it. I wrote it for the couple sitting in fertility clinics in the waiting rooms, wondering if there's another way. My deepest prayer is that this book will shorten your journey, that the knowledge that took me years to piece together will be available to you from day one, and that you won't have to spend a decade searching for answers that could be found in months with the right approach. If this blueprint helps even one couple avoid the pain of unexplained infertility, if it guides even one person to discover their missing piece of the fertility puzzle, if it offers even one family hope when they're ready to give up, then every moment of our struggle will have served a greater purpose than ourselves. May God bless your journey, strengthen your faith, and fulfill the desires of your heart with endless hope and gratitude.  Dr Stephanie Gray Links and Resources: Use code ENERGY to get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠MITOCHONDRIAL COMPLEX Use code BIND to get 10% off ⁠ENVIROBIND Use code CHOLINE to get 10% off ⁠⁠CHOLINE SUPPORT⁠ Relative Links for This Show: Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca to discuss the demise of 8th Note Press, the resurrection of BookCon, a recent win in the fight against book bans, 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. 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! Check out Strong Sense of Place wherever you get your podcasts, or visit strongsenseofplace.com This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this Episode: BookCon is coming back ByteDance is closing 8th Note Press Voters reject book bans in MAGA-heavy California county Right-wing “See You at the Library” event returns in 2025, partnered with US Dept of Education Reese's Book Club launching companion podcast Ali Hazelwood run off Instagram for having an opinion about Peeta and Gale from the Hunger Games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca talk about recent reading, why late night talk shows might be interested in doing book clubs, a victory in court against book bans, and more book news. Then, Jeff talks to Al Woodworth, Managing Editor of the Amazon Books team, about their picks for the Best Books of 2025 so far and how their team makes those selections. 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. Tailored Book Recommendations has the chops to find the right read for your loved one this Father's Day. Gift TBR today starting at just $18! Check out Strong Sense of Place wherever you get your podcasts, or visit strongsenseofplace.com This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this Episode:  St. Francis, MN school district drops book banning policy & returns books to shelves in respond to lawsuit Carla Hayden speaks out about firing Stephen Colbert launches the Late Show Book Club The Book Riot Live at Powell's July 9th: The Best Books of the Year (so far) Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy The Book of Alchemy of Suleika Jaouad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danika Ellis joins Jeff to talk about a spate of book-related AI disasters, Amazon's list of the best books of the year, Michelle Obama's recently-announced book, and much 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. Tailored Book Recommendations has the chops to find the right read for your loved one this Father's Day. Gift TBR today starting at just $18! Check out Strong Sense of Place wherever you get your podcasts, or visit strongsenseofplace.com Discussed in this Episode: The Book Riot Live at Powell's July 9th: The Best Books of the Year (so far) Book Riot's In the Club, In Reading Color, and Our Queerest Shelves Newsletters Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years  Chicago Sun-Times runs AI-generated summer reading list w/ fake books And business insider thing too AI clone books showing up on amazon:  Amazon's Best Books of the Year & Goodreads most popular books of the year so far Michelle Obama's new book The Two Kinds of Book Auctions James Cameron to adapt THE DEVILS 13 Signs You Used ChatGPT to Write Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book Riot's managing editor Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca for a conversation about the latest romantasy BookTok conspiracy, what's going on with the Trump administration firing the Librarian of Congress, the NYT's best books of the year so far, recent reading, 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. Become a Book Riot All Access member and explore our full library of members-only content, including must-reads, deep dives, and reading challenge recommendations. For a limited time, the first 50 new All Access annual members get a FREE copy of Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz courtesy of Tor Publishing! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this Episode: Trump administration abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden What is the Library of Congress, and What Does the Librarian of Congress Do? Firing comes on the heals of major report about AI and copyright Trump names his former defense attorney as acting Librarian of Congress Massive victory in lawsuit against Trump's dismantling of IMLS The NYT's best books of the year so far Romantasy BookTok's latest conspiracy Edinburgh-based tour company to replace Harry Potter tours w/ LGBTQ+ history walks for Pride Month The Dry Season by Melissa Febos So Many Stars by Caro de Robertis Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca continue to lap up with extreme interest scuttlebutt about James's Pulitzer win before talking about Lithgow's underwhelming reaction to Rowling's transphobia, a new publisher focused on dudes (initially. they swear) and more book news. Then Sharifah Williams hops on to talk about Kevin Wilson's new novel, Run for the Hills. 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. Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations who have recommended over 160,000 books to readers of all kinds. Let TBR match you with your next favorite read! Get started for only $18 at mytbr.co! Discussed in This Episode: This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Alexandra Alter confirms JAMES Pulitzer speculation (LitHub piece with the speculation) John Lithgow surprised by backlash to J.K. Rowling New imprint will focus on literary fiction by men  Agatha Christie's estate authorizes writing course taught by AI deepfake  You can now buy books in the Kindle iOS app Run for The Hills by Kevin Wilson The Book Riot Podcast Patreon The Book Riot Podcast on Instagram The Book Riot Podcast Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Rebecca talk about still being pissed off about the 2012 non-pulitzer, Gaiman seemingly throwing in the image rehab towel, legal challenges and defenses, and more before talking about their recent reading. 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. Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations who have recommended over 160,000 books to readers of all kinds. Let TBR match you with your next favorite read! Get started for only $18 at mytbr.co! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this Episode: The Books of Marie-Helene Bertino...with Marie-Helene Bertino on First Edition Jane Friedman on The Business of Being a Writer on First Edition The Long History of The Simplified Spelling Movement with Gabe Henry on First Edition. The Book Riot Podcast Patreon The Book Riot Podcast on Instagram The Book Riot Podcast Newsletter Exit Zero by Marie-Helene Bertino Enough is Enuf by Gabe Henry Pronoun Trouble by John McWhorter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices