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Rebecca Joines Schinsky

Rebecca Joines Schinsky is the Chief of Staff for Riot New Media Group and a co-host of the Book Riot Podcast.

An English Teacher Shoots His Shot With His Students’ Favorite Author

An NYC English teacher offers your daily dose of "books are magic," Quinta Brunson shares her dream adaptation project, and more bookish news.

DC Pride to Honor Creator of First Trans Superhero

DC Comics will honor Rachel Pollack, creator of the first trans superhero, in a new special edition. Get details and more bookish news.

What Did You Miss This Week in Books?

The world of books and reading is large and it contains multitudes. Dive into a variety pack of stories to catch up on the news.

Book Banning Attempts Hit All-Time High

A new report reveals a record number of book banning attempts in 2023, The Atlantic attempts to name a new American canon, and more news from the world of books and reading.

It’s Time for Publishers to Tell the Truth About Posthumously Published Books

A "rediscovered" novel by Gabriel García Márquez raises old questions about the ethics of posthumously published books.

WTF is Up with ACOTAR?

Get a deep dive on the ACOTAR phenomenon, the International Booker Prize longlist, and more news from the world of books and reading.

“In This Economy?!” Read an Excerpt of HELP WANTED, a Darkly Funny Workplace Satire

Read an excerpt from Adelle Waldman's HELP WANTED, a darkly comic workplace satire about employees in a big-box store who are scrambling to get by.

Books About Creating, Maintaining, and Leveling-Up Your Friendships

Fight loneliness and build connection with great books about friendship and relationships.

30% of Netflix’s Hit Shows Are Adaptations

Adaptations are key to streamers' success, a COLOR PURPLE actress criticizes the film for queer erasure, and more bookish news.

ALA Introduces “Book Résumés” to Help Fight Book Bans

A new resource for defeating book bans, Libby's inaugural book awards, a literary puzzle, and revisiting Dune: Part One.