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Rebecca Joines Schinsky

Rebecca Joines Schinsky is the executive director of product and ecommerce at Riot New Media Group. She co-hosts All the Books! and the Book Riot Podcast. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccaschinsky.

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Top up your beach tote, register for the "Authors for Harris" virtual fundraiser, and dig into the changing definition of thrillers.

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How to Talk About Politics Without Ruining Your Relationships

Talking to people who disagree with you is possible, and it doesn't have to be a terrible experience. These books tell you how.

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Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts has delayed his book, originally slated for September publication, until mid-November.

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Maybe it's the book covers, maybe it's patriarchy. Plus: overrated sci-fi classics, Flatiron's new imprint, and more.

Utah Issues Statewide Ban on 13 Books

Romantasy titles lead the list of 13 books that must be removed from public schools. Plus: a book award given from behind bars, and more.

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The bestselling books of the week, the Booker Prize longlist, and more.

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Sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman, Project 2025's impact on books & education, saying goodbye to an OG queen of YA, and more.

From BILL & TED to Beckett: Keanu Reeves to Make Broadway Debut

Reeves's BILL & TED co-star Alex Winter will join him on stage. Plus: Britney gets a biopic, adaptations to stream in August, and more.