#Today in Books

Keep up with bookish news and join timely conversations about the world of books. Book Riot editors report on literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.

This Celebrated Canadian Author Says Peace Out U.S.

A celebrated Canadian author of murder mysteries bows out of U.S. appearances, we might see more Anne Rice adaptations, and more.

Scorsese to Adapt This Best Book of the Century

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio will be involved in bringing this book to the screen, a WESTING GAME sequel is in the works, and more.

The Author of THE HELP is Back

THE HELP author on writing a follow-up novel, India's booming book festivals, a major writing program loses funding, and more.

The Most Popular Publishing News of the Week

New Harper Lee short stories coming this fall, a day in the life of an audiobook narrator, the It Books of March, and more news.

The Book World News We Covered This Week

The most read books on Goodreads this week, how to identify credible sources in a time of misinformation, and more.

Who Are the Best Villains in Literature?

March Madness, book-nerd style. Plus: a new documentary for grammar geeks, Barnes & Noble employees ratify union deal, and more.

What Are the Most Recommendable Books of the Century So Far?

A live Book Riot Podcast event, a delightful and creative author interview, the challenge of YA for younger teens, and more.

A Day in the Life of an Audiobook Narrator

How an audiobook narrator does their work, the art of understanding Colson Whitehead, and a hot new imprint's first releases.

New Harper Lee Collection Coming This Fall

Harper Lee's never-before-published stories (and letter to Oprah?!), how to get your reading groove back, and more.

The Noteworthy New Books of March

New releases to keep your eyes on, how to help rebuild LA's bookstores & libraries, and what it's like to make 500 episode of a book podcast.