#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.

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.

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?

A deep dive on the romantasy phenomenon, the International Booker Prize longlist, and more news from the world of books and reading.

A Q&A with Authors Equity CEO Madeline McIntosh

%%excerpt%% Authors Equity CEO Madeline McIntosh answers questions on freelancers, author involvement, diversity and inclusion, and the future of publishing

Why Does Every Famous Woman Have a Book Club Now?

%%excerpt%% A round-up of the day's most interesting bookish links.

You Can Stay in a Hidden Library in St. Paul’s Cathedral

%%excerpt%% A bookable cathedral library, a new Murakami novel, NYT reporters' Twitter book, and more bookish news.

Brandon Sanderson Wins Concessions from Audible

%%excerpt%% Brandon Sanderson gets Audible to make changes to audiobook royalties, and nine other of the top book-related stories of the day.

Is This What Author-Centered Publishing Looks Like?

%%excerpt%% A new player in the book-making game is using the promise of increased author earnings to differentiate themselves.

RuPaul Launches an “Online Book Marketplace”

%%excerpt%% RuPaul Launches an "Online Book Marketplace"