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Bookshop.org Offers Free Shipping and 20% Off Banned Books for “Anti-Prime Day”

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Support independent bookstores and get free shipping by purchasing books through Bookshop.org during their "Anti-Prime Day" sale.

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Support independent bookstores and get free shipping by purchasing books through Bookshop.org during their "Anti-Prime Day" sale.

What Books Do Readers Find Most Confusing?

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · 3d

These are the most confusing books, according to readers on Goodreads.

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These are the most confusing books, according to readers on Goodreads.

The 2025 National Book Awards Shortlists Are Here

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Here are the finalists in each category for the 2025 National Book Awards.

How many have you read?

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Here are the finalists in each category for the 2025 National Book Awards.

George Orwell's 1984 vs. Real 1984: Which Was More Gnarly?

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Greg Zimmerman @gregzimmerman.bsky.social · 9d

The terrific @bookriot.bsky.social newsletter informed me that tomorrow is Book Riot's 14th anniversary. Wow. I'm so old. Here was one of the first posts I did for them back in 2011 -- look how cute. 😅

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George Orwell's 1984, first published in 1949, paints a grim picture of a terrifying dystopia. However, (with tongue firmly implanted in cheek), I'd argue

Another Judge Chips Away at Library Patron First Amendment Rights

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · 8d

A District Court judge rules that neither library patrons nor authors have First Amendment rights when it comes to library collections.

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A District Court judge rules that neither library patrons nor authors have First Amendment rights when it comes to library collections.

bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · 9d

The most popular horror on Libby includes many great bestsellers as well as a classic that was first published 128 years ago.

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Introducing the Zero to Well-Read Podcast

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Katelin Joy @katelinjoywrites.bsky.social · 13d

Thoroughly enjoying @bookriot.bsky.social's new podcast, Zero to Well-Read. Revisiting school-assigned classics with the lens of adulthood makes for a wild (and fun) ride, especially with Jeff and Rebecca at the helm.

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Everything you need to know about the books you wish you'd read, from classics to contemporary hits to social media sensations.

Meet the New Host of Reading Rainbow: Mychal the Librarian

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · 11d

Some good news!

After 20 years, Reading Rainbow is back! The new host is Mychal the Librarian, who has been spreading library joy online for years.

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After 20 years, Reading Rainbow is back! The new host is Mychal the Librarian, who has been spreading library joy online for years.

Can You Complete This Fall Reading Bingo Board By the End of Autumn?

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · 16d

To help you take advantage of the best reading season, we've created a Fall Reading Bingo Board with autumnal reading prompts.

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To help you take advantage of the best reading season, we've created a Fall Reading Bingo Board with autumnal reading prompts.

Libby's Top 10 Borrowed Cozy Mysteries to Enjoy

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · 23d

They range from a time-hopping mystery set in the English countryside to a charming tale of an elderly lady shopkeeper sleuth.

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They range from a time-hopping mystery set in the English countryside to a charming tale of an elderly lady shopkeeper sleuth.

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In These Queernorm Sci-Fi Books, Homophobia Doesn't Exist

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Queernorm Universes: Sci-Fi Books Where Homophobia and Transphobia Don’t Exist

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These queernorm sci-fi books star queer main characters and are set in universes where transphobia and homophobia don't exist.

Kpop Demon Hunters Baby-Sitters Club...the Musical

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · 24d

THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB gets reimagined for a musical with the KPOP DEMON HUNTERS composer, our next U.S. Poet Laureate, and more.

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THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB gets reimagined for a musical with the KPOP DEMON HUNTERS composer, our next U.S. Poet Laureate, and more.

Better Depicting Mental Illness in Horror Comics

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · Sep 5

Creator Keezy Young talks about the challenges and considerations necessary when depicting mental illness in horror comics.

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Creator Keezy Young talks about the challenges and considerations necessary when depicting mental illness in horror comics.

Libby's 20 Most Popular EBooks of August

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Libby serves over 22,000 libraries. Here are the 20 ebooks most commonly checked out on the app in August, plus one prediction.

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Libby serves over 22,000 libraries. Here are the 20 ebooks most commonly checked out on the app in August, plus one prediction.

Queer Regency Romance Books for Jane Austen Fans

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · Aug 28

Jane Austen and Bridgerton fans who'd like more queer love stories in that setting will love these queer Regency romance books!

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Jane Austen and Bridgerton fans who'd like more queer love stories in that setting will love these queer Regency romance books!

How to Love Reading to Your Kids

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · Aug 28

According to a HarperCollins survey, most Gen Z parents don't see reading to their child as fun. Here's how to love reading to your kids.

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According to a HarperCollins survey, most Gen Z parents don't see reading to their child as fun. Here's how to love reading to your kids.

The New York Times Mini Crossword is No Longer Free to Play

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · Aug 27

The New York Times mini crossword is no longer free, joining the full-sized version behind the paywall. Is Wordle next?

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The New York Times mini crossword is no longer free, joining the full-sized version behind the paywall. Is Wordle next?

Barack Obama Releases Summer 2025 Reading List

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · Aug 27

Check out 10 of the books that former Reader-in-Chief Barack Obama enjoyed this summer.

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Check out 10 of the books that former Reader-in-Chief Barack Obama enjoyed this summer.

The Best Book Club Books of August

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · Aug 27

There is possession in 18th-century Mexico, a cultural biography of sci-fi icon Octavia E. Butler, and a journey to hell by R.F. Kuang.

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There is possession in 18th-century Mexico, a cultural biography of sci-fi icon Octavia E. Butler, and a journey to hell by R.F. Kuang.

The Best Sci-Fi Books You Haven't Read

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · Aug 27

These sci-fi books have small audiences but huge imagination.

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These sci-fi books have small audiences but huge imagination.

Must-Read Book Sequels Coming Out in 2026

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · Aug 21

From romance to thrillers to YA fantasy, these are the sequels out in 2026 that we can't wait to get our hands on.

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From romance to thrillers to YA fantasy, these are the sequels out in 2026 that we can't wait to get our hands on.

7 Adult Latine Fantasy Novels (Plus a Plea for More)

bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · Aug 21

These adult Latine fantasy novels include a historical road trip with the god of death and plant-powered romantasy.

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These adult Latine fantasy novels include a historical road trip with the god of death and plant-powered romantasy.

Resources to Better Understand the Mahmoud v. Taylor SCOTUS Decision: Book Censorship News, August 15, 2025

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bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social · Aug 15

What does the Supreme Court's ruling on Mahmoud v. Taylor mean for the future of inclusive classroom books and lessons?

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What does the Supreme Court's ruling on Mahmoud v. Taylor mean for the future of inclusive classroom books and lessons?