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A hand placing a golden coin into a slot labeled 'Book Riot Promotions' on a screen displaying financial data.
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Book Riot Sells Promo Slots in Niche & Popular Deals Newsletters

A single slot in Book Riot's 'Deals' newsletter costs publishers $500, a stark contrast to the free library cart offered to new subscribers.

Karim El-Sayed·Jun 29
An antique study with overflowing bookshelves and a worn armchair, bathed in a single shaft of light, evoking a sense of intellectual contemplation and literary history.
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New book review highlights Fiona Sampson's 'Becoming George'

Fiona Sampson's 'Becoming George' challenges decades of biographical focus on George Sand's cross-dressing and cigar-smoking.

Julian Adebayo·Jun 29
A woman in shock contemplates a pool of blood in a luxurious room, setting the tone for a dark and complex mystery novel.
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Discover New Mystery Books to Read in 2026

In 'The Fine Art of Lying,' heroine Clare Bast is found naked, contemplating a pool of blood.

Chloe Kim·Jun 29
A library cart filled with books, representing a prize in a Book Riot sweepstakes for aspiring book collectors.
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Book Riot Deals of the Day Promotion: Sweepstakes Ends June 30

Aspiring book collectors in the US and most of Canada have just three days left to enter a Book Riot sweepstakes for a chance to win a full library cart.

Julian Adebayo·Jun 28
3 Reasons Andrea Ramirez's Debut Novel Stands Out
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3 Reasons Andrea Ramirez's Debut Novel Stands Out

In a constantly evolving literary landscape, the arrival of a new voice with a distinct perspective is a significant event. Debut author Andrea Ramirez enters this space with her novel, Blood and Water: A Love Story , a …

Sponsored by Andrea Ramirez·Jul 14
A spotlight shines on a long table with diverse hands reaching for an award in a grand, dimly lit library, symbolizing the controversy surrounding the Global Voices Prize.
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Global Voices Prize Faces Controversy Amid Diversity Push

The 'Global Voices Literary Prize,' backed by a substantial $50 million endowment, announced its first longlist this week, immediately sparking debate over its definition of 'global' representation an

Ananya Sharma·Jun 28
Tony Brown, host of 'Tony Brown's Journal,' a pioneering figure in civil rights and media, is remembered at age 93.
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Tony Brown, host of 'Tony Brown's Journal,' dies at 93

In 1963, Tony Brown coordinated a Detroit civil rights march that reportedly drew hundreds of thousands, featuring the Rev.

Chloe Kim·Jun 28
A visual representation of popular June fiction books being pursued by Hollywood, highlighting the intersection of literary success and screen adaptation.
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June's Fiction: Literary Acclaim vs. Hollywood's Gaze

Three of June's fiction titles—Remarkably Bright Creatures and Project Hail Mary among them—are already Hollywood's darlings, actively pursued by the film and television industry.

Julian Adebayo·Jun 27
A vintage typewriter with pages of a novel spilling out, symbolizing the fluid and organic nature of storytelling.
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Walter Mosley argues novels are stories, not machines

Literary editors, critics, and even some fiction writers routinely discuss novels as if they were mechanical devices designed to impart a series of events with a clear resolution, according to Literar

Ananya Sharma·Jun 27
A diverse group of readers joyfully browsing a bookshelf filled with sapphic romance novels, bathed in warm sunlight.
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Ashley Herring Blake's Sapphic Romance List: Impact & Analysis

Ashley Herring Blake, a bestselling author, unveiled her definitive list of sapphic romance books, sparking discussion and analysis of its impact on the genre.

Julian Adebayo·Jun 26
John Stockwell, a former CIA officer and author, is depicted as a defiant whistleblower against a backdrop of redacted documents, symbolizing his exposure of agency secrets.
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John Stockwell, CIA author, dies at 88

The C.I.A. once sought to prevent its publication, but John Stockwell's tell-all book, 'In Search of Enemies,' ultimately prevailed. He died at 88, cementing his legacy as a defiant whistleblower, acc

Chloe Kim·Jun 26
Author Janet Fash holding her memoir 'Lifeguard' during an interview on Spectrum News NY1's 'Weekends on 1'.
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Janet Fash Discusses Memoir 'Lifeguard' on Spectrum News NY1

Author Janet Fash just made a splash!

Chloe Kim·Jun 25
A misty Appalachian mountain range at dawn with a rustic wooden cabin in the foreground, symbolizing the historical setting of Eastern Kentucky.
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New Historical Fiction Novel Offers Untold Eastern Kentucky Stories

Paul David Combs's exciting new novel, 'A Time For Every Season,' is here to fix a big gap in historical fiction!

Chloe Kim·Jun 25
When a Timothy F. Terrell Author Talk Makes Sense for Churches, Libraries, and Veteran Groups
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When a Timothy F. Terrell Author Talk Makes Sense for Churches, Libraries, and Veteran Groups

Finding a speaker who can connect with a specific audience on a deep, authentic level is a challenge for any event planner. For churches, libraries, and veteran groups, the message is just as important as the delivery. T…

Sponsored by Timothy F. Terrell·Jul 13
An epic, cinematic depiction of Odysseus in battle, with subtle futuristic AI elements integrated into the background, representing the AI-generated audiobook.
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ElevenLabs Releases AI Odyssey Audiobook with Michael Caine's Voice

Michael Caine's distinctive voice now narrates Homer's 'The Odyssey,' yet the 91-year-old actor never stepped into a recording booth.

Ananya Sharma·Jun 24
A group of determined women in a dimly lit room meticulously examining documents and newspaper clippings related to the JFK assassination.
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Kaitlyn Tiffany's 'Housewives Underground' Explores Unsung Challengers

Decades after the Warren Report declared its findings on the John F.

Karim El-Sayed·Jun 24
An AI interface assisting a human artist in a futuristic studio, offering creative block solutions with abstract visual prompts and digital brush guidance.
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AI Offers Creative Block Solutions for Artists in 2026

While recovering from pneumonia in Greece, New Yorker cover artist Gayle Kabaker found inspiration to paint bedding.

Chloe Kim·Jun 23
An open, ancient book on a desk with spectral hands reaching out, symbolizing a horror novel contest and a $25,000 publishing deal.
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Black List and Zando Launch Horror Novel Contest with $25,000 Deal

The Black List and Zando's Evil Twin imprint have launched an initiative offering an unprecedented $25,000 publishing deal directly to an unknown horror novelist, bypassing traditional submission hurd

Karim El-Sayed·Jun 23
A librarian carefully preserving an ancient manuscript in a sunlit, grand old library, symbolizing the enduring challenge of knowledge preservation.
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Preserving Knowledge: The Enduring Challenge for Libraries

In 1815, after British forces burned the Library of Congress, former President Thomas Jefferson sold his entire 6,487-volume personal collection to restart the nation's intellectual heart.

Karim El-Sayed·Jun 23
Stylized lottery ticket being drawn from an urn, symbolizing the Book Riot sweepstakes with a grand prize opportunity.
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Book Riot Sweepstakes Open to Most of US, DC, and Canada

Residents of Puerto Rico and Quebec are explicitly barred from Book Riot's latest sweepstakes, which closes for entries on June 30, 2026.

Julian Adebayo·Jun 21
An empty city swimming pool with a lone, stressed lifeguard on duty, symbolizing the severe lifeguard shortage and its impact on public access and safety.
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Bureaucracy Worsens Lifeguard Shortage

Only 480 certified lifeguards are available for city beaches and pools this summer, a drastic shortfall from the 1,400 to 1,500 needed to ensure the safety of 13 million annual visitors across the cit

Karim El-Sayed·Jun 21
A vast, overflowing bookshelf with a hand reaching out, symbolizing the overwhelming choices in summer reading lists influenced by media.
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Summer Reading Lists: Media's Influence on 2026 Picks

Can you believe it?! PEOPLE magazine has already picked its "best books" for June 2026, according to People . Talk about planning ahead! This wild pre-curation shows just how far in advance media outl

Chloe Kim·Jun 21
Beyond the Portal: What 'Transparent Stewardship' Truly Means at TCS Property Management
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Beyond the Portal: What 'Transparent Stewardship' Truly Means at TCS Property Management

True transparency in property management extends beyond simple access to information, encompassing a deep sense of stewardship where property managers protect an owner's investment, communicate clearly, and make thoughtful decisions for long-term success. TCS Property Management embodies this by combining responsive communication, organized systems, and professional oversight to help owners make informed decisions.

Sponsored by TCS Property Management·Jul 13
US Capitol building under stormy skies with a clock nearing midnight, symbolizing economic crisis due to stalled legislation.
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Congress Stalls on $500B Economic Stability Act, Recession Looms

With just weeks until the March 15th deadline, economists warn of a potential recession if Congress fails to pass the 'Economic Stability Act.

Karim El-Sayed·Jun 20