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All The Books

All the Books is a weekly book podcast of recommendations and discussions about the most interesting and exciting new book releases.

Book Riot: The Podcast

The Book Riot Podcast is a weekly news and talk show about what's new, cool, and worth talking about in the world of books and reading, brought to you by the editors of Book Riot.

Zero to Well-Read

Part book club, part English class, all fun. Zero to Well-Read is a fun and irreverent guide to the books everyone talks about, from classics you should have read in high school to the modern hits everyone's buzzing about.
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YA Whodunits You Can’t Put Down

From a wanna-be detective on a cold case and a new one to a best friend proving who killed a Black homecoming queen, you won't be able to put these YA whodunits down.

6 of the Most Polarizing Mystery and Crime Books Ever Written

Whether due to controversial endings and characterizations to dark subject matter, these are some of the most polarizing mysteries ever writtten.

Your Favorite Books of the 2026 Read Harder Challenge So Far

I asked about your favorite book that you've read for the Read Harder Challenge so far, and here are the results!

The Tools Book Banners Are Using to Target Books in 2026: Book Censorship News, July 24, 2026

Get to know the National Book Rating Index, BookLens, RatedBooks, and more tools being used to ban books across US schools and libraries.

Let’s Meet Some Disabled Superheroes Who Aren’t Daredevil

It's Disability Pride Month, meaning there is no better time than now to meet some of the disabled superheroes in comics.

What Are The YA Bestsellers So Far in 2026–and What Do They Say About The State of YA?

What books have been atop The New York Times Bestsellers list for young adults in 2026, and what do they say about the state of YA?

Preserving the History Behind the World’s Biggest Comic-Con

San Diego's Comic-Con started off as a small meeting of niche interests. Today, it's one of the largest pop culture gatherings in the world.

Pack a Beachy Book: Historical Fiction Beach Reads

Pack a bag for the beach with these historical fiction beach reads set in Hawai'i, California, Mexico, Jeju, and the Florida Keys.

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