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The It Books of October 2026 Sep 30, 2026

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Jeff and Rebecca return to take stock of the books of the month and crown an It Book of the month.

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Obama's Books Podcast Is Here! Sep 28, 2026

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Jeff and Rebecca have listened to the first two episodes (chapters?) of Obama's book podcast (audiobook?) and are ready to talk about it. Plus, adaptation news, The Booker Prize shortlist, and more.

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Discussed in this episode:

Call for questions for our 15th anniversary mailbag!

Booker Prize shortlist (would be the 2nd win for Douglas or James; only 4 other authors have achieved this: JM Coetzee, Peter Carey, Hillary Mantel, Margaret Atwood)

Meryl Streep cast as Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia

Robert Eggers is directing a Romeo & Juliet adaptation

Jonathan Franzen is almost done w/ the script for The Corrections

New book from Michelle Zauner in April

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The Gossipy Writer Who Spilled Too Much Tea Sep 23, 2026

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Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca for another trip back into literary history. This time, they discuss a writer whose proximity to fame and wealth defined his career, for better and for (much, much) worse.

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Obama's Podcast Guests, NBA Finalists, B&N Scoops Up Another Indie, and more. Sep 21, 2026

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So much book news! Our most anticipated book/guest pairings for Obama's imminent book podcast, NBA fiction longlist continues to be head-scratching, it is remarkable how unremarkable B&N buying another indie is, recent reading, and more.

Jeff and Rebecca run down the books that are selling, generating buzz, and otherwise making literary waves right now. Rebecca even impulse purchased something during the show.

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Discussed in this episode:

RIP Annie Dillard

Guests announced for Obama’s book podcast

National Book Award longlists

Winners of the 2026 Dayton Literary Peace Prize

New Tara Westover memoir next spring

Singapore launches 5-year campaign to nurture reading habits

Barnes & Noble acquires Joseph-Beth Booksellers

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The Hot List for September 2026 Sep 16, 2026

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Jeff and Rebecca run down the books that are selling, generating buzz, and otherwise making literary waves right now. Rebecca even impulse purchased something during the show.

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Today's episode is sponsored by Vinted. Download the Vinted app for free to start selling with no seller fees, so you keep everything you earn.

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Fall book news is popping Sep 14, 2026

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Jeff and Rebecca dive into a busy start to fall in books: 2026 book sales, Emily Wilson's new translation of The Odyssey, Lonesome Dove adaptation news, and much more.

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Discussed in this episode:

the queer community is having fun with “performative males” (s/o to Danika)

Publishing industry sales up in the first half of 2026

LONESOME DOVE ADAPTATIONNNNNNN

Lincoln in the Bardo casting news and more casting news

Emily Wilson is writing a whole new translation of The Odyssey

Study shows library ebook lending damages industry sales

Ron Charles’s response: Libraries Are Not the Problem

Google has launched an AI tool for ebook interactivity

Nonfiction sales have transformed radically this decade

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Power Ranking the Books of 2006 Sep 09, 2026

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Jeff and Rebecca have gone through the lists, awards, and vibes to power rank the top 10 books of 2026.

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The It Books of September 2026 Sep 02, 2026

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Jeff and Rebecca tackle the most difficult It Books month yet.

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The Death of Men in Literature Has Been Greatly Exaggerated Aug 31, 2026

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Jeff and Rebecca note the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry before talking about a data analysis of men in literature, bookstore etiquette, recent reading (including The Book of M by Rachel Cusk) and more.

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Discussed in this episode:

Last call for 25% off annual memberships. Join today (8/31) for access to the 60+ book fall preview episode.

The OG Book Riot hoodie is back for a limited time

Dan Sinykin puts data to the fears that men are disappearing from the literary landscape

Kirkus Prize finalists

RJS PSA: “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World” is on PBS now

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The Hot List for August 2026 Aug 26, 2026

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Jeff and Rebecca do a temperature check on the books that are topping charts, winning awards, getting adaptations, stirring discussion, and otherwise in the mix this month.

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Discussed in this episode:

The Book Riot Podcast Patreon

Book Riot Hoodies are Back

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