Book Riot - The Podcast Book Riot

Jeff and Rebecca decide what the "it" book of June is. Twice.
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Discussed in this episode:
Our new running list of books talked about on the show at Thriftbooks
The Book Riot Podcast Patreon
One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon
youthjuice by E.K. Sathue
Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson
God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer by Joseph Earl Thomas
Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo
Margot's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
Cue the Sun! by Emily Nussbaum
Lulu Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
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Jeff and Rebecca mark the 35th anniversary of Kazuo Ishiguro's THE REMAINS OF THE DAY by revisiting the novel and the 1993 adaptation.
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Jeff and Rebecca talk about Rebecca's recent visit to a big industry conference, a couple of notable publishing world dismissals, Dune, recent reading, and more.
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Discussed in this episode:
The State of Publishing, as Seen from the Inside
The Book Riot Podcast Patreon
PRH dismisses Reagan Arthur & Lisa Lucas

(related: Brooke Warner on publishing’s backlash)
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Reading the Room by Paul Yamazaki
All Fours by Miranda July
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Jeff and Rebecca talk about what a dad book is, what it isn't, and what it could be. Then, they give some recommendations that best represent the Dad Book 2.0.
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Discussed in this episode:
TBR! For Father's Day! Or anyone on any day!
The Book Riot Podcast Patreon
Grit by Angela Duckworth
Grunt by Mary Roach
Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell
The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn
Moneyball by Michael Lewis
Attica Locke
S.A. Cosby
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Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz is joined by Jess Pryde of When in Romance to discuss the third season of Netflix's Bridgerton adaptation.
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Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists (aka professional book nerds) are standing by to help you find your next favorite read. Get your recommendations via email, or opt to receive hardcovers or paperbacks delivered right to your door. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Get started today from just $18! Head to mytbr.co to subscribe.
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Books and Links Discussed
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (Bridgertons #4)
What is Regency Romance?
Shonda Rhimes Explains Why ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Took So Long
TikTok: The making of that Queen Charlotte wig
Official Bridgerton Spotify Playlist
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Rebecca and Book Riot's managing editor, Vanessa Diaz, discuss the surprising, boring origins of publishing's seasons, Ken Follett's big move, and more recent news.
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Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists (aka professional book nerds) are standing by to help you find your next favorite read. Get your recommendations via email, or opt to receive hardcovers or paperbacks delivered right to your door. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Get started today from just $18! Head to mytbr.co to subscribe.
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Discussed in this Episode:
Farewell to Alice Munro
The amazing, boring origins of publishing’s seasons
Ken Follett moves to Hachette in one-book deal after 45 years with Penguin
Netflix execs propose Willy Wonka-inspired reality show
Print sales are down 2% over the first four months of last year; frontlist sales taking market share from backlist
The Enid Public Library bans Pride displays for the third year running
Oye by Melissa Mogollon
Magical/Realism by Vanessa Angélica Villareal
When We Were Silent by Fiona McPhillips
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud
Another Word for Love by Carvell Wallace
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