The ALA is Suing DOGE Over “Gutting” the IMLS
The American Library Association (ALA) and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),...
International Booker Shortlist Announced
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the Finalists for the...
The Shortlist for the International Booker Prize 2025 has Been Announced
In February, the Booker Prize announced the 13 books on its International Booker Prize 2025 longlist. Now, that longlist has been narrowed down to just six...
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 8, 2025
Today’s Featured Book Deals $1.99 Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Get This Deal $3.99 The Case of the Missing Maid by Rob Osler...
The Best New Book Releases Out April 8, 2025
I really appreciate this list of poetry books to read with the youngins for National Poetry Month—which is this month, if you were unaware. For more...
A Found Family Space Romp
If you love a good mystery and books set in space, I’ve got the author for you today. I’ve read and loved both of the two...
K-Drama Adaptation of DANGEROUS LIAISONS Heading to Netflix and More Book News!
A new week brings fresh new book news. Here, you’ll find a look at some new books coming later this year that you won’t want to...
A History and Future of School Librarianship
I remember very distinctly the dim lighting of my elementary school library and the days we’d huddle at the long tables tucked behind the shelves to...
12 Book Club Picks For April 2025
A new month—hello, April!—means we have a fresh new round of books picked by a bunch of great book clubs! As always, there is a wide...
Still Holding On: NEVER LET ME GO by Kazuo Ishiguro is 20 Years Old!
It’s time to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, one of the best books of the 21st century! It seems...
