DESPERATELY SEEKING SOMETHING | Kirkus Reviews
by Stephanie Johnson & Brandon Stanton illustrated by Henry Sene Yee ‧ RELEASE DATE: July 12, 2022 A blissfully vicarious, heartfelt glimpse into the life of a Manhattan burlesque dancer. Likes 70 Our Verdict GET IT New York Times Bestseller A former New York City dancer reflects on her zesty heyday in the 1970s. Discovered […]
WE USED TO LIVE HERE
Eve Palmer makes the biggest mistake of her life when there’s a knock on the door from a man who says he grew up in her house. Against her better instincts she invites him and his family inside, but a 15-minute look around turns into a world of trouble when she can’t get them to […]
The Spiciest Books on BookTok in 2024, According to Readers
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Spicy books–aka, sizzling romance reads that are heavy on all things touch and temptation–have been all the rage on #BookTok for several years. Many credit finding a community of readers via TikTok vital to kickstarting their passion for […]
New LGBTQ Books Out June 18, 2024
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Erica Ezeifedi, Associate Editor, is a transplant from Nashville, TN that has settled in the North East. In addition to being a writer, she has worked as a victim advocate and in public libraries, where she has focused […]
Barnes & Noble Just Bought a Beloved Indie Bookstore. Now What?
The lead story today turned out to be so interesting that I am making it a one story day. Barnes & Noble Buys Tattered Cover In a surprise (to me at least) move, Barnes & Noble has bought Tattered Cover, a local indie chain of bookstores in the Denver, Colorado area. Tattered Cover had been […]
Celebrate Pride with These New Queer BIPOC Books!
Romance readers rejoice! Black romance queen Beverly Jenkins has had her series Blessings optioned by NBC/Universal Television. With the success of Bridgerton, I’m surprised diverse romance books haven’t been adapted yet. Hopefully, there will be more to come. In more book news, the 2024 Lambda Award winners have been announced, and here’s a great article […]
Denver’s Tattered Cover Bookstore Sold to Barnes and Noble
Tattered Cover bookstore first opened in 1971 in Denver, Colorado. Since then, it’s undergone a lot of change, including new owners and storefronts — by 2022, it had grown to eight locations, including storefronts with a full bar and cafe. They sell new and used books and host hundreds of author and community events a […]
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for June 18, 2024
Book Deals This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today’s Featured Book Deals In Case You Missed Yesterday’s Most Popular Book Deals Previous Daily Deals
Two Vague and Dangerous Book Ban Bills in South Carolina Target Public and School Libraries
Where those advocating for book bans call it a case of seeking local control, provisos like this actually take away local control. It is the state legislators determining what materials are available in publicly-funded libraries in as vague terminology as possible. Public libraries already have processes and procedures in place for patrons to challenge material […]
The Top 10 Book Podcasts to Tune Into In 2024
Podcasts, best-selling books of the week, and more today on Book Riot: This list contains book podcasts to meet all your needs. Some will help you find new books, read more diversely, and navigate reading challenges. Some will help you recognise and challenge your biases. Some will give you insights into the lives of your […]