Advocates for the freedom to read across the country share their wins, challenges, and opportunities as the work enters year six.

Book Riot turns 15 today!

Amid a lawsuit brought by several authors earlier this year and approved by a judge to proceed last week, the state of Utah has added seven new books to its list of titles that must be removed from pu...

These 9 ableist tropes are often seen in contemporary fiction, and this disabled reader would like to see more nuance.

For all the readers who don’t mind chocolate in their peanut butter, here’s a list of exciting sci-fi and fantasy books that dip into the mystery genre.

Grab your most cursed grimoire and head back to school with these haunting queer dark academia books.

It’s not all bad....is it?

Ok, look it’s awesome. Not much more to say.

Zoje Stage, author of Something of a Calling, discusses writing from animal perspectives during the age of eco-horror.

These books like Slow Horses have dark humor and espionage adventures aplenty. They have discredited spies, Japan-set revenge, and more.

Two is a pattern.

Each and every one of these individual wins adds up

And I do not like ANY of the possible explanations.

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Gather 'round, children, while I tell you a tale of fear, loss, victory and, most importantly, survival. Gather 'round while I tell you the tale of how

We aggregate the top of the best-seller lists so you don’t have to.

You can now buy reprints of classic READ posters (even that Bowie one). Dangerous.

Prisons are rife with censorship. How can librarians provide strong service to those experiencing incarceration?

September is one of the biggest months of the year for publishing. So how do you choose which ones to prioritize? That’s where the Indie Next List comes in.

A new study shows that men are doing just fine in the world of publishing.

In tribute to one of the world’s great book ambassadors passing, a look at her most important literary legacy.

Tell me, what is it you plan to watch on your one wild and precious summer night?

If people read more because they think it is cool, I am all for it. But I suspect that if people read more, it will be because they want a respite from trying to be cool

There's been a lot of uproar about AI-written books—but what exactly counts as AI-written? Take the survey to draw your line in the sand.

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

Moroccan-inspired fantasy, a revamped and Black-led Arthurian legend, and a disconcerting tale of Medieval saints awaits you.

A Federal Judge has allowed an Arkansas law to go into effect that will lead to widespread book bans and jail time for librarians.

The Supreme Court has gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Here's what you need to know.

These are the best historical fiction books published in the 21st century so far.

These are the mysteries and thrillers that top our charts this century so far.

The Greenville Eight protested library discrimination in 1960. Their fight and others like them are a legacy that continues to play out now.

There are hundreds of Black-owned bookstores in the U.S. to explore! Check them out here, sorted by state.

The Twin Falls School District leadership said the system is not designed to handle over a hundred challenges at once, but the district will follow its policy — with a slew of volunteers.

Hours after the State of the Union address, House republicans introduced legislation banning LGBTQ+ books from public schools nationwide.

Here are the romance books that top our charts this century so far.

February will have a lot of unforgettable debut novels, but there are also books from some of our favorite authors coming out this month!

Here are the fantasy books that top our charts this century so far.

The ACLU of Utah has filed a lawsuit against the state over legislation that has allowed them to ban books from public school students.

Welcome to a brand new year in reading! It's shaping up to be another fantastic year in books, with buzzy releases from beloved authors and exciting

What's your favorite queer book that you read this year? Take this survey and I'll share our recommendations!

What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.

Here are the best book club books of 2025, from the most popular picks this year to under-the-radar picks that deserve more attention.

Join us for Book Riot's 2026 Read Harder Challenge to break out of your reading comfort zone and discover new favorite authors and genres!