Book Riot - The Podcast20 Touko 2024

The Surprising Origins of Publishing's Seasons

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. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter! 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. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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 For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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