The Gossipy Writer Who Spilled Too Much Tea
Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca for another trip back into literary history. This time, they discuss a writer whose proximity to fame and wealth defined his career, for better and for (much, much) worse. ...
23 Sep 53min
Obama's Podcast Guests, NBA Finalists, B&N Scoops Up Another Indie, and more.
So much book news! Our most anticipated book/guest pairings for Obama's imminent book podcast, NBA fiction longlist continues to be head-scratching, it is remarkable how unremarkable B&N buying anothe...
21 Sep 1h 10min
The Hot List for September 2026
Jeff and Rebecca run down the books that are selling, generating buzz, and otherwise making literary waves right now. Rebecca even impulse purchased something during the show. Follow the podcast via ...
16 Sep 48min
Fall book news is popping
Jeff and Rebecca dive into a busy start to fall in books: 2026 book sales, Emily Wilson's new translation of The Odyssey, Lonesome Dove adaptation news, and much more. Follow the podcast via RSS, App...
14 Sep 1h 15min
Power Ranking the Books of 2006
Jeff and Rebecca have gone through the lists, awards, and vibes to power rank the top 10 books of 2026. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Join The Book Riot Podcast Patreon for...
9 Sep 1h 14min
The It Books of September 2026
Jeff and Rebecca tackle the most difficult It Books month yet. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Join The Book Riot Podcast Patreon for bonus content and ad-free listening. Su...
2 Sep 59min
The Death of Men in Literature Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
Jeff and Rebecca note the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry before talking about a data analysis of men in literature, bookstore etiquette, recent reading (including The Book of M by Rachel Cusk) ...
31 Aug 1h 14min
The Hot List for August 2026
Jeff and Rebecca do a temperature check on the books that are topping charts, winning awards, getting adaptations, stirring discussion, and otherwise in the mix this month. Follow the podcast via RSS...
26 Aug 43min
