3 Asian American (and Canadian!) Romance Treats
BOOK RIOTby Guest25 Aug 2026
Jeannie Chin is the author of The Cozy Nook Bookshop, out today from Forever. Below, she recommends three cozy and heartwarming Asian American and Asian Canadian romances.
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top 29%Goodreads’ Most Anticipated BIPOC Books of Fall
BOOK RIOTby Erica Ezeifedi24 Aug 2026
It’s almost time. We’ve almost entered the book season, when some of the biggest titles by the most popular authors come out. And, as usual, readers are bolstering their TBRs.
Webtoons 101: What are They and Where To Start
BOOK RIOTby Rey Rowland24 Aug 2026
It is more likely than not that at some point you’ve heard the term “webtoon” on the internet. Maybe you learned that one of your favorite K-dramas was originally a webtoon, or you stumbled upon...
5 Medieval Romances (and a Bonus Renaissance Romance)
BOOK RIOTby Julia Rittenberg24 Aug 2026
To “go medieval” on someone usually means to be savagely violent (though many historians would argue that’s an outdated stereotype).
The New York Times Names the 50 Best Thrillers
BOOK RIOTby Jamie Canaves24 Aug 2026
You’re bound to find plenty of mysteries and thrillers to read in the news and links below. Today’s roundup includes the adaptation of a fantastic crime trilogy, the next installment in a cozy...
Children’s Books About Hospitals
BOOK RIOTby Margaret Kingsbury24 Aug 2026
While it might seem odd to adults, hospitals fascinate many children. Bodies break for a variety of interesting reasons, and reading about how and where bodies get fixed can engross kids.
Request Denied (Again): Navigating Prison Censorship from the Outside: Book Censorship News, August 21, 2026
BOOK RIOTby Kelly Jensen21 Aug 2026
This is the second in a three-part series diving deep into the current state of prison censorship. All of these pieces are by guest writer Aaron Blumberg.
The Most Read Books on Goodreads This Week
BOOK RIOTby Community21 Aug 2026
We have a new book in the top five this week! Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth is a thriller that came out in October, and it’s been slowly climbing up the Most Read Books on Goodreads list for months.
So You Want to Be a Readers Advisory Librarian
BOOK RIOTby Katie McLain Horner21 Aug 2026
When I was still in the early months of my library career, one of my coworkers showed me a book about the basics of readers advisory, and just like that, my mind was blown.
The ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel Universes Collide in ‘Hope Assembles’ Comic Series
BOOK RIOTby Eileen Gonzalez21 Aug 2026
While Spider-Man found record-breaking success in the past few weeks, other properties haven’t been as fortunate.
Horror Written in Unique Formats
BOOK RIOTby Alex Luppens-Dale21 Aug 2026
We’re well past the midpoint of summer, so I am perfectly comfortable declaring that spooky season has begun.
Texas Lt. Governor Threatens Public School Librarians and Educators: "We're Coming for the Books"
BOOK RIOTby Kelly Jensen20 Aug 2026
In yet another escalation of the manufactured panic over the content of books in school libraries, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick held a news conference this week, threatening public schools...
Utah Bans Its 37th Book From All Public Schools
BOOK RIOTby Kelly Jensen20 Aug 2026
The state of Utah continues its 2026 book banning blitz. On August 19, the state added its 37th book to the list of books that must be removed from every public school in the state: Push by...
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
BOOK RIOTby Community20 Aug 2026
We have two new titles on the bestseller lists this week, both from beloved authors. One is The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman, the third book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series.
If You Like This #BookTok Romance, Read This One Next
BOOK RIOTby Silvana Reyes Lopez20 Aug 2026
Many people might differ with this take, but #BookTok has done a good job of getting books into readers’ hands.
Just You Wait: 5 Intriguing Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Coming in 2027
BOOK RIOTby Liberty Hardy20 Aug 2026
Readers, I have always found that a really great way to have hope about the future is to look at upcoming books.
Book Recs Based on This Year's Hit Kid Films
BOOK RIOTby Ashlie Swicker20 Aug 2026
A lot has changed in the world, but kids still love going to the movies. I live in a city with a wide socioeconomic range, and a lot of family activities are cost-prohibitive.
New Looks for Your YA Favorites: Series Redesigns of Late 00s and Early 10s Books
BOOK RIOTby Kelly Jensen20 Aug 2026
Book cover makeovers are fascinating. It takes a lot of time, money, and effort to land on a book cover for any new title, and that effort is important because, despite the saying, we judge a book...
📚 Ruling the box office
BOOK RIOTby Community20 Aug 2026
A triple threat of danger, dark secrets, and suspense. Enter for a chance to win three heart-pounding thrillers: The Strangers by Ryan David Jahn, The Night Pool by Lauren Lee Smith, and The Five...
New Latine Fiction: Fall 2026
BOOK RIOTby Vanessa Diaz20 Aug 2026
As a certified lover of all things fall, I have gleefully begun my ‘Ber Month countdown, not only in anticipation of cooler temps, leaves changing color, and gourd-flavored everything, but of the...