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22 of the Best Books of 2025, BIPOC Edition

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 …
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The Best Books of 2025, According to The Atlantic

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The Atlantic‘s Best Books of 2025 Alert alert! We have another major best …
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Book Riots Deals of the Day for December 8, 2025

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The Best Gifts for Readers 2025

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ashlie (she/her) is an educator, librarian, and writer. She is committed to diversifying the reading lives of her students and supporting fat acceptance as it intersects with other women’s issues. She’s also perpetually …
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Book Riots Deals of the Day for December 7, 2025

Book Deals Cozy romantasy with dragons, a charming Japanese bookstore, a grumpy/sunshine queer ’60s romance, “birding with benefits,” and more of the best book deals of the day This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. View Original Article Here
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New Perk for All Access: Meet the New Release Index

Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. With expertise spanning multiple genres and a deep understanding of the publishing industry, we offer thoughtful commentary, book deals, and news that matters …
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All the Queer Books I Read in November

First up, the All the Books books! There’s Always Next Year by Leah Johnson and George M. Johnson is a cute YA romance with two points of view and two queer romances (M/M and F/F). Almost the entire book takes place on New Year’s Day, and it felt like a …
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Book Riots Deals of the Day for December 6, 2025

Book Deals A chilling case of a missing teen, “Westworld meets The Handmaid’s Tale,” a swoon worthy historical Black romance, and more of the best book deals of the day This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. View Original Article …
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The Most Googled Books in 2025

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Nuzzi Fizzles I think I would have predicted this one though. Unless you are extremely online or work in media, you don’t know who Olivia Nuzzi is. It’s kinda that simple. It doesn’t …
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Book Riots Deals of the Day for December 5, 2025

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8 Sensational Christmas Thrillers and Crime Novels

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Carolina Ciucci is a teacher, writer and reviewer based in the south of Argentina. She hoards books like they’re going out of style. In case of emergency, you can summon her by talking …
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Science Fiction Meets the Art World in This Standout Sophomore Novel

Immaculate Conception is a literary sci-fi novel that injects the art world with innovative technology and scientific advancements. Some of the science/technology in the story seems very much within the realm of possibility (such as AI), while others seem more speculative (like a person conceiving a child on their own). …
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December Horror Book Releases That Will Truly Give You Chills

Best Horror of the Year, Vol. 17, edited by Ellen Datlow 2025 is almost over, which means it’s time for another installation of Ellen Datlow’s horror anthology Best Horror of the Year. Datlow, dubbed the queen of horror anthologies, has been putting together these must-read horror collections for decades. The …
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Your 2025 Guide to (Mostly) Bookish Gifts

Whether you’re in search of gifting inspiration or on the hunt for something nice for yourself, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to the 2025 Book Riot hub for all things holiday gifting! We’ve put together guides to gifting for every reader (and non-reader) in your life, and at …
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Bookish Holiday Sweaters and Sweatshirts

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As we enter sweater weather season, it’s time to get suited and booted (booked?…). This is a bit of a refresh and revisit of a roundup we did last year that hooked us …
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The Best Gifts For Readers (That Arent Books)

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Finding gifts for avid readers can be challenging. People avoid buying me books because they can’t guess what I’ve already read. If you’re reading this, you can probably relate. Maybe you or your …
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Seriously, Everyone. Last Call on Best Books of the Year Lists.

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. This is it. The book industry’s version of buying your gifts on Christmas Eve. These are the last year-end lists I am going to be linking too. Let’s get it …
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Book Riots Deals of the Day for December 4, 2025

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Christmas Books for Kids, From Picture Books to Middle Grade

Tamales for Christmas by Stephen Briseño & Sonia Sánchez Based on a true story, I can easily imagine this picture book becoming a classic. And look at that cover! Such perfect title placement, A+ design there. Every year, a grandmother prepares for Christmas by cooking hundreds, and I mean hundreds, …
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The Most Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Movies of the Last 10 Years

Hello, my little moss spores! In today’s round-up of recent sci-fi and fantasy links, I have stuff to share about what works in time travel stories, a new short story from Stephen Graham Jones, thought-provoking science fiction movies, and more! If you’re looking for fabulous cover reveals, check out The …
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The New York Times Names The 10 Best Books of the Year

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. I say every year that the two NYT lists, the 100 Notable Books …
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11 of the Best New Book Releases Out in December

The Last Vampire by Romina Garber If you love Jane Austen and you love vampires, this book brings the two of them together in an unexpected way. Lorena Navarrois so excited to enroll in a brand new boarding school that’s just opened up in a formerly condemned Victorian home in …
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Book Riots Deals of the Day for December 2, 2025

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The New York Times Announces Their 10 Best Books of 2025

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8 of the Best New Queer Books Out in December 2025

There’s Always Next Year by Leah Johnson and George M. Johnson This is a powerhouse, absolute dream of a writing duo. That they’re teaming up to write a holiday rom-com makes my dark heart light up. Andy was going to shed her too-serious persona on New Year’s Eve, but everything …
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NPRs Picks for the Best Book Club Books of 2025

Audition by Katie Kitamura Kitamura starts us out with a tight and masterful portrayal of people playing roles, and thinking about playing roles. Then, at about the halfway point, the stakes are changed, not in terms of register but in terms of what stories are and can do. Like many …
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All the Must-Watch Page-to-Screen Adaptations Coming Out in December

Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+, December 10) Percy Jackson returns for a second season on December 10. For season 2, we’ll join Percy, Annabeth, and Grover as they go on an adventure to save Camp Half-Blood. This is based on the second book in Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series,The …
Virginia Madsen and Antonio Sabato Jr.s Son Jack Sabato, 32, Arrested Over Fatal Hit-and-Run
Virginia Madsen and Antonio Sabato Jr.s Son Jack Sabato, 32, Arrested Over Fatal Hit-and-Run
The Pitt vs. ER Lawsuit: Are the Medical Dramas Similar?
The Pitt vs. ER Lawsuit: Are the Medical Dramas Similar?
He Was A Very Powerful Figure In Town, And No One Wanted To Get On His Bad Side: 11 Famous People Who Allegedly Sabotaged Their Partners Careers
He Was A Very Powerful Figure In Town, And No One Wanted To Get On His Bad Side: 11 Famous People Who Allegedly Sabotaged Their Partners Careers
Man Reportedly Stabbed in the Neck During Halloween Party at Jamie Foxxs Home, Suspect Arrested
Man Reportedly Stabbed in the Neck During Halloween Party at Jamie Foxxs Home, Suspect Arrested
Inside this years London Palestine Film Festival
Inside this years London Palestine Film Festival
Scarlett Johanssons Non-MCU Sci-Fi Blockbuster Is Leaving Netflix: Heres When
Scarlett Johanssons Non-MCU Sci-Fi Blockbuster Is Leaving Netflix: Heres When
Prima Facie review – falters despite best intentions
Prima Facie review – falters despite best intentions
NBC Affiliate Anchor Is Leaving Just Months After Joining Station
NBC Affiliate Anchor Is Leaving Just Months After Joining Station
9 Shows Like Campus Drivers to Watch Next
9 Shows Like Campus Drivers to Watch Next
Ask Matt: Send in More (and Funnier) Clowns, Getting Fired on Abbott, Raves for Cupertino & More
Ask Matt: Send in More (and Funnier) Clowns, Getting Fired on Abbott, Raves for Cupertino & More
Fox News: Jessica Tarlov Notices Trump Is Doing This After Election Disaster
Fox News: Jessica Tarlov Notices Trump Is Doing This After Election Disaster
Lit Hub Daily: November 10, 2026
Lit Hub Daily: November 10, 2026
sombr Begs Fan to Stop Flipping Him Off at His Shows
sombr Begs Fan to Stop Flipping Him Off at His Shows
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce New Album Entropy, Two North American Tours
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce New Album Entropy, Two North American Tours
Momo vs. Momo: How Momo Boyd Is Finding Her Own Voice While Staying True to Infinity Song — Thats Always Been the Dream
Momo vs. Momo: How Momo Boyd Is Finding Her Own Voice While Staying True to Infinity Song — Thats Always Been the Dream
Damage Control: Why Warner Bros. Keeps Making a Mess of the DC Universe
Damage Control: Why Warner Bros. Keeps Making a Mess of the DC Universe
Book Riots Deals of the Day for November 11, 2026
Book Riots Deals of the Day for November 11, 2026
The brand new Stylus Prize will distribute 0,000 to three literary nonprofits.
The brand new Stylus Prize will distribute $750,000 to three literary nonprofits.
Voting has Begun for the 2026 Goodreads Choice Awards
Voting has Begun for the 2026 Goodreads Choice Awards
The November Oprahs Book Club Reading Selection
The November Oprahs Book Club Reading Selection
39 Stylish Accessories Thatll Give Your Fall and Winter Looks A Cool Vibe
39 Stylish Accessories Thatll Give Your Fall and Winter Looks A Cool Vibe
These Chanel Fine Jewelry Pieces Are Made to Become Future Heirlooms
These Chanel Fine Jewelry Pieces Are Made to Become Future Heirlooms
How Jennifer Zuccarini of Fleur du Mal Revolutionized Lingerie Styling
How Jennifer Zuccarini of Fleur du Mal Revolutionized Lingerie Styling
5 Dated Wardrobe Staples to Skip in 2027 (and What to Buy)
5 Dated Wardrobe Staples to Skip in 2027 (and What to Buy)
Maika Monroe on Victorian Psycho: Maybe Everyone Is Evil
Maika Monroe on Victorian Psycho: Maybe Everyone Is Evil
The Awakening Review: Colombian Military Horror That Peaks Too Early
The Awakening Review: Colombian Military Horror That Peaks Too Early
Naked Alien Massacre Punishes the Wrong Sin, and That Is the Whole Joke
Naked Alien Massacre Punishes the Wrong Sin, and That Is the Whole Joke
Letitia Wright Horror In Her Shadow Begins in a Basement
Letitia Wright Horror In Her Shadow Begins in a Basement