Jeff and Rebecca talk about Barnes & Noble as publishing’s hero(!?), developments in the world of book banning, new initiatives to combat said banning, and more.
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Discussed in this episode:
Book bans now reaching math textbooks in Florida 
California student’s petition to expand conversations about race in literature 
5 Under 35 honorees
Brooklyn Public Library offers ecards to kids 13-21 as a move to provide access/resist book bans 
We Need Diverse Books To Offer Grants to Educators to Buy Books 
How Barnes & Noble went from villain to hero 
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Jeff and Rebecca talk about Rebecca's recent visit to a big industry conference, a couple of notable publishing world dismissals, Dune, recent reading, and more. 
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Discussed in this episode:
The State of Publishing, as Seen from the Inside
The Book Riot Podcast Patreon
PRH dismisses Reagan Arthur & Lisa Lucas

(related: Brooke Warner on publishing’s backlash)
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Reading the Room by Paul Yamazaki
All Fours by Miranda July
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How is Publishing Doing?

Jeff and Rebecca talk about what a dad book is, what it isn't, and what it could be. Then, they give some recommendations that best represent the Dad Book 2.0. 
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Discussed in this episode:
TBR! For Father's Day! Or anyone on any day!
The Book Riot Podcast Patreon
Grit by Angela Duckworth
Grunt by Mary Roach
Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell
The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn
Moneyball by Michael Lewis
Attica Locke
S.A. Cosby
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What is a Dad Book? Towards a New Theory (with Recommendations)

Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz is joined by Jess Pryde of When in Romance to discuss the third season of Netflix's Bridgerton adaptation. 
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Books and Links Discussed
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (Bridgertons #4)
What is Regency Romance?
Shonda Rhimes Explains Why ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Took So Long
TikTok: The making of that Queen Charlotte wig
Official Bridgerton Spotify Playlist
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BRIDGERTON Season 3

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. 
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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
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The Surprising Origins of Publishing's Seasons

Jeff and Rebecca review some of the most interesting and exciting book deal announcements from the last few months.
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