How Are We Feeling About Book Sales Right Now?

Book Riot - The Podcast

Riot New Media Group, Inc

News, News Commentary, Arts, Tv & Film, Books

4.4 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 January 2026

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Jeff and Rebecca look at some 2025 sales numbers, are astounded by the rise of Heated Rivalry, applaud a new subscription box, have some harsh words for Oreo, and more. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Check out Zero to Well-Read and its brand new companion newsletter, and follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Print book sales rose slightly in 2025 There’s a new Heated Rivalry book coming later this year Bridgerton author Julia Quinn has launched a romance subscription box Book Riot’s best fantasy books of the century so far The Royal Shakespeare Company is bringing Hamnet to U.S. stages Give yourself the gift of this George Saunders interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	To be or not to be.
0:02.8	Right now we're offering a range of incentives across Audi models.
0:06.5	That is the...
0:07.5	But only until the 28th of February.
0:10.0	The...
0:10.7	Um...
0:12.0	So stop whatever you're doing.
0:14.4	Um... I'll be right back.
0:17.1	Just carry on without me.
0:18.3	And find yours online or at Finchley Road, Audi.
0:21.5	Audi, four-sprung Duck Technic.
0:23.8	Terms and conditions apply.
0:25.1	Selected models, retail customers and participating Audi centres only.
0:30.9	300 years of expertise in every twining sleep blend.
0:37.0	100 hours of craft in every cup,
0:41.0	eight natural ingredients in every sip,
0:44.7	one night of winding down in every drop,
0:48.7	your moment of serenity,
0:51.5	brought to you by twining sleep,
0:54.6	twinings.
0:55.9	Alive in every drop.
1:03.7	This is the bookwry podcast.
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