People Know Reading is Good and Still Don't Do It.

Book Riot - The Podcast

Riot New Media Group, Inc

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

4.4 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Vanessa Diaz sits in for Rebecca to talk with Jeff about The Women's Prize shortlist, Practical Magic 2, the most banned books of 2025, how human it is for people to know that reading is good for them and still not do it, recent reading, and more. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Join The Book Riot Podcast Patreon for bonus content and ad-free listening. 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: Women’s Prize Shortlist World Book Day Study aka nothing means anything 2026 Hugo Awards finalists top 11 banned books of 2025 (ALA) The Crystal Light collab, because sure, why not (wider trend of ‘interesting’ collabs - Hellmans’ Mayo, Yankee Candle, Prego - see block in flagship ) Practical Magic 2 trailer (vanessa hyperventilating) The Pitt’s Dr Abbott (Shawn Hatosy) voicing audio erotica on Quinn app This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Use code THEBOOKS for 20% off at Cozy Earth. Go to quince.com/bookriot for free shipping and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	At Accardo, you'll save 25% on your first shop and get free delivery,
0:04.6	which means if you were to buy a four cheese pizza,
0:07.3	you'd basically be getting one of the cheeses for free.
0:10.1	Save and splurge at Accardo, the online supermarket.
0:12.9	Deo graphical and other restrictions,
0:14.2	min spend £60 on charge to apply,
0:15.7	discount available on food, new customers only,
0:17.6	max saving £20,000.
0:18.7	Terms at akado.com.
0:20.7	Hey there, it's your big McDonald's hunger calling.
0:23.4	And it's not just any kind of hunger.
0:25.0	It's the kind that calls for big arch.
0:27.0	Start with juicy beef, cheddar cheese and big arch sauce.
0:30.3	Oh, and don't forget those crispy onions.
0:32.6	Hungry?
0:33.4	You are now.
0:36.7	Saved from 11am.
0:37.8	Subject to availability.
0:38.7	Price and participation may vary.
0:44.6	This is the bookwrap podcast.
0:46.1	I'm Jeff O'Neill, sitting in for Rebecca today.
0:49.2	Fides S.T.S. is back.
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