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Book Riot - The Podcast

"Well-Read" is Hard to Define. But Real.

Book Riot - The Podcast

Riot New Media Group, Inc

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

4.3965 Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

Jeff and Rebecca process some public comments about the idea of being "well-read," a big influencer book club, a study on the gender of animals in kids books, and more book news of the week. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Book Riot is hiring a digital content specialist! If you love books and know the ins and outs of social media strategy, and especially social video, consider joining the team. Find details and apply by August 22, 2025, at riotnewmedia.com/careers. Use code BOOKRIOT to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan at https://incogni.com/bookriot This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this episode: BookTok celeb Jack Edwards launches Inklings book club to “elevate” online reading culture Obamas’ production company picks up All the Sinners Bleed National Association of Black Bookstores launches Study shows gender bias in animal characters in children’s books Frontlist Foyer, brought to you by Thriftbooks:  The Book of Alchemy Clam Down by Anelise Chen How to Be a Living Thing by Mari Andrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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