Book Sales Down so Far in 2026, THE ODYSSEY Hype is Peaking, and more.
Book Riot - The Podcast
07/13/26
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Jeff and Rebecca note the fever-pitch buzz for Nolan's The Odyssey, before talking about the state of book sales, mention some new book announcements, discuss recent reading, and much more.
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New Leslie Jamison novel next year!
The Millions Summer Book Preview
The Most Read Kindle Books of 2026 So Far
Booker Prize award money doubles with new funder
Brandon Sanderson’s theory of the 20-year dragon nostalgia cycle
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THE ODYSSEY OF HOMER
July 8
•91m
Nolan's The Odyssey looms. Today we are sharing the episode we did on The Odyssey for Zero to Well-Read. Be careful out there on the wine-dark sea.
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The Hot List for July 2026
July 15
•46m
Jeff and Rebecca go over what books are selling, being talked about, and otherwise generating a little heat this month.
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