How Are We Feeling About Book Sales Right Now?
Book Riot - The Podcast
01/19/26
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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.
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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
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