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"The Supreme Court issued a ruling yesterday in Louisiana v. Callais that renders Louisana’s voting map invalid and effectively guts the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibited racial discrimination in voting..."
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Five Books to Understand the Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court has gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Here's what you need to know.
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What are your favorite historical fiction books?
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The Best Historical Fiction Books of the Century So Far
These are the best historical fiction books published in the 21st century so far.
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What are your favorite mysteries and thrillers?
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The Best Mystery/Thriller Books of the Century So Far
These are the mysteries and thrillers that top our charts this century so far.
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about 2 months ago
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The Greenville Eight protested library discrimination in 1960. Their fight and others like them are a legacy that continues to play out now.
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The Greenville Eight and Library Discrimination, Then and Now: Book Censorship News, March 6, 2026
The Greenville Eight protested library discrimination in 1960. Their fight and others like them are a legacy that continues to play out now.
https://bookriot.com/the-greenville-eight/
about 2 months ago
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This list was created by journalist Char Adams, the author of Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore.
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100+ Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.
There are hundreds of Black-owned bookstores in the U.S. to explore! Check them out here, sorted by state.
https://bookriot.com/black-owned-bookstores-2026/
2 months ago
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Biggest book banning attempt (by my recollection) by an individual in Idaho is underway in Twin
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Community responds to help and protest 95 book challenges filed by fired substitute teacher
The Twin Falls School District leadership said the system is not designed to handle over a hundred challenges at once, but the district will follow its policy — with a slew of volunteers.
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A nationwide book ban bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Here's what you need to know about HR7661, including who is behind it, the history behind such bills, and what you need to do to stop it.
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A Nationwide Book Ban Bill Has Been Introduced in the House of Representatives
Hours after the State of the Union address, House republicans introduced legislation banning LGBTQ+ books from public schools nationwide.
https://bookriot.com/hr7661-book-ban-legislation/
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Just shouting out our favorite romances. What are yours?
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Best Romance Books of the Century So Far
Here are the romance books that top our charts this century so far.
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3 months ago
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February will have a lot of unforgettable debut novels, but there are also books from some of our favorite authors coming out this month!
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Your Favorite Author Has a New Book Coming Out This February
February will have a lot of unforgettable debut novels, but there are also books from some of our favorite authors coming out this month!
https://bookriot.com/your-favorite-author-has-a-new-book-coming-out-this-february/
3 months ago
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We have some ideas about the best fantasy books. What do you think?
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Best Fantasy Books of the Century So Far
Here are the fantasy books that top our charts this century so far.
https://bookriot.com/best-fantasy-books-of-the-century-so-far/
3 months ago
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The ACLU of Utah has filed a lawsuit against the state over legislation that has allowed them to ban books from public school students.
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State ACLU, on Behalf of Authors and Students, Sues Utah Over Book Bans
The ACLU of Utah has filed a lawsuit against the state over legislation that has allowed them to ban books from public school students.
https://bookriot.com/utah-sued-over-book-bans/
4 months ago
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We're entering the new year with our Most Anticipated Books of 2026 *cue the sirens *cue the horns* 📣 Which of these are you adding to your 2026 TBR?
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Most Anticipated Books of 2026
Welcome to a brand new year in reading! It's shaping up to be another fantastic year in books, with buzzy releases from beloved authors and exciting
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4 months ago
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What's your favorite queer book that you read this year? Take this survey and I'll share our recommendations! 💙📚
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What's Your Favorite Queer Book of 2025? (Survey)
What's your favorite queer book that you read this year? Take this survey and I'll share our recommendations!
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5 months ago
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What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work. 💙📚
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2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year
What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.
https://bookriot.com/book-censorship-trends-2025/
5 months ago
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Here are the best book club books of 2025, from the most popular picks this year to under-the-radar picks that deserve more attention. 💙📚
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The Best Book Club Books of 2025
Here are the best book club books of 2025, from the most popular picks this year to under-the-radar picks that deserve more attention.
https://bookriot.com/best-book-club-books-of-2025/
5 months ago
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It's tiiimmmeee!!!
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Book Riot’s 2026 Read Harder Challenge
Join us for Book Riot's 2026 Read Harder Challenge to break out of your reading comfort zone and discover new favorite authors and genres!
https://bookriot.com/read-harder-2026/
5 months ago
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How many of our favorite books from 2025 have you read? 💙📚
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Best Books of 2025
Picking the best books of the year was no easy task, but we sure had a lot of fun doing it. We present you with our picks for the best books of 2025!
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6 months ago
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Barnes & Noble's Book of the Year beat out bestselling cookbooks, fantasy, and noir. There are also now Best Gift Book and Best Children's Book selections. 💙📚
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Barnes & Noble Announces Its Books of the Year
Barnes & Noble's Book of the Year beat out bestselling cookbooks, fantasy, and noir. There are also now Best Gift Book and Best Children's Book selections.
https://bookriot.com/barnes-noble-announces-its-book-of-the-year/
6 months ago
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🏆 The winner of the 2025 Booker Prize 💙📚
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🏆 The winner of the 2025 Booker Prize
David Szalay's FLESH takes home the prize.
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6 months ago
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These six romance books capture the fun of a good D&D session, from cozy one-shots to high-stakes adventures. BookSky 💙📚
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Romance Books for Dungeons & Dragons Fans
These six romance books capture the fun of a good D&D session, from cozy one-shots to high-stakes adventures.
https://bookriot.com/romance-books-for-dungeons-dragons-fans/
6 months ago
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Check out these new asexual books, including romances, friendship stories, pirate adventures, slice-of-life manga, self-help, and more. 💙📚
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10 New Asexual Books, From Romance to Horror to Manga
Check out these new asexual books, including romances, friendship stories, pirate adventures, slice-of-life manga, self-help, and more.
https://bookriot.com/new-asexual-books/
6 months ago
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What's more perfect that paranormal mysteries for Halloween? Here's five mysteries featuring ghosts and demons. 💙📚
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Paranormal Mysteries for Halloween
What's more perfect that paranormal mysteries for Halloween? Here's five mysteries featuring ghosts and demons.
https://bookriot.com/paranormal-mysteries-for-halloween/
6 months ago
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The death of the mass market paperback means the cheapest book options are now 50% more expensive. Welcome to the book affordability crisis. 💙📚
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We're in a Book Affordability Crisis
The death of the mass market paperback means the cheapest book options are now 50% more expensive. Welcome to the book affordability crisis.
https://bookriot.com/were-in-a-book-affordability-crisis/
7 months ago
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What did you read over the weekend? 💙📚
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7 months ago
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Next week is Prison Banned Books Week. Here are some readings and resources in preparation. 💙📚
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Reading and Resources for Prison Banned Books Week: Book Censorship News, October 17, 2025
Next week is Prison Banned Books Week. Here are some readings and resources in preparation.
https://bookriot.com/reading-and-resources-for-prison-banned-books-week/
7 months ago
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Protests are springing up across Asia in response to inequality. One thing they have in common? They're flying One Piece's Straw Hat flag. 💙📚
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Why Is the One Piece Flag Showing Up at Protests?
Protests are springing up across Asia in response to inequality. One thing they have in common? They're flying One Piece's Straw Hat flag.
https://bookriot.com/why-is-the-one-piece-flag-showing-up-at-protests/
7 months ago
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Here's all the latest queer book news you need to know, including the opening of a new Black lesbian bookstore in Brooklyn. 💙📚
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This Black Lesbian Bookstore Grand Opening is What We Need Right Now
Here's all the latest queer book news you need to know, including the opening of a new Black lesbian bookstore in Brooklyn.
https://bookriot.com/black-lesbian-bookstore-opening/
7 months ago
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These titles have shown up in various Best Of lists and award long lists, and range from a meditation on grief to the love life of James Baldwin. 💙📚
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4 of The Buzziest, Most Praised Nonfiction Books of 2025
These titles have shown up in various Best Of lists and award long lists, and range from a meditation on grief to the love life of James Baldwin.
https://bookriot.com/buzziest-most-praised-nonfiction-books-of-2025/
7 months ago
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The 10 most popular thrillers on Libby range from stories that are suburban-set to ones that follow LA island-bound detectives 💙📚
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The 10 Most Popular Thrillers on Libby
The 10 most popular thrillers on Libby range from stories that are suburban-set to ones that follow LA island-bound detectives
https://bookriot.com/the-10-most-popular-thrillers-on-libby/
7 months ago
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How did you do? 💙📚
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Quiz: Can You Match the Children's Classic to Its Opening Lines?
How well do you remember these classic children's books? Can you match the opening line to the correct classic?
https://bookriot.com/match-the-childrens-classic-to-its-opening-lines/
7 months ago
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In order to ban books from its libraries, New Braunfels Independent School District has just closed its libraries to middle and high schoolers. 💙📚
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A Texas District Has Just Banned Students from Secondary School Libraries
In order to ban books from its libraries, New Braunfels Independent School District has just closed its libraries to middle and high schoolers.
https://bookriot.com/new-braunfels-isd-library-closures-sb-13/
7 months ago
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Here's all the latest news library workers should know, including Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times and PRH.
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Trump Sues Penguin Random House, and Other News for Library Workers
Here's all the latest news library workers should know, including Trump's $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times and PRH.
https://bookriot.com/trump-sues-prh/
7 months ago
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Support independent bookstores and get free shipping by purchasing books through
Bookshop.org
during their "Anti-Prime Day" sale.
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Bookshop.org Offers Free Shipping and 20% Off Banned Books for “Anti-Prime Day”
Support independent bookstores and get free shipping by purchasing books through Bookshop.org during their "Anti-Prime Day" sale.
https://bookriot.com/bookshop-org-anti-prime-day-october-2025/
7 months ago
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These are the most confusing books, according to readers on Goodreads.
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What Books Do Readers Find Most Confusing?
These are the most confusing books, according to readers on Goodreads.
https://bookriot.com/what-books-do-readers-find-most-confusing/
7 months ago
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Here are the finalists in each category for the 2025 National Book Awards. How many have you read?
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The 2025 National Book Awards Shortlists Are Here
Here are the finalists in each category for the 2025 National Book Awards.
https://bookriot.com/the-2025-national-book-awards-shortlists-are-here/
7 months ago
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Greg Zimmerman
7 months ago
The terrific
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newsletter informed me that tomorrow is Book Riot's 14th anniversary. Wow. I'm so old. Here was one of the first posts I did for them back in 2011 -- look how cute. 😅
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George Orwell's 1984 vs. Real 1984: Which Was More Gnarly?
George Orwell's 1984, first published in 1949, paints a grim picture of a terrifying dystopia. However, (with tongue firmly implanted in cheek), I'd argue
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A District Court judge rules that neither library patrons nor authors have First Amendment rights when it comes to library collections.
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Another Judge Chips Away at Library Patron First Amendment Rights
A District Court judge rules that neither library patrons nor authors have First Amendment rights when it comes to library collections.
https://bookriot.com/parnell-vs-escambia-county/
7 months ago
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The most popular horror on Libby includes many great bestsellers as well as a classic that was first published 128 years ago.
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The 10 Most Popular Horror Books on Libby
The most popular horror on Libby includes many great bestsellers as well as a classic that was first published 128 years ago.
https://bookriot.com/the-10-most-popular-horror-books-on-libby/
7 months ago
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7 months ago
Thoroughly enjoying
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's new podcast, Zero to Well-Read. Revisiting school-assigned classics with the lens of adulthood makes for a wild (and fun) ride, especially with Jeff and Rebecca at the helm.
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Introducing the Zero to Well-Read Podcast
Everything you need to know about the books you wish you'd read, from classics to contemporary hits to social media sensations.
https://bookriot.com/introducing-the-zero-to-well-read-podcast/
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Some good news! After 20 years, Reading Rainbow is back! The new host is Mychal the Librarian, who has been spreading library joy online for years.
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Meet the New Host of Reading Rainbow: Mychal the Librarian
After 20 years, Reading Rainbow is back! The new host is Mychal the Librarian, who has been spreading library joy online for years.
https://bookriot.com/new-host-of-reading-rainbow/
7 months ago
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To help you take advantage of the best reading season, we've created a Fall Reading Bingo Board with autumnal reading prompts.
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Can You Complete This Fall Reading Bingo Board By the End of Autumn?
To help you take advantage of the best reading season, we've created a Fall Reading Bingo Board with autumnal reading prompts.
https://bookriot.com/fall-reading-bingo-board-2025/
7 months ago
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They range from a time-hopping mystery set in the English countryside to a charming tale of an elderly lady shopkeeper sleuth.
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Libby's Top 10 Borrowed Cozy Mysteries to Enjoy
They range from a time-hopping mystery set in the English countryside to a charming tale of an elderly lady shopkeeper sleuth.
https://bookriot.com/libbys-top-10-borrowed-cozy-mysteries-to-enjoy/
8 months ago
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Queernorm Universes: Sci-Fi Books Where Homophobia and Transphobia Don’t Exist
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In These Queernorm Sci-Fi Books, Homophobia Doesn't Exist
These queernorm sci-fi books star queer main characters and are set in universes where transphobia and homophobia don't exist.
https://bookriot.com/queernorm-sci-fi-books/
8 months ago
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THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB gets reimagined for a musical with the KPOP DEMON HUNTERS composer, our next U.S. Poet Laureate, and more.
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Kpop Demon Hunters Baby-Sitters Club...the Musical
THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB gets reimagined for a musical with the KPOP DEMON HUNTERS composer, our next U.S. Poet Laureate, and more.
https://bookriot.com/kpop-demon-hunters-baby-sitters-club-the-musical/
8 months ago
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Creator Keezy Young talks about the challenges and considerations necessary when depicting mental illness in horror comics.
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Better Depicting Mental Illness in Horror Comics
Creator Keezy Young talks about the challenges and considerations necessary when depicting mental illness in horror comics.
https://bookriot.com/better-depicting-mental-illness-in-horror-comics/
8 months ago
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Libby serves over 22,000 libraries. Here are the 20 ebooks most commonly checked out on the app in August, plus one prediction.
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Libby's 20 Most Popular EBooks of August
Libby serves over 22,000 libraries. Here are the 20 ebooks most commonly checked out on the app in August, plus one prediction.
https://bookriot.com/libbys-20-most-popular-ebooks-of-august/
8 months ago
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Jane Austen and Bridgerton fans who'd like more queer love stories in that setting will love these queer Regency romance books!
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Queer Regency Romance Books for Jane Austen Fans
Jane Austen and Bridgerton fans who'd like more queer love stories in that setting will love these queer Regency romance books!
https://bookriot.com/queer-regency-romance-books/
8 months ago
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According to a HarperCollins survey, most Gen Z parents don't see reading to their child as fun. Here's how to love reading to your kids.
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How to Love Reading to Your Kids
According to a HarperCollins survey, most Gen Z parents don't see reading to their child as fun. Here's how to love reading to your kids.
https://bookriot.com/how-to-love-reading-to-your-kids/
8 months ago
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The New York Times mini crossword is no longer free, joining the full-sized version behind the paywall. Is Wordle next?
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The New York Times Mini Crossword is No Longer Free to Play
The New York Times mini crossword is no longer free, joining the full-sized version behind the paywall. Is Wordle next?
https://bookriot.com/the-new-york-times-mini-crossword-is-no-longer-free-to-play/
8 months ago
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Check out 10 of the books that former Reader-in-Chief Barack Obama enjoyed this summer.
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Barack Obama Releases Summer 2025 Reading List
Check out 10 of the books that former Reader-in-Chief Barack Obama enjoyed this summer.
https://bookriot.com/barack-obama-releases-summer-2025-reading-list/
8 months ago
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