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bookriot.com > what-goes-into-tracking-censorship

What Goes Into Tracking Censorship, With an Update From the New York Public Library Comms Team

2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (493+ words) Immense work goes into reporting on and tracking censorship, so when we're asked to pull that work, we take it seriously. Last week, in the Literary Activism weekly news roundup, I included a link and context to that link. You…...

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bookriot.com > book-riots-deals-of-the-day-for-july-13-2026

Book Riot's Deals of the Day for July 13, 2026

9+ hour, 31+ min ago  (59+ words) Chaotic urban-dwelling supernatural inhabitants, the gorgeous girl on the train, a love letter to reading, and more of today's book deals. Today's Featured Book Deals Stay in the Know with Book Riot Newsletter You’re entered! But wait… You’ve unlocked a…...

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bookriot.com > the-2025-shirley-jackson-award-winners

The 2025 Shirley Jackson Award Winners

11+ hour, 27+ min ago  (152+ words) Read your way into the winners of the 2025 Shirley Jackson Awards, presented to the best in horror, dark fantasy, and psychological suspense. The 2025 Shirley Jackson Awards were announced on Saturday night, July 11, at Readercon 35. The awards are presented to the…...

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bookriot.com > the-hardest-and-easiest-tasks-of-the-2026-read-harder-challenge

The Hardest and Easiest Tasks of the 2026 Read Harder Challenge

12+ hour ago  (489+ words) Here are the results of the 2026 Read Harder Challenge halfway check-in survey, including your votes for the hardest task of the year. Danika spends most of their time talking about sapphic books at the Lesbrary. A couple weeks ago, I…...

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bookriot.com > animal-comics-for-adult-readers

Animal Comics for Adult Readers

12+ hour ago  (679+ words) From therapy insights from emotional support animals to a red panda breaking into death metal, these animal comics for adult readers tell stories that help us understand ourselves. Yashvi Peeti is an aspiring writer and an aspiring penguin. She has…...

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bookriot.com > american-history-books-for-kids

American History Books for Kids to Read as the U.S. Turns 250

12+ hour ago  (344+ words) Reflect on 250 years of U.S. history with these American history books for kids about the fight for liberty and justice for all. Susie (she/her) is a queer writer originally from Little Rock, now living in Washington, DC. She is the author…...

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bookriot.com > best-books-of-the-year-so-far-bipoc-edition

Best Books of the Year So Far, BIPOC Edition

12+ hour ago  (1463+ words) Erica Ezeifedi, Associate Editor, is a transplant from Nashville, TN that has settled in the North East. In addition to being a writer, she has worked as a victim advocate and in public libraries, where she has focused on creating…...

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bookriot.com > new-under-the-radar-historical-romances

Oldies But Goodies: New Under-the-Radar Historical Romances

12+ hour ago  (249+ words) Isabelle Popp has written all sorts of things, ranging from astrophysics research articles and math tests to crossword puzzles and poetry. These days she's writing romance. When she's not reading or writing, she's probably knitting or scouring used book stores…...

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bookriot.com > mysteries-and-thrillers-set-at-amusement-parks-and-summer-camps

Mysteries and Thrillers Set at Amusement Parks & Summer Camps

12+ hour ago  (236+ words) View All posts by Jamie Canaves Sunscreen is in the air, mosquitoes are annoyingly buzzing, and hopefully your AC is cranked to the max. That’s right, we are in the middle of summer. For many, summer comes with the nostalgia…...

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bookriot.com > book-riots-deals-of-the-day-for-july-12-2026

Book Riot's Deals of the Day for July 12, 2026

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (56+ words) Southern Vampires, dystopian sci-fi + Mexican folklore, WUTHERING HEIGHTS in modern English, and more of today's best deals Today's Featured Book Deals Stay in the Know with Book Riot Newsletter You’re entered! But wait… You’ve unlocked a free trial for 3 Free…...

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