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Win a Copy of CHERRY by Nico Walker!

Post author By Jeff O'Neal
Post date May 30, 2018

We have 10 copies of Cherry by Nico Walker to give away to 10 Riot readers!

Here’s what it’s all about:

Hammered out on a typewriter, Cherry is a breakneck-paced debut novel about love, war, bank robberies, and heroin.

Cleveland, 2003. A young man falls hard in love and gets married—just before flunking out of school and joining the Army. But he’s unprepared for the grisly reality that awaits him as an Army medic. When he returns from Iraq, his PTSD is profound, and the drugs on the street have changed. Hooked on heroin, desperate for a normal life, and running low on cash, he turns to the one thing he thinks he could be really good at—robbing banks.

Go here to enter for a chance to win, or just click on the cover image below. Good luck!

What's Up in YA

YA Reading and Resources for Pride Month

Post author By Kelly Jensen
Post date May 30, 2018

Happy Monday, YA Fans! Let’s talk queer reads.

“What’s Up in YA?” is sponsored by City of Bastards from Disney Publishing Worldwide.

“Jon Snow won’t be the only ‘bastard’ whose name readers will remember.” —Entertainment Weekly

In this action-packed sequel to YA fantasy Royal Bastards, Tilla explores the magnificent royal city of Lightspire where she uncovers a sinister conspiracy to take down the kingdom from within. Nothing is as it seems in the glorious capital, and Tilla’s presence might just be the spark that sets the Kingdom aflame.

June is Pride Month, an annual global celebration of the LGBTGIA+ community and their contributions to culture, art, history, and more. To honor Pride month and to highlight the growth of queer YA lit, let’s take a look at some of the amazing LGBTQIA+ YA book lists and resources available to readers. Grab your TBR and ready your bookmarking fingers!

LGBTQIA+ YA Reading Lists

There’s literally something for every kind of reader itching for a good queer book or ten.

10 must-read bisexual YA books from 2018.
Queer girls of color in YA lit, as written by women of color.
10 books to read if you can’t get enough “Love, Simon.”
The burning and banning of Annie On My Mind.
Where to start with bi and lesbian YA lit.
A newbie’s guide to great coming out YA books.
13 YA books about bisexual boys.
Asexual YA books to buy, borrow, or bypass.
100 must-read inclusive science fiction and fantasy YA reads.
Queer superheroes in YA books.
LGBTQA science fiction and fantasy by #OwnVoices writers.
Amazing Pride book displays from around the world.
100 must-read LGBTQIA+ YA books.

LGBTQIA+ YA Resources

Looking for more book lists, news, and information about queer YA lit? Dig into these excellent websites.

QueerYA: book lists and resources on diversity in gender and sexuality in youth culture. Based on Scotland, this has a lot of UK-angled content.
Gay YA: A long-running blog highlighting queer YA. This blog was started by two teenagers who are still active in the YA world and passionate about representation.
LGBTQ Reads: Although this isn’t strictly YA, this resource is one to know because it features a plethora of YA, as well as books across various categories, genres, and formats.
Queer Books for Teens: A resource to all of (!!) the queer YA books out there.
The Rainbow List: Great queer reads, picture books through YA titles, as selected by librarians. This is a vetted list with a wide variety of titles. If you’re looking for even more award-winning queer titles for YA readers, check out the Stonewall Awards.

LGBTQIA+ YA Nonfiction Titles

Just to round this newsletter out nicely, here are a few YA nonfiction titles perfect for Pride month. Descriptions are from Amazon, since I’ve read only most, but not all, of these (yet, anyway!).

The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater

One teenager in a skirt.
One teenager with a lighter.
One moment that changes both of their lives forever.

If it weren’t for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public one. Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes. But one afternoon on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned, and Richard charged with two hate crimes and facing life imprisonment.

The ABCs of LGBTQ+ by Ashley Mardell

The ABCs of LGBT+ is a #1 Bestselling LGBT book and is essential reading for questioning teens, teachers or parents looking for advice, or anyone who wants to learn how to talk about gender identity and sexual identity. In The ABCs of LGBT+, Ashley Mardell, a beloved blogger and YouTube star, answers many of your questions about:

lgbt and lgbt+
gender identity
sexual identity
teens in a binary world
the LGBT family
and more

Being Jazz: My Life As A (Transgender) Teen by Jazz Jennings

Jazz Jennings is one of the youngest and most prominent voices in the national discussion about gender identity. At the age of five, Jazz transitioned to life as a girl, with the support of her parents. A year later, her parents allowed her to share her incredible journey in her first Barbara Walters interview, aired at a time when the public was much less knowledgeable or accepting of the transgender community. This groundbreaking interview was followed over the years by other high-profile interviews, a documentary, the launch of her YouTube channel, a picture book, and her own reality TV series—I Am Jazz—making her one of the most recognizable activists for transgender teens, children, and adults.

In her remarkable memoir, Jazz reflects on these very public experiences and how they have helped shape the mainstream attitude toward the transgender community. But it hasn’t all been easy. Jazz has faced many challenges, bullying, discrimination, and rejection, yet she perseveres as she educates others about her life as a transgender teen. Through it all, her family has been beside her on this journey, standing together against those who don’t understand the true meaning of tolerance and unconditional love. Now Jazz must learn to navigate the physical, social, and emotional upheavals of adolescence—particularly high school—complicated by the unique challenges of being a transgender teen. Making the journey from girl to woman is never easy—especially when you began your life in a boy’s body.

Breakthrough: How One Teen Innovator Is Changing The World by Jack Andraka

For the first time, teen innovator and scientist Jack Andraka tells the story behind his revolutionary discovery. When a dear family friend passed away from pancreatic cancer, Jack was inspired to create a better method of early detection. At the age of fifteen, he garnered international attention for his breakthrough: a four-cent strip of paper capable of detecting pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancers four hundred times more effectively than the previous standard.

Jack’s story is not just a story of dizzying international success; it is a story of overcoming depression and homophobic bullying and finding the resilience to persevere and come out. His account inspires young people, who he argues are the most innovative, to fight for the right to be taken seriously and to pursue our own dreams. Do-it-yourself science experiments are included in each chapter, making Breakthrough perfect for STEM curriculum. But above all, Jack’s memoir empowers his generation with the knowledge that we can each change the world if we only have the courage to try.

Pride: Celebrating Diversity and Community by Robin Stevenson

For LGBTQ people and their supporters, Pride events are an opportunity to honor the past, protest injustice, and celebrate a diverse and vibrant community. The high point of Pride, the Pride Parade, is spectacular and colorful. But there is a whole lot more to Pride than rainbow flags and amazing outfits. How did Pride come to be? And what does Pride mean to the people who celebrate it?

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Thanks for hanging out this week and we’ll see you again soon!

— Kelly Jensen, @veronikellymars on Twitter and Instagram.

Check Your Shelf

Libby Partnership Lands 33,000 New Library Card Holders, Audiobook Narrator Secrets, and More.

Post author By Kelly Jensen
Post date May 30, 2018

Welcome to Check Your Shelf! This is your guide to all things book talk worth knowing to help librarians like you up your game when it comes to doing your job (& rocking it).

Check Your Shelf is sponsored by The Plastic Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg.

Magicians are pitted against one another to make the next big discovery in Charlie N. Holmberg’s fascinating new read in The Paper Magician series.

Alvie Brechenmacher came to London to study under world-renowned magician Marion Praff. Little did she know she would make a discovery that could change the world of magic forever. Now a rival is after the plans, and in the high-stakes world of magical discovery, not everyone plays fair . . .

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg returns to the enchanting world of The Paper Magician.

Libraries & Librarians

Local or not, you’ll want to swoon over these gorgeous Chicago libraries. And then you can read about the family that took their children on a world tour of libraries.
20% of US public school librarian jobs have disappeared since 2000. One fifth!
Further reading: why school librarians are the literacy leaders we need.
This is a cool partnership to encourage reading that the New York Public Library and HBO cooked up.
Libraries along the Silk Road in a number of countries have developed an alliance. Sometimes we forget what feels common in the library world is completely new in other parts of the world.
Why Finland is home to the world’s most radical libraries.
This one made the librarian internet rounds, but just in case you haven’t seen it, BuzzFeed put together a list of 17 awesome things libraries have done that’ll make you want to do them for your library.
Kabul library bus helps drive Afghan children to read. I love stories like this.

Book Adaptations in the News

Clear your calendar on October 19 — that’s when The Hate U Give will hit the big screen.
I didn’t know there would still be interest enough for a TV adaptation of The Babysitter’s Club to be shopped. The comics must be helping renew interest.
Kristen Stewart will direct the adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s Chronology of Water.
Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits is coming to Hulu.
There’s a trailer for The Sisters Brothers.
Idris Elba + The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Books in the News

Certainly by now, you’ve seen the Jimmy Kimmel clip where your average person on the street can’t name a book. Let’s not talk about that and instead talk about how shaming people who aren’t bookish isn’t cool. Not to mention it’s a common psychological phenomenon that people can’t name something off the top of their head when asked like that.
How a book can become a hit even before it’s finished. Here are the Buzz books of this year so you can be ready.
The New York Times highlights the arguments about Philip Roth’s best books.
A look at the dwindling number of rare and valuable books, in light of the deaths of a handful of literary icons.
Michelle Obama is teasing her memoir on Instagram. If your library hasn’t preordered a pile yet, it’s time (and same with audio, since she’s performing it herself).

By the Numbers

33,000 new library cards have been registered with the help of Libby in the first four months of 2018. I was skeptical about how this would work out when I heard it was happening, but that’s a nice number.
The most popular libraries in the world. Inexact (and that’s noted!) but really fascinating to look at.
Ebook revenue is down.
But digital audiobook revenue is up.

Award News

This year’s finalists for the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction are out, and you can vote on this one.
The winners and finalists for the Indie’s Choice and EB White Read Aloud books were announced.
There’s a winner in the Man Booker Prize for this year.
Check out the titles on the Golden Man Booker Prize list and vote for your pick.
Dig into this year’s Nebula winners.

All Things Comics

Vulture names the best comics of 2018 so far.
A comics guide to the surprise characters in Solo.
Marvel characters make for popular baby names is not a thing I think I’d ever consider typing, but there it is.
She-Ra, the adaptation by Noelle Stevenson, has a cast.

Audiophilia

Reese Witherspoon has teamed up with Audible in a new partnership. Consider these monthly titles essential for library collections or reader advisory.
The New York Times offers up great audiobook recommendations for trips without kids and for trips with kids.
More audiobook recommendations for your summer road trip, this time from the Washington Post. Consider putting the titles here and in the above lists into a nice display for patrons.
Audiobooks…for dogs?
No, listening to audiobooks is not “cheating” when it comes to reading.
Tune in to some great history audiobooks.
17 secrets of audiobook narrators.

Book Lists, Book Lists, Book Lists

19 new translated books you need on your TBR (and in your library).
Love reality TV or a patron base that does? Here are some appropriate books.
Wired suggests 12 books you need to read this summer.
50 must-read books with gorgeous writing.
Great time travel romances (beyond Outlander).
The perfect mystery books for fans of literary fiction.
21 excellent queer women of color books to read with bonus fancy graphic!
Over 120 Stephen King short stories and where to find them. This is some excellent reference for your King fanatics, especially given the rate of adaptations of his work in the last year.
These new books with animal covers would make a fabulous display.
Pick up some excellent books by Asian American writers, whether or not it’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Bookish Curiosities & Miscellaneous

The oldest cookbooks from libraries around the world.
What’s going on in your child’s brain when you read them a story? This one is for all of the librarians who not only encourage reading, but who are also sharing stories aloud with the youngest readers.
Why are middle age women invisible on book covers? This isn’t just an issue with books, of course. It’s also even more pronounced when you consider middle age women of color.
50 school libraries to follow on Instagram.

Level Up

Do you take part in LibraryReads, the monthly list of best books selected by librarians only? Whether or not you read and nominate titles, we’ll end every newsletter with a few upcoming titles worth reading and sharing (and nominating for LibraryReads, if you so choose!).

This month, I put together a reference guide for finding these books, along with a database of titles and publication dates to make reading and highlighting these books as easy as can be. Your only work is to read them and talk about them.

There is literally no excuse.

Snag a sweet “It’s Lit” enamel pin for $7.

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Thanks for hanging out! We’ll see you back here in two weeks with another edition of Check Your Shelf.

–Kelly Jensen, @veronikellymars on Twitter and Instagram.

Currently reading Final Draft by Riley Redgate

Audiobooks

June’s Best New Audiobooks

Post author By Katie MacBride
Post date May 30, 2018

Happy anniversary, audiophiles!

You probably don’t know this, but it’s our one year anniversary! Last year at this time, I took over the audiobooks newsletter and it has been so much fun getting to know some of you and sharing all my weird, random thoughts about audiobooks and hearing yours. So happy anniversary to us!

Sponsored by Flatiron Books and Legendary by Stephanie Garber

Legendary is the sequel to the bestselling breakout audiobook Caraval by Stephanie Garber. After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister, Scarlett. They should be celebrating, but Tella isn’t quite free yet. She made a bargain with a criminal to deliver Caraval Master Legend’s true name. The only chance of uncovering Legend’s identity is to win Caraval, so Tella throws herself into the legendary competition once more. Welcome to Caraval…the games have only just begun. Listen to an audiobook excerpt to hear more.

To celebrate our anniversary, I got you this contest/giveaway! Ok, fine, all the newsletters are promoting this contest, but you could still win $500 to your favorite bookstore and that’s a kickass present, no matter what the reason is! So use this link and enter to win!

So right after our anniversary, I’m abandoning you. My sister is getting married next week, so I am going to be out of town the next two weeks doing wedding shenanigans. The newsletter will still arrive in your inbox on Thursday but I wanted to give you all a taste of the new audiobooks for June before I take off. So without further ado, here are some good lookin’ audiobooks coming out in June.

Goodbye, Sweet Girl: A Story of Domestic Violence and Survivalby Kelly Sundberg; narrated by Andi Arndt; release date: 06-05-18

You know I love me a good memoir about something terrible and painful (and, hopefully, coming out on the other side). This one sounds like it’s got all those things in spades. “Kelly Sundberg’s husband, Caleb, was a funny, warm, supportive man and a wonderful father to their little boy Reed. He was also vengeful and violent…To understand herself and her violent marriage, Sundberg looks to her childhood in Salmon, a small, isolated mountain community known as the most redneck town in Idaho. Like her marriage, Salmon is a place of deep contradictions, where Mormon ranchers and hippie back-to-landers live side-by-side; a place of magical beauty riven by secret brutality; a place that takes pride in its individualism and rugged self-sufficiency, yet is beholden to church and communal standards at all costs.” It sounds like this will be a good pick for those who enjoyed Educated by Tara Westover (which I definitely did!).

The Boy on the Beach: My Family’s Escape from Syria and Our Hope for a New Home by Tima Kurdi; narrated by Soneela Nankani; release date: 06-05-18

At the risk of being too preachy (which I definitely am), I really think we could all benefit from reading more stories from refugees and immigrants. “Alan Kurdi’s body washed up on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea on September 2, 2015, and overnight, the political became personal, as the world awoke to the reality of the Syrian refugee crisis. Tima Kurdi first saw the shocking photo of her nephew in her home in Vancouver, Canada. But Tima did not need a photo to understand the truth – she and her family had already been living it.”

What follows is the story of Tima’s happy childhood in Damascus and her emigration to Canada when she was 22. At first, the memoir is a story of the adjustments of a new life in a new world. But as the situation in Syria deteriorates, Tima starts trying to help her family back in Syria leave. “Although thwarted by politics, hounded by violence, and separated by vast distances, the Kurdis encountered setbacks at every turn, they never gave up hope. And when tragedy struck, Tima suddenly found herself thrust onto the world stage as an advocate for refugees everywhere, a role for which she had never prepared but that allowed her to give voice to those who didn’t have an opportunity to speak for themselves.”

Florida written and read by Lauren Groff; release date: 06-05-18

The author of Fates and Furies is back with a collection of short stories about her home state. “The stories in this collection span characters, towns, decades, even centuries, but Florida – its landscape, climate, history, and state of mind – becomes its gravitational center. Storms, snakes, and sinkholes lurk at the edge of everyday life, but the greater threats and mysteries are of a human, emotional, and psychological nature.” I was really impressed by the slow, magnificent burn of Fates and Furies and I’m really excited to hear these stories. (Also yay for the author narrating it!)

The Secret Life of Cows written and read by Rosamund Young; release date: 06-12-18

The book title and cover alone sold me on this (I mean it’s the secret life of cows! COWS!) but after reading the description, perhaps it should come with a warning? Personally, I don’t eat beef BUT if you don’t want to hear about the awesomeness of the animal in your tummy, you may want to consider if you can handle hearing about “how these creatures love, play games, and form lifelong friendships.” But if you’re more comfortable with the circle of life than I am, it sounds like there’s a lot of wisdom to be gained from the book. “She imparts hard-won wisdom about the both moral and real-world benefits of organic farming. (If preserving the dignity of animals isn’t a good enough reason for you, consider how badly factory farming stunts the growth of animals, producing unhealthy and tasteless food.)”

The Black Album by Hanif Kureishi; narrated by: Waleed Akhtar; release date: 06-14-18

“Shahid is a clean-cut student trying to make an impression on his college lecturer, Deedee Osgood, who gives his spirits a lift when she takes him to a naked rave party. Shahid’s academic prospects are threatened by the intervention of his gangster brother, Chili, who, with his Armani suits and Gucci loafers, moves into Shahid’s bedsit as a hideout, bringing unnecessary danger and excitement with him. Set in London in 1989, the year of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the fatwah, The Black Album is a thriller with a characteristically lively background: raves, ecstasy, religious ferment and sexual passion in a dangerous time.” NAKED RAVE PARTIES IN 1989 LONDON?! YES, PLEASE!!

What are you most looking forward to listening to in June? Let me know at katie@riotnewmedia.com or on twitter at msmacb .

I’ll see you in two weeks unless I die in a fiery plane crash which I am definitely extremely terrified of happening!

~Katie

The Goods

20% Off Your Order

Post author By Rebecca Joines Schinsky
Post date May 30, 2018

Whether you’re stocking up on great gifts for bookish dads and grads or treating yourself, enjoy 20% off your order PLUS get a free pair of adult socks with any purchase of $50 or more. Sale ends 6/3.

Kissing Books

#Cockygate Continues

Post author By Jessica Pryde
Post date May 30, 2018

The madness continues, folks, but we’ve got plenty of books to keep us warm. Or cool. Whatever you need right now.

News and Useful Links

Let’s get this out of the way: our favorite “author” has doubled down and is apparently using a personal injury lawyer to help her write documents in her favor for trademark law. Many people have expressed how much this is not a good idea (but I mean, really. She hasn’t had any yet so…) Want to dive all the way down the rabbit hole? Here’s Kevin Kneupper’s complete thread of legal documents.

Golden Man Booker Shortlist: Today in Books

Post author By Sharifah Williams
Post date May 29, 2018

This edition of Today in Books is sponsored by Hush, My Inner Sleuth by M.E. Meegs.

Golden Man Booker Shortlist

The Golden Man Booker shortlist was announced over the long weekend. On the list are In a Free State by V. S. Naipaul, Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively, The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje, Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel, and Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. The Golden Man Booker selects books “from Man Booker history that have best stood the test of time.” You can vote on who should win; the winner will be announced on July 8th.

Accountant Embezzles Millions From Literary Agency

And Chuck Palahniuk responded. Why? Because his finances were directly affected by the embezzlement, according to his statement. Accountant Darin Webb faces major jail time on wire-fraud charges for embezzling $3.4 million from Manhattan agency Donadio & Olson, which represents Palahniuk, the estate of The Godfather writer Mario Puzo, and other big authors.

AirBnB The Home Of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald

Get ready to write that Jazz Age-inspired novel you’ve been thinking about because your perfect, self-made writer’s retreat is now open for AirBnB booking. Spend a few nights in the Montgomery, Alabama home of society and literary darlings F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. The apartment, which occupies part of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Museum, wasn’t exactly the site of innumerable joys, but it is where F. Scott wrote Tender is the Night.

Don’t forget we’re giving away $500 to the bookstore of your choice! Enter here!

Unusual Suspects

THE CRAFT Meets VERONICA MARS Is As Awesome As It Sounds

Post author By Jamie Canaves
Post date May 29, 2018

Hi mystery fans! I’ve got a witchy girl, tarot card reader, and an FBI investigator for you this week!

The Craft Meets Veronica Mars Is As Awesome As It Sounds! (TW suicide)

cover image: jean pocket with a pink heart pin that says undead girl gang Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson: Mila Flores is naturally having a hard time since her best friend’s death. The problem is that she’s certain Riley didn’t take her own life, but no one believes Mila. Instead, they think she’s refusing to accept her best friend’s death. But Mila is head-strong and won’t let it go so she conjures up a spell in hopes of bringing back Riley to find out what really happened. And that’s when things really take a turn because Mila isn’t an experienced Wiccan, and not only does she bring Riley back but she also brings back two recently dead girls who she really didn’t like. And they’re all going to be around for seven days until the spell ends. Hopefully they can all work out their issues and come together to solve who exactly murdered them… A fun, smart, and excellent read with a great lead.

In the Club May 30

Post author By Jenn Northington
Post date May 29, 2018

Welcome back to In The Club, a newsletter of resources to keep your book group well-met and well-read. Let’s dive in.

This newsletter is sponsored by Litworld Publishing House.

When a witty medical student, Aliya’s life is cut short in a tragic accident, she discovers that she is given another chance at life. She finds herself reborn into the body of a heavy-set Countess named Lilian. Aliya must use her mind and skills in a society where women are oppressed, protect herself from assassination attempts, and build alliances with peasants, sea raiders, members of the Royal Family… and her own errant husband. First Lessons is the first of five volumes in Lina J. Potter’s bestselling Medieval Tale series. Will Aliya forge her own “happy-ever-after?” And if so, at what cost?

The warm days have finally arrived here in Philadelphia, and I’ve been gathering up some “beach reading” recommendations. Whether you take them to an actual beach, a park, your back couch, or read them in the middle of next winter is totally your call.

– Romance novels based on your favorite reality TV
– Beach read recs from Girls Night In (very cosign)
– Southern literature for your summer

If you occasionally find yourself wondering why you put all this work into book club, let Marty remind you of its joys.
Book group bonus: Have everyone in your group tell their “book club origin story” — what was the first book club meeting they ever attended?

There’s nothing like a whodunnit, and these are for readers who are most at home in the literary fiction stacks.
Book group bonus: You could have a really rousing discussion about the different categories of mysteries (many of them mentioned in the above piece). Do your members favor any one in particular?

Speaking of mystery subgenres, there are also SF/F ones! And here are a few that take Sherlock Holmes as their inspiration.
Book group bonus: Have each member bring in their personal favorite retelling of or book inspired by Sherlock Holmes, and let the Death Match, I MEAN, discussion begin.

In celebrity book club news, Reese Witherspoon is adding audiobooks to her empire.
Book group bonus: Are you reading along with Reese? And if not, does an official audio component make you any more likely to?

Stamp of approval: The Man Booker International Prize has been awarded! The winning title, Flights by Olga Tokarczuk, translated from the Polish by Jennifer Croft, sounds ready-made for a good discussion.
Book group bonus: I’m still thinking about this piece on the translation of Han Kang’s works. How much do you take for granted when you read a translation, and how do you pick out the translator’s voice from the author’s? There aren’t easy answers, but there’s a lot of good food for thought.

And that’s a wrap: Happy discussing! If you’re interested in more science fiction and fantasy talk, you can catch me and my co-host Sharifah on the SFF Yeah! podcast. For many many more book recommendations (including the occasional book club question!) you can find me on the Get Booked podcast with the inimitable Amanda.

Your fellow booknerd,
Jenn

More Resources:
– Our Book Group In A Box guide
– List your group on the Book Group Resources page

Giveaways

Win a Fandom & Culture Prize Pack!

Post author By Jeff O'Neal
Post date May 29, 2018

We have 15 Fandom & Culture prize packs to give away to 15 Riot readers!

The University of Iowa Press is a well-regarded academic publisher serving readers throughout the world with works of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. We are proud to announce our new series, Fandom & Culture, which produces dynamic books that challenge readers to reexamine preconceived notions of fandom, fan communities, and fan works. The series aims to speak to fans, general audiences, and scholars on issues related to fandom including (but not limited to) gender, sexuality, race, class, technology, pedagogy, cultural studies, and other traditionally overlooked topics in the field.

Go here to enter for a chance to win, or just click on the image of the books in the pack below!