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Stylized lottery ticket being drawn from an urn, symbolizing the Book Riot sweepstakes with a grand prize opportunity.
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Book Riot Sweepstakes Open to Most of US, DC, and Canada

Residents of Puerto Rico and Quebec are explicitly barred from Book Riot's latest sweepstakes, which closes for entries on June 30, 2026.

Julian Adebayo·June 21, 2026
A golden ticket is drawn from a vortex of book pages, symbolizing the Book Riot sweepstakes winner selection process.
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Book Riot Reveals Sweepstakes Winner Selection Process

While most of North America can enter Book Riot's latest sweepstakes, residents of Quebec and US territories are explicitly excluded!

Chloe Kim·June 14, 2026
A glowing book suspended in a futuristic library, symbolizing anticipation for new book releases in 2026.
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Anticipating New Book Releases in 2026

Despite a constant stream of 'new releases,' some of the most anticipated books, like Brandon Sanderson's Songs of the Dead , won't hit shelves until June 2026.

Mateo Garcia·June 12, 2026
A bookshelf filled with books, with a calendar indicating future release dates, symbolizing the delayed anticipation of summer reads.
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Publishers' 'Anticipated' Summer Books Are Years Away

As 'most anticipated summer book' lists flood our feeds, a curious truth emerges: many highlighted titles, like Andrew Sean Greer's 'Villa Coco' and Grace Alexander's 'The Lowe Job,' won't actually hi

Ananya Sharma·June 12, 2026
An elderly man, John Basinger, with a profound look of concentration, appearing to recite John Milton's Paradise Lost from memory.
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John Basinger memorizes all 12 books of Milton's Paradise Lost

Okay, let's kick things off with a bang!

Chloe Kim·June 10, 2026
A diverse group of people engaged in a thoughtful book club discussion about Ben Lerner's novel 'Transcription' in a warm, inviting setting.
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Book Club Discusses Ben Lerner's 130-Page Novel Transcription

Ben Lerner's novel 'Transcription' is just 130 pages long and costs $25, yet its very title signals a demanding, reconstructive intellectual journey that defies easy consumption.

Chloe Kim·May 30, 2026
A curated collection of beautiful and inspiring home design books displayed on a shelf in a well-lit, cozy living room setting.
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Best Home Design Books for Enthusiasts

Ralph Lauren's 'A Way of Living' isn't just a book; it's a 'BIG book' filled with imagery from multiple sources, earning a rare 10/10 rating for its immersive visual journey, according to roomfortuesd

Julian Adebayo·May 29, 2026