Best Into The Fold A Shadow Podcasts (2025)

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National Book Awards Longlists, a Journey Into Literary History, and More 1:15:30

4h ago1:15:30

1:15:30

Book Riot's managing editor Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca for a discussion about the National Book Awards longlists, authors' big settlement from Anthropic, and exciting adaptation news. Then, Vanessa takes Rebecca on a journey down the literary rabbit hole. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot News…

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Campaign 2 S3E38: High Seats, Low Shadows 1:53:16

1d ago1:53:16

1:53:16

A raucous feast with giants hides a creeping danger in the fortress, by dawn the adventurers will learn if the banquet bought them allies or bait.By HouseCommonBlood

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Introducing Zero to Well-Read, a New Podcast from Book Riot 1:19:31

7h ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Jeff and Rebecca introduce their new podcast, Zero to Well-Read, with its inaugural episode about The Great Gatsby. We dig into what makes Gatsby a classic, why it’s all over high school reading lists, and the ways it still echoes in our culture. This season of Zero to Well-Read is presented by Thriftbooks. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for…

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Obama's Summer Reading List, B&N Buys Another Indie & More 51:25

9d ago51:25

51:25

Jeff and Rebecca announce a couple of new projects before talking about authors settling with Anthropic, Obama's summer reading list, the Kirkus Prize nominees, B&N buying Books Inc, and more of the week's book stories. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get th…

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The It Books of September 2025 43:39

8d ago43:39

43:39

Jeff and Rebecca crown the It Book of September 2025. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendations help you …

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Deals Deals Deals for August 2025 [Teaser] 8:41

19d ago8:41

8:41

This is a bonus preview of our Patreon-only episode: Deals Deals Deals for August 2025, in which Jeff presents interesting book deals for Rebecca's consideration. To listen to the full episode and all previous bonus content, become a Patreon member here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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KATABASIS by R.F. Kuang 1:05:04

21d ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Jeff, Rebecca, and Vanessa talk about Katabasis by R.F. Kuang. Spoiler-free discussion for the first bit, with warning when we wade into deeper plot waters. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today i…

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American are Reading for Pleasure Less. A Lot Less. 1:13:18

19d ago1:13:18

1:13:18

Jeff and Rebecca talk about a big new survey of American reading habits, the Polari Prize closing up shop for the year, Katabasis getting an adaptation, ghost-written vanity memoirs, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get…

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Campaign 2 S3E37: YEETi 2:02:16

26d ago2:02:16

2:02:16

Wind blows through ice covered columns as the party moves across a half buried ruin. Huge, furred hunters with frost in their coats slip between broken statues. Torches flare, swords ring, and each breath fogs the air. Hold the path or be lost to the storm and the pack.By HouseCommonBlood

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Fall Adaptation Preview 53:25

28d ago53:25

53:25

Jeff and Rebecca preview a huge season of literary adaptations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Book Riot is hiring a digital content specialist! If you love books…

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We Need a Book Review Revolution 1:05:19

1M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

An encouraging court win, thoughts on book reviews, direct to Kanopy films, and more of the week's book news. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Book Riot is hiring a…

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Campaign 2 S3E36: Ocarina of Time? 1:56:16

1M ago1:56:16

1:56:16

Accused of kidnapping the giant chieftain’s shaman, his mother, the players must negotiate to avoid bloodshed while they quietly investigate her chamber. There they uncover astonishing musical magic connected to the shaman.By HouseCommonBlood

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"Well-Read" is Hard to Define. But Real. 54:51

1M ago54:51

54:51

Jeff and Rebecca process some public comments about the idea of being "well-read," a big influencer book club, a study on the gender of animals in kids books, and more book news of the week. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get m…

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Campaign 2 Season 3 Oneshot: Sarcophagus of CordeRosa 1:51:38

1M ago1:51:38

1:51:38

A caretaker of an orphanage slumbers, and a group of nerdowells wishes to disturb them.By HouseCommonBlood

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The 2025 Booker Longlist Is Here 1:10:21

1M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Jeff and Rebecca break down the 2025 longlist for the Booker Prize, digest the news of a new book from Kamala Harris, lament the demise of class (behavior, not socio-economic status), and much more. Jeff and Rebecca decide what the It Book of August will be. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Po…

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The It Books of August 46:33

2M ago46:33

46:33

Jeff and Rebecca decide what the It Book of August will be. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations del…

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Making a Case for Supporting Independent Media, Way Early Award Nominations, and More 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Vanessa Diaz joins Jeff as he workshops a couple of takes, before they dive into IMAX scalping, way early award longlists, and more of the week's book news. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today i…

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King of Scars: Ch’s 13-16 1:12:06

2M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

BAM! A double dose of Into the Fold! We’re so happy to finally be putting out episodes again. Thank you so much to everyone for sticking with us while we’ve been getting ourselves together. Julianna is going to see Leigh Bardugo IRL, even if Geoff has to pay for it Zoya and Yuri are probably not going to become besties… probably… Nina may not know …

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King of Scars: Ch’s 7-12 1:09:44

2M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

“Oh, how it’s been so long! We’re so sorry we’ve been gone!” Life has been really life-ing lately, but we’re glad to be back with the next installment discussing King of Scars. Leigh has been hard at work and has given us much to be excited about! Every man deserves to be punished by Zoya specifically Nikolai’s compassion for other people is one of…

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Power Ranking the Books of 1995 1:02:07

2M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

It's as far back as we go with these historical rankings--30 years to 1995. Strange year, that sees Jeff pick a single copy of an individual book in his top 10. Christian dystopias, fairy tale retellings, genre-changing memoirs: there are spots for all of them in our top 10s. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up fo…

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Mid-Year Check-in Time. PLUS: Rodney Freeman on ARE YOU A LIBRARIAN? 1:03:07

2M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Jeff and Rebecca talk about a bunch of mid-year lists: best-ofs, best-selllers, and more. Then Erica Ezeifedi talks to Rodney Freeman, former librarian and producer of the documentary Are You a Librarian, about the rich & overlooked history of Black librarianship in the US. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for …

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The Top Ten Books to Read to Be Well-Read 51:53

2M ago51:53

51:53

Jeff and Rebecca try to answer the fun but impossible question of what are the top 10 books someone might read first on their path to becoming well-read. This was originally a Patreon-only members post. To get more like this, subscribe to the Book Riot podcast Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the B…

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The Best Books of the Year So Far: Live at Powell's! 1:11:29

2M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Jeff and Rebecca are joined by Book Riot's Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz and Powell's Book Buyer Keith Mosman to talk about their favorite books of the year so far. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our …

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Campaign 2 S3E35: Ice to Sneak You 2:25:55

2M ago2:25:55

2:25:55

Under a pale moon, two party members slip through ice-cracked corridors to uncover a hidden runed alcove, its secrets long buried in frost. Meanwhile, the remainder of the group parley with the Jarl in the throne hall, exchanging offers of peace and veiled threats in the silent chill.By HouseCommonBlood

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Summer 2025 Mailbag 1:09:03

2M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Jeff and Rebecca answer listener questions. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations delivers reading re…

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Project Hail Mary Gets a Trailer, AI Is Fair Use (for now), and more book news of the week 56:08

2M ago56:08

56:08

Jeff and Rebecca talk about several notable adaptations news items, legal rulings in AI and LBGTQ titles, recent reading, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter.…

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The It Books of July 2025 43:20

3M ago43:20

43:20

Jeff and Rebecca try to figure out what the It Books of July will be. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommend…

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NetGalley Launches Booktrovert Consumer Marketing Platform, BookTok's Obsession with Marginalia, and More 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Danika Ellis joins Rebecca to talk about NetGalley's new consumer marketing platform, the latest decision in an AI copyright lawsuit, BookTok's obsession with marginalia, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more indust…

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Campaign 2 S3E34: The Fast and the Bulette 1:57:53

3M ago1:57:53

1:57:53

A field of geysers holds the cracked shells of massive Pyreworms and the obelisks etched with dimming runes warn that its magic won’t last long.By HouseCommonBlood

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The Books of the Year So Far 43:25

3M ago43:25

43:25

Jeff and Rebecca compare their lists of the biggest, buzziest, most newsworthy books of 2025 so far. Looking for the best books of the year so far? Join us Powell's on July 9th. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry …

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Richard Linklater's BEFORE Trilogy [Teaser] 8:40

3M ago8:40

8:40

Jeff and Rebecca talk about their shared love for Richard Linklater's Before Trilogy (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight). This is a bonus preview of a Patreon-only episode of the Book Riot Podcast. To get the whole episode and every single other Patreon-exclusive thing ever posted by the BR Pod, go here to sign up. Learn more about you…

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TikTok's Publishing Imprint Folds, BookCon Returns, and More Book News 50:19

3M ago50:19

50:19

Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca to discuss the demise of 8th Note Press, the resurrection of BookCon, a recent win in the fight against book bans, and more. Get your tickets to join us at Powell's on July 9th for a conversation about the best books of the year so far. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Ri…

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Campaign 2 S3E33: The Reign of the Dragon Kings 1:53:24

3M ago1:53:24

1:53:24

The party uncovers ancient secrets from a mysterious black obelisk, revealing tales of the Reign of the Dragon Kings. Granted an audience with the tribal chieftain, they witness his final farewell as he embarks on his last walk into the horizon. His son, Kamilu, now stands at a crossroads—torn between doubt and duty as the weight of leadership sett…

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The Most Recommendable Books of the Century (So Far) 1:13:49

3M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

We are bringing our special live recording of The Most Recommendable Books of the Century So Far out from behind the Patreon wall for all listeners to try to entice you to come to our next live recording at Powell's on July 9th: The Best Books of the Year (so far). Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bl…

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E. Lockhart on the WE WERE LIARS Adaptation 34:32

3M ago34:32

34:32

It's a Book Riot podiverse crossover event! The adaptation of E. Lockhart's YA sensation We Were Liars debuts later this week. Kelly Jensen sat down with Lockhart for a recent episode of the Hey YA! podcast. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Inst…

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Late Show Book Clubs, An Anti-Book Ban Lawsuit Wins, and More Book News. PLUS: How You Make a Best Books of the Year So Far List 1:14:36

3M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

Jeff and Rebecca talk about recent reading, why late night talk shows might be interested in doing book clubs, a victory in court against book bans, and more book news. Then, Jeff talks to Al Woodworth, Managing Editor of the Amazon Books team, about their picks for the Best Books of 2025 so far and how their team makes those selections. Subscribe …

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Campaign 2 S3E32: Roots and Vows 1:46:45

3M ago1:46:45

1:46:45

As the centaur prince asks a sea elf father for his daughter's hand, tensions rise at the sacred lands. Mahvet invades the hallowed grove—only to be met with steel and spellfire. Meanwhile, the light of the Obelisks calls primordial beings.By HouseCommonBlood

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So...Is it Good?: BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL by V.E. Schwab 1:08:39

3M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Rebecca Schinksy, Vanessa Diaz, and Danika Ellis go deep on V.E. Schwab's highly anticipated new book to answer the question: So, is it good? Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily n…

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AI Disasters, Amazon's Best Books of the Year So Far, and More Book News 54:52

3M ago54:52

54:52

Danika Ellis joins Jeff to talk about a spate of book-related AI disasters, Amazon's list of the best books of the year, Michelle Obama's recently-announced book, and much more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry …

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Jeff’s “I Wish I Could Read All Day” Books of June 2025 34:11

3M ago34:11

34:11

This episode comes over from the First Edition feed: Jeff solos his way through listing a bunch of books coming in June that, were time and space no object, would go on the TBR for sure. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. Tailored Book Recommendations has the …

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The Beach Read Episode 54:30

3M ago54:30

54:30

Jeff is joined by Book Riot editors Danika Ellis and Erica Ezeifedi to talk about what makes a beach read, beach reads picks, and memorable beach reading moments. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our T…

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Recent Reading and Some Media Diet Updates [Teaser] 5:40

4M ago5:40

5:40

This is a bonus preview of the Book Riot Podcast's most recent Patreon-only episode. Jeff and Rebecca catch up with each other's recent reading and give some non-book media takes. For example: Fountain of Youth. Woof. To listen to the full episode and get access to literally every Patreon-only thing we have done over the last three years, go to Pat…

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Talking Audiobooks with Spotify & FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi 53:43

4M ago53:43

53:43

Jeff and Rebecca talk to Spotify's Associate Director for Audiobooks Editorial Katie del Rosario about curating audiobooks for Spotify, getting people to try audiobooks, spotlighting special titles, and more. Then, Jeff and Sharifah talk about Flashlight by Susan Choi, one of the most anticipated releases of the summer. Subscribe to the podcast via…

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Campaign 2 S3E31: Fur-midable Magic 2:02:30

4M ago2:02:30

2:02:30

As spells crackle and hooves thunder, a cloaked figure watches from the shadows—revealed to be a changeling whose keen eyes identify a disguised genasi among the spectators.By HouseCommonBlood

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The It Books of June 2025 53:34

4M ago53:34

53:34

Jeff and Rebecca consider a loaded roster of June books to pick the It Book of the month. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Trust your reading list to the experts at…

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Deals Deals Deals for May 2025 [Teaser] 6:33

4M ago6:33

6:33

Time again to look at interesting, lucrative, exciting, strange, or otherwise notable book deal announcements. Always a good time. This is a bonus preview of our most recent Patreon-only episode. To listen to the full episode and our entire back catalog of bonus content, sign-up for the Book Riot podcast Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Power Ranking the Books of 2005 1:00:50

4M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Jeff and Rebecca look back a couple of decades to power-rank the books of 2005. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored …

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The Latest BookTok Conspiracy, What the Library of Congress Actually Does, and More Book News 50:07

4M ago50:07

50:07

Book Riot's managing editor Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca for a conversation about the latest romantasy BookTok conspiracy, what's going on with the Trump administration firing the Librarian of Congress, the NYT's best books of the year so far, recent reading, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Boo…

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King of Scars: Chapters 1-6 54:22

4M ago54:22

54:22

We haven’t said this for a while, but it’s time to start a new book! This week, its chapters 1-6 of King of Scars. This poor kid believes in the boogeyman, and he turns out to be right Zoya is very loyal to the throne now that her boyfriend sits in it Nikolai tries to cherry pick royal responsibilities Nina’s life has never not been complicated Fun…

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The 2025 Book Riot Fantasy League Book Draft 1:24:45

4M ago1:24:45

1:24:45

Jeff and Rebecca are joined by Sharifah Williams and Prof. Laura McGrath to conduct the first ever Book Riot fantasy book draft. We explain the rules, talk about strategy, and then engage in some fairly chaotic literary team building. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and fol…

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