It’s Raining Manga (Hallelujah) in April’s New Releases

2 Apr 2025 10:30

The manga and other graphic novels out this month include series continuers and debuts, with tones that range from adorable to serious.

7 New Nonfiction Book Releases of April 2025

2 Apr 2025 10:30

From a memoir by chef Kristin Kish to an essay collection by Viet Thanh Nguyen, there's something in this list for every nonfiction lover.

100 Years of Gatsby, Old Sport!

2 Apr 2025 10:00

100 years of reinvention and empty, lavish parties.

South Carolina Postpones Vote on Banning 10 Books Statewide

1 Apr 2025 19:40

South Carolina State Board of Education members question the mechanisms giving one person power to ban books state wide and table the decision to remove 10 more titles from schools.

1 Apr 2025 19:29

The most checked out books on Libby this past month included everything from bestselling thrillers to a historical portrait of a Hollywood legend.

Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 1, 2024

1 Apr 2025 15:37

The age of magical overthinking, a code talker memoir, a queer love story at a failing funeral home, and more of today's best book deals

The Best Books of the Century So Far, According to Kirkus

1 Apr 2025 15:00

Kirkus announces its Best Books of the 21st Century So Far, how George Orwell's writing has been distorted, and the fight for our libraries.

Read This Award-Winning Book Club Book for a Heated Discussion

1 Apr 2025 13:00

If you want a very intense discussion—or just immaculate prose, humor, and devastation—choose this as your next book club read

This Book About an Apocalyptic Future Gave Me Hope

1 Apr 2025 12:30

I know. I know. It seems impossible, but hope lives in this book about an Anishinaabe community trying to survive after the world goes dark.

9 New LGBTQ+ YA Books For Your TBR

1 Apr 2025 12:00

Don't miss these excellent queer YA books that have already released this year.