Jeff and Rebecca talk recent book banning developments, why book awards need to change their calendars, recent reading, and more.

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First Edition!

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The Book Riot Podcast Patreon

Sarah Silverman suing Meta & OpenAI over copyright infringement related to AI

Libby/Overdrive banned for users under 18 in Mississippi

Judge sides w/ Florida in challenge to rules about books in schools

Pennsylvania senator to propose banning book bans

Britney Spears memoir will be released 10/24

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