Jeff and Rebecca talk about a new podcast project (!), a record year for book bannings, more ChatGPT things (not all of them bad!), BookTok influencer pay, and much more.

Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. The show can also be found on Stitcher.

For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Discussed in this episode:

First Edition!

First Edition on Twitter. First Edition on Instagram. The First Edition Substack.

The Book Riot Podcast Patreon

Book Riot’s new email newsletter, The Deep Dive

We’re hiring a web developer

ALA reports attempted book bans nearly doubled in 2022 over 2021 022

A new U.S. House resolution will further ignite book bans

Coalition urges S & S not to distribute Skyhorse title by AIDS denialist

ChatGPT listed as author on more than 200 books now available on Amazon

And the WGA proposes allowing use of ChatGPT in scripts as long as it doesn’t impact author credit/residuals

Vox does the deep dive on BookTok authenticity

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Break This Coffee Mug and Eat It