The Surprising Origins of Publishing's Seasons

Rebecca and Book Riot's managing editor, Vanessa Diaz, discuss the surprising, boring origins of publishing's seasons, Ken Follett's big move, and more recent news.
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Discussed in this Episode:
Farewell to Alice Munro
The amazing, boring origins of publishing’s seasons
Ken Follett moves to Hachette in one-book deal after 45 years with Penguin
Netflix execs propose Willy Wonka-inspired reality show
Print sales are down 2% over the first four months of last year; frontlist sales taking market share from backlist
The Enid Public Library bans Pride displays for the third year running
Oye by Melissa Mogollon
Magical/Realism by Vanessa Angélica Villareal
When We Were Silent by Fiona McPhillips
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud
Another Word for Love by Carvell Wallace
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