Rebecca and Jeff talk about Oprah’s forthcoming American Dirt special, Simon & Schuster on the auction block, B&N getting back to basics, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Anna K by Jenny Lee Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski Book Riot Insiders Links discussed in this episode: ViacomCBS looking to sell Simon & Schuster Ronan Farrow cuts ties w/ Hachette over Woody Allen memoir Barnes & Noble’s new strategy WNDM offers new internship grants London Book Fair canceled Hero of the Week: 13-year-old who was bullied for liking books is now rocking instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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