How Reading Became Sexy (but We’re Doing Less of It)

Vanessa and Sharifah discuss the latest in American reading habits, another exciting 2027 book release, a batch of buzzy trailers and adaptation news, and an update to an AI scandal linked to a literary prize.

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Discussed in this episode:

We're getting a new Percival Everett!

Barnes & Noble's Biggest Books of Fall 2026: Fiction and Nonfiction Editions

Trailers for Klara and the Sun and Sense and Sensibility

Netflix will adapt The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow

Booksmaxxing: How Reading Became Sexy

A third of Americans say they're reading fewer books

Join the Thriftbooks 500 Billion Page Challenge

Commonwealth Foundation clears writers accused of writing with AI

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