# Book Sales Down so Far in 2026, THE ODYSSEY Hype is Peaking, and more.

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Podcast: [Book Riot - The Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-riot-the-podcast-414025)
Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+00:00
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Jeff and Rebecca note the fever-pitch buzz for Nolan's The Odyssey, before talking about the state of book sales, mention some new book announcements, discuss recent reading, and much more. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Join The Book Riot Podcast Patreon for bonus content and ad-free listening. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Book sales flat in H1 New Leslie Jamison novel next year! The Millions Summer Book Preview The Most Read Kindle Books of 2026 So Far Booker Prize award money doubles with new funder Brandon Sanderson’s theory of the 20-year dragon nostalgia cycle Hachette employees unionize This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Go to quince.com/wellread for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. It's now available for our friends in Canada too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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