All the (More!) Books! April 3, 2026

In this episode of All the More Books, host Danica Ellis kicks off the April 2026 reading season by discussing her preparations for Dewey's 24-hour readathon, a beloved annual event she's participated in for 15 years. She highlights the flexibility and community spirit of the readathon, encouraging listeners to join even if they can't read for the full 24 hours. Ellis promotes Book Riot’s new release index as a must-have tool for tracking upcoming books, especially for readers overwhelmed by the sheer volume of new releases. She shares her personal TBR list for the April readathon, emphasizing variety in genre, format, and tone—ranging from novellas and graphic novels to heavier, more serious reads. Her selections include queer-focused titles like The Singing Hills Cycle by Nivo, YA rom-coms such as I'll Be the One and Dear Wendy, middle grade gems like The Insiders, and relatable workplace satire Several People Are Typing. She also highlights cozy fantasy favorites Briggins and Breadknives and How to Lose a Goblin in 10 Days, underscoring her love for queer representation in literature. The episode closes with a warm invitation to listeners to join the readathon and engage with Book Riot’s broader bookish community.