Announcing the November 2024 LibraryReads List
Public library staff across the nation have spoken! Congratulations to the books selected for the November 2024 LibraryReads Top Ten List.
Read moreThe freedom to read is under attack. Across America, book bans are on the rise, threatening to silence the voices of authors and deprive us of the stories that help us understand ourselves and the world around us. The American Library Association reported the number of titles targeted for censorship surged 65% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching the highest levels ever documented in more than 20 years of tracking. 47% of titles targeted for censorship in 2023 represent the voices and lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals. This Banned Books Week, we're calling on you to join the fight against censorship. Below are just 20 titles that have been banned or challenged. Find more information on ALA's website.
September 15th through October 15th, browse select titles below celebrating the stories, histories, cultures, and voices of those who trace their heritage to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. For a complete list of books available—and coming soon—in Spanish, visit here.
Browse the complete list of Penguin Random House LibraryReads Top Ten, Hall of Fame, and Bonus Picks, and learn more about how you can vote at LibraryReads.com.
Public library staff across the nation have spoken! Congratulations to the books selected for the November 2024 LibraryReads Top Ten List.
Read more“A dark and haunting debut that explores secret societies, the bonds of sisterhood, and the intricacies of privilege at an elite college . . . I couldn’t put this twisty tale down.”—Julia Bartz, author of The Writing Retreat
Read moreA witty, warmhearted novel about coming to terms with grief, taking a chance on unexpected connections, and finding family in time for the holidays.
Read moreInflatable rainbow sprinklers! Hot spots! Board games! Explore the Library of Things trend. . .
Read moreMeet demand for Large Print with our full offerings for 2024.