What We Picked Up at ALA Annual 2026!

“The long-awaited second novel from the author of The Library at Mount Char is back with a dark, gritty revenge epic about a wolf out for blood. This is a page-turner in every sense of the word, and definitely one of our buzziest books of the year.”

“The buzz and in-house love for this book is real. A modern epic? A sweeping odyssey? The author of The Immortalists?! You know I needed to go home with a copy in my luggage. See you when I’m done reading. ✌️”

“I saw the cover, read the line about a man robbing wealthy drunk men after convincing them he’s a woman, and immediately added this to my pile. Shakespeare, romance, and an intriguing concept? Yes, please.”

“Therese Bohman’s writing is entrancing and sparse and this story of unexpected friendship will stay with you—set in Stockholm in the winter, what more could you ask for in a winter read.”

“In his exploration of American history, Dr. Kamau Bobb points to two distinct belief structures—one of faith in freedom and justice, the other of faith in technological progress.”

“I’m all in on Cara Bastone and the newest book in her Hearts of New York series. Not only are her heartwarming, slow-burn romances a balm for us all, but Cara is beyond lovely. In her talk to librarians at ALA she spoke about passion, yes, but also about her ardent support of and belief in belief in the importance of librarians. Now that may be the real love story, and I’m here for all of it!”

“Who said dinosaur-themed books (Jurassic Park, aside!) are just for kids? The sheer amount of toy dinosaurs and T-rex books in my house makes me a certified parent-paleontologist (right?) and I really appreciated the dino puns and STEM/steamy love story in this description. What a fun summer read!”

“An action-packed adventure inspired by Irish folk heroine Grace O’Malley. This is a must-read for historical fiction lovers!”