“Going to university was so thrilling, I found it nearly impossible to focus on my studies. I was finally free from my mother’s rules and had a ton of new friends, and when I sat in my bedroom with my books, I couldn’t concentrate. Then I remembered libraries. As soon as I got my butt back into a library, I felt a wonderful sense of calm, and it was a sanctuary from hectic student life.”

Public library staff across the nation have spoken! Congratulations to the books selected for the December 2024 LibraryReads Top Ten List.

A wandering fortune teller finds an unexpected family in this warm and wonderful debut fantasy, perfect for readers of Travis Baldree and Sangu Mandanna.

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The first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever in this “provocative stand-alone novel [that] deftly incorporates elements of science and philosophy into dark academia” (The Washington Post), from the author of The Sword of Kaigen.

With starred reviews from publications including Booklist and Library Journal—your patrons will want to read these much-anticipated books that reviewers are raving about.

Our staff love a hot Fall release as much as anyone. Check out some of the newest and soon-to-be hit titles we’re loving right now.

Check out Jay Ellis, Jane Pek, M. T. Anderson, David F. Walker, Edward Burns, Cece Bell, and Del Sandeen in this series of videos filmed on the show floor at ALA Annual!

The world of your favorite fantasy novels is real, and you’re invited to visit. The only catch? It’s filled with thirsty vampires. Devour this page-turning romance from the bestselling author of One to Watch.

A richly imagined, sweeping novel of hope, love, and adventure set in the unforgiving world of our own descendants, by the acclaimed author of WHISKEY WHEN WE’RE DRY.

With starred reviews from publications including Booklist and Library Journal—your patrons will want to read these much-anticipated books that reviewers are raving about.