“Most of the major eras of my life are defined, some way or other, by a library.”

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

Hear how author Kobi Yamada’s upcoming book OTHERS, illustrated by Charles Santoso (on sale 3/31/26) will encourage curiosity and conversation, and inspire a love of learning about others. Plus, discover more exciting kids’ books in this thought-provoking panel from SLJ Day of Dialog.

A Native American first contact story and gripping thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse.

We’re thrilled to share a selection of Spring’s most-anticipated kids releases! From imprints like Ten Speed Young Readers, Inklore, Random House Worlds, WaterBrook, and more, browse our best-in-class picks for little readers—from birth and beyond.

Murder disrupts four quirky librarians’ lives when they try to hide among books to keep their secrets.

Request eGalleys of some of our favorite December titles, and if you love the books, please consider nominating them for LibraryReads! Remember, voting for the November list ends on 11/1.

In this poignant, heartfelt novella from the New York Times bestselling author of Spinning Silver and the Scholomance Trilogy, a young witch who has inadvertently cursed her brother to live a life without love must find a way to undo her spell.

A son returns home to his dying mother to discover the astonishing truth of his origins and the secrets of a woman whose life and wisdom he is only beginning to understand.

A new Read with Jenna pick. . . short stories from an ensemble cast. . . sequels in beloved fantasy series, inspiring nonfiction with some celebrity voices (hello, Idris Elba!)—and even some romances with zombies… and airplanes?! Be sure to check your digital collections for these recommended listens!

Check out this special podcast episode featuring Naomi Watts, Glory Edim, and many more authors as they share library love!

Public library staff across the nation have spoken! Congratulations to the books selected for the October 2025 LibraryReads Top Ten List.