In STORM BREAKER, Nisha J. Tuli writes a gripping dystopian romance filled with forbidden power, ruthless challenges, and a heroine who refuses to burn quietly. In her letter to librarians, she shares how the library was her second home growing up, and how libraries are spaces that must be cherished and protected. Dear Librarians, I […]
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Mai Corland’s Letter to Librarians
In VERITY GUILD, Mai Corland writes a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers story filled with secrets, deception, and blood magic, that feels like The Traitors meets A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES. In her letter to librarians, she shares how a love of libraries was instilled in her from a young age, and how it felt like fate for her […]

Project Hail Mary – Reading Recommendations
Are you still floating in space with Grace and Rocky? Amaze! Amaze! Amaze! If you’re looking for more books with heartwarming duos, epic space travel, and exciting new worlds, we’ve got some recommendations for you! CELESTIAL LIGHTS by Cecile Pin A portrait of a complicated man and a breathtaking tale of memory, personal choices, and […]

Vanessa Hua’s Letter to Librarians
In COYOTELAND, Vanessa Hua writes an urgent, riveting, and heartfelt novel set in an affluent Bay Area suburb where a Chinese American family moves in and sets off a series of scandals. It is at once a delicious suburban drama and an unflinching exploration of our current moment. In her letter to librarians, she shares […]

Michael Bungay Stanier’s Letter to Librarians
In THE COACHING HABIT, Michael Bungay Stanier combined neuroscience and behavioral economics with interactive training tools to transform practical advice into lasting habits. In his letter to librarians, he shares his favorite things about libraries and librarians, from the ability to find books and stories for every interest, to librarians working hard to keep important […]

Monica Murphy’s Letter to Librarians
In A THOUSAND PERFECT LIES, Monica Murphy delivers a story of prep-school glamour, sisterly redemption, and a mystery that turns privilege into peril. In her letter to librarians, she shares how so many of her favorite childhood memories are from visiting the library, and how it was the first place she turned to when she wanted […]

Jess Lourey’s Letter to Librarians
In THE VERDANT CAGE, Jess Lourey writes a chilling dystopian thriller about what it takes to rebel when you discover your entire world is a lie. In her letter to librarians, she shares that having access to libraries in her childhood helped her to imagine a better life for herself, and even led to her career […]

Shannon J. Spann’s Letter to Librarians
In A STAGE SET FOR VILLAINS, Shannon J. Spann writes a high-concept fantasy that blends cursed romance and deadly ambition, set against a backdrop of dark velvet stages, shifting masks, and spotlight secrets. In her letter to librarians, she shares how librarians are no longer just keepers of stories, but also guardians of them—and how […]

Elise Kova’s Letter to Librarians
In DRAGON CURSED, Elise Kova writes a powerful, action-packed story set in a vivid world filled with magic, dragons, high-stakes trials, and falling in love. In her letter to librarians, she shares how she hopes her stories can be a world for readers to escape into during difficult times, and recognizes how librarians put these […]

Sarah Bruni’s Letter to Librarians
In MASS MOTHERING, Sarah Bruni writes a haunting, indelible novel of collective grief, resistance, and the radical, life-affirming virtue of testimony. In her letter to librarians, she shares how the library was a place of comfort that embraced her and inspired her to write. Dear Librarians, When I was a graduate student, I was given […]

