We’re thrilled to celebrate all of our ALA Youth Media Award winners and finalists! Stonewall Book Award CANTO CONTIGO by Jonny Garza Villa (winner) The Stonewall Awards honor books and authors for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience. Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature LOUD: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve by Drew […]

New Edelweiss E-galleys (1/27/2025)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: BOG QUEEN by Anna North9781635579666 | 10/7/25 When a body is found in a bog in northwest England, Agnes, an American forensic anthropologist, is called to investigate. Agnes has always been more comfortable with the […]

Fresh Starts Staff Picks (1/24/25)
This month, in honor of the new year, we’re sharing stories of fresh starts and new beginnings! EMILY’S PICK: REWIND TO US BY MOLLY MORRIS This love story has a magical twist! Dixie Mulligan’s family has a special gift: anyone in the family can choose to relive and do over any moment from the past […]

Set in a Different Decade (1/22/25)
Take a captivating journey through the past with these unforgettable stories! THE ONCE AND FUTURE ME by Melissa Pace 9781250358677 | 8/19/25 When a woman wakes up on a transport bus arriving at Hanover State Psychiatric Hospital, she remembers nothing of her life up to that moment, none of the dark things she’s seen—and done—that […]

Maximum Shelf: FINDING GRACE (1/22/25)
This week’s Shelf Awareness Maximum Shelf pick is Loretta Rothschild’s FINDING GRACE, a twisty, gripping novel that wraps around a deeply moving love story. Honor seems to have everything: she adores her bright and beautiful daughter, Chloe, and her charming, handsome husband, Tom, even if he works one hundred hours a week. Her bestselling children’s […]

For Your Consideration: April 2025 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite April titles for the April 2025 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE MARCH 1ST! WHEN THE WOLF COMES HOME by Nat Cassidy | 9781250354341 | 4/22/25 Request on NetGalley “Cassidy’s original and thought-provoking take on the werewolf trope will appeal to fans of fast-paced horror featuring strong characterization, such as […]

Sara Hamdan’s Letter to Librarians
In WHAT WILL PEOPLE THINK?, Sara Hamdan writes a hilarious, heartfelt coming-of-age story that explores what it means to discover and embrace the hidden parts of yourself, and how love in all forms can make you whole. In her letter to librarians, Sara reflects on how libraries and books provided her with escapism, gave her […]

Spring 2025 Adult + YA Preview Recap (1/16/25)
Thank you to everyone who attended our Spring 2025 Adult + YA Preview! If you missed it, a recording of the preview is available to watch at your convenience. You can check out an Edelweiss catalog of all the titles we presented by clicking this link or download the slides for reference. Plus find more […]

Booklist Spring & Summer Book Club Picks Webinar Recap (1/15/25)
A big thank you to all who attended yesterday’s Booklist Spring and Summer Book Club Picks webinar! In case you missed it, check out the titles we talked about below, and click this link to watch the recording! HAPPINESS FOREVER by Adelaide Faith | 9780374608668 | 5/13/25 SPEAK TO ME OF HOME by Jeanine Cummins […]

February 2025 LibraryReads List
You voted, they counted, and WOOING THE WITCH QUEEN by Stephanie Burgis, A KILLING COLD by Kate Alice Marshall, and SOMETHING IN THE WALLS by Daisy Pearce are LibraryReads picks for February 2025! PLUS, Marie Benedict (THE QUEENS OF CRIME), TJ Klune (THE BONES BENEATH MY SKIN), and T. Kingfisher (SWORDHEART) are in the Hall of Fame! […]