Download, read, and vote for your favorite August titles for the August 2026 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE JULY 1ST! MEET ME IN THE GARDEN by Nina LaCour | 9781250810472 | 8/4/26 Request on Edelweiss and NetGalley “Critically acclaimed author LaCour (YERBA BUENA, 2022) returns with a masterpiece that stands as an exceptional work of historical […]
Tag: dystopian

Dystopian (5/21/26)
Discover these dystopian reads! THE INFINITE STATE by Richard Swan 9781250386229 | 8/4/26 WHO GIVES YOU LIFE? PATER AETERNUS. Katherine Fuller’s husband is dead. As an esteemed member of Pater Aeternus—governing party of the fascist, galaxy-spanning Decurion Empire—he has left behind an estate of immeasurable wealth. And Katherine is going to inherit it. WHO GIVES […]

Upcoming Releases – 5/12/26
Check out these noteworthy upcoming releases for your shelves—arriving May 12th! SEEK THE TRAITOR’S SON by Veronica Roth 9781250347909 | 5/12/26 An epic, romantic dystopian fantasy begins in SEEK THE TRAITOR’S SON, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth. SECONDS TO SPARE by Rachel Reiss 9781250366160 | 5/12/26 Buckle up for an airborne locked-door wild ride […]

Nisha J. Tuli’s Letter to Librarians
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 […]

May 2026 LibraryReads List
You voted, they counted, and Martha Wells (PLATFORM DECAY), Katherine Center (THE SHIPPERS), Alex Finlay (THE ANNIVERSARY), Veronica Roth (SEEK THE TRAITOR’S SON), Sarah Gailey (MAKE ME BETTER), and Nora Roberts (THE FINAL TARGET) are in the LibraryReads Hall of Fame for May 2026! PLATFORM DECAY BY Martha Wells | 9781250827005 | 5/5/26 “Wells returns to form with this one, […]

Sneak Peek: May 2026 Indie Next List
The May 2026 Indie Next List includes seven Macmillan titles! MAD MABEL by Sally Hepworth 9781250284549 | 4/21/26 “Hepworth (DARLING GIRLS) showcases her storytelling prowess with this dual-timeline tale that is part thriller, part historical mystery and filled with quirky characters that will pull readers in different directions emotionally. The twists may not all be […]

For Your Consideration: May 2026 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite May titles for the May 2026 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE APRIL 1ST! PALACES OF THE CROW by Ray Nayler | 9780374620752 | 5/19/26 Request on Edelweiss and NetGalley “A meditation on morality and mortality, this sharp speculative WWII drama from Hugo Award winner Nayler (THE TUSKS OF EXTINCTION) […]

Booklist’s Adult Faves Webinar Recap (11/11/25)
A big thank you to all who attended Booklist‘s Adult Faves webinar! In case you missed it, check out the titles we talked about below, and click this link to watch the recording! TRANSCRIPTION by Ben Lerner | 9780374618599 | 4/7/26 SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER by Vincent Yu | 9781250410122 | 5/5/26 GIRLS®: GENERATION Z AND […]

Kirkus Best Books of 2025
Announcing the Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2025! FICTION MYSTERIES AND THRILLERS MARGUERITE BY THE LAKE by Mary Dixie Carter KING OF ASHES by S. A. Cosby BOOK CLUB FICTION FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi HISTORICAL FICTION THE WAYFINDER by Adam Johnson ROMANCE CHAOS by Constance Fay LADIES IN HATING by Alexandra Vasti SCIENCE FICTION AND […]

Upcoming Releases – 11/11/25
Check out these noteworthy upcoming releases for your shelves—arriving November 11th! BREAK WIDE THE SEA by Sara Holland 9781250854490 | 11/11/25 A centuries-old curse forces one young woman to choose between love and the legacy her parents left behind. MY ROOMMATE FROM HELL by Cale Dietrich 9781250887788 | 11/11/25 Cale Dietrich’s next swoon-worthy YA rom […]

