You voted, they counted, and THE BOOKBINDER’S SECRET by A. D. Bell is a LibraryReads pick for January 2026! PLUS, THE POET EMPRESS by Shen Tao is the LibraryReads Board’s Bonus Pick, Seanan McGuire (THROUGH GATES OF GARNET AND GOLD), Rachel Hawkins (THE STORM), and Alice Feeney (MY HUSBAND’S WIFE) are in the Hall of Fame, and WHEN […]
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Sneak Peek: January 2026 Indie Next List
The January 2026 Indie Next List includes six Macmillan titles! LOST LAMBS by Madeline Cash 9780374619237 | 1/13/26 “Cash has a hit debut on her hands based on the guffaw-inducing, deadpan humor alone… In addition to the generous portions of humor, Cash weaves in a fun romp in which the family members get to exercise […]

Looking Ahead to Winter 2026 Audiobooks (11/20/25)
Ready for 2026? We’ve got some new audiobook excerpts coming out next year for you to take a sneak peek at! THE STORM BY RACHEL HAWKINS; read by Stephanie Németh-Parker and a full cast | 9781250429742 | 1/6/26 Excerpt from the audiobook! MEET THE NEWMANS BY JENNIFER NIVEN; read by Marin Ireland and Tim Campbell | […]

Booklist’s Mystery, Thriller, and True Crime Webinar Recap (10/28/25)
A big thank you to all who attended Booklist‘s Mystery, Thriller, and True Crime webinar! In case you missed it, check out the titles we talked about below, and click this link to watch the recording! WRECK YOUR HEART by Lori Rader-Day | 9781250393739 | 1/6/26 CROSS YOUR HEART AND HOPE HE DIES by Jenny […]

Gothic Fiction (10/8/25)
The best gothic reads for a chilling night in! MURDER WILL OUT by Jennifer K. Breedlove 9781250382610 | 2/17/26 Little North Island, off the coast of Maine, is so beautiful it could be a postcard. Organist Willow Stone cherishes her memories of childhood summers spent on the island with her godmother Sue . . . even […]

Happy Half Hour (10/6/25)
Today, we’re chatting about a country singer out to catch her big break before family—or murder—wrecks everything; two competitors from rival families who are facing a magical duel to the death; and the owner of a famous inn that has survived hurricanes and murder, as she faces the suspected killer who has returned to town. […]

New Edelweiss E-galleys (8/12/25)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: THE DARK IS DESCENDING by Chloe C. Peñaranda9781250355607 | 12/2/26 The explosive conclusion to New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda’s Nytefall trilogy. The strongest light needs the deepest shadows. […]

Winter Chills & Thrills Audiobooks (1/3/24)
Let these suspenseful audiobooks take you on mysterious and thrilling journeys this winter season! THE HEIRESS BY RACHEL HAWKINS; read by Patti Murin, Dan Bittner, Eliza Foss, and John Pirhalla | 9781250328786 | 1/9/24 Excerpt from the audiobook! ONLY IF YOU’RE LUCKY BY STACY WILLINGHAM; read by Karissa Vacker | 9781250329561 | 1/16/24 Excerpt from […]

January 2024 LibraryReads List
You voted, they counted, and DIVA by Daisy Goodwin is a LibraryReads pick for January 2024!!! PLUS, Laurie Frankel’s FAMILY FAMILY is the LibraryReads Board’s BONUS PICK, and Rachel Hawkins (THE HEIRESS), Alex Michaelides (THE FURY), Seanan McGuire (MISLAID IN PARTS HALF-KNOWN), and Stacy Willingham (ONLY IF YOU’RE LUCKY) are in the Hall of Fame! […]

Sneak Peek: January Indie Next List
The January 2024 Indie Next List includes TEN Macmillan titles! THE TUSKS OF EXTINCTION BY RAY NAYLER9781250855527 | 1/16/24 “That so much of the story is told through the eyes of Damira gives it a gut punch of an ending. Nayler’s compelling sci-fi thriller contemplates human greed and de-extinction through science. Highly recommended for readers […]

