We’re thrilled to have 6 titles on YALSA’s 2026 Best Fiction for Young Adults list! DUST by Alison Stine NOBODY IN PARTICULAR by Sophie Gonzales NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART by Lex Croucher OUR INFINITE FATES by Laura Steven SALVACIÓN by Sandra Proudman THE THRASHERS by Julie Soto You can view the full list […]
Tag: romantasy

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 […]

For Your Consideration: April 2026 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite April titles for the April 2026 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE MARCH 1ST! TRANSCRIPTION by Ben Lerner | 9780374618599 | 4/7/26 Request on Edelweiss and NetGalley “In the beautiful and resonant latest from Lerner (THE TOPEKA SCHOOL), a middle-aged man constructs an elaborate farewell to his mentor… Lerner’s lyrical […]

Spring/Summer 2026 Adult + YA Preview Recap (1/21/26)
Thank you to everyone who attended our Spring/Summer 2026 Adult + YA Preview! If you missed it, a recording of the preview is available to watch at your convenience. Here is an Edelweiss catalog of all the titles we presented or you can download the slides for reference. Plus find more info from our special […]

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 […]

Publishers Weekly 2026 Spring Fiction & Nonfiction Preview
Publishers Weekly knows what should be on your shelves this Spring! Check out the full list of their Spring 2026 Fiction & Nonfiction preview picks here. SF, FANTASY & HORROR Top 10 SUBLIMATION by Isabel J. KimHONEYSUCKLE by Bar Fridman-Tell Longlist MISERY’S WIFE by Joan TierneyI’LL WATCH YOUR BABY by Neena VielPALACES OF THE CROW […]

Day’s YA: DEATHLY FATES
DEATHLY FATES by Tesia Tsai 9781250378927 4/14/2026 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Kang Siying is a ganshi priestess, someone who guides the deceased home to their families so that they can receive proper burials. When her father–who taught her how to reanimate and guide these bodies home–falls gravely ill, she […]

Cozy Reads Staff Picks (12/16/25)
‘Tis the season to curl up by the fire with a good book! Here are some of the cozy reads we will be picking up this winter. AMANDA’S PICK: THE DIVINE GARDENER’S HANDBOOK: OR WHAT TO DO IF YOUR GIRLFRIEND ACCIDENTALLY TURNS OFF THE SUN BY ELI SNOW This book is a joyful science fantasy […]

Wicked – Reading Recommendations
Have you been swept away to the land of Oz? If you’re looking for books full of witchy magic, female friendship, roommate drama, and more of those impeccable Wicked vibes, we’ve got recommendations for you! WEST OF WICKED by Nikki St. Crowe A dark romantasy set in the cursed land of Oz, where nothing and […]

