Madeline Bell’s THE AUSTEN AFFAIR, where two feuding co-stars in a Jane Austen film adaptation accidentally travel back in time to the Regency Era, has received three starred reviews! “The story blends the wit and stakes of an Austen novel with the steaminess of a modern romance. A delightful homage to Austen with plenty of […]
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For Your Consideration: September 2025 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite September titles for the September 2025 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE AUGUST 1ST! WILD REVERENCE by Rebecca Ross | 9781250373359 | 9/2/25 Request on Edelweiss and NetGalley “This tale of thriving after abuse and finding renewed hope in love leaves readers with a brutal, yet achingly romantic story.”—Library Journal, […]

Romance (6/10/25)
Love is in the air—dive into these romance reads that will steal your heart! ISN’T IT OBVIOUS? by Rachel Runya Katz 9781250369970 | 10/21/25 When high school librarian Yael’s secret podcast starts to take off, she decides to hire Kevin, a remote freelance editor/producer so she can manage juggling her mental health, day job, and […]

Happy Half Hour (6/9/25)
Today, we’re chatting about a young woman who gets turned into a werewolf and must decide to either turn herself in or live a life on the run; a healer’s daughter who strikes an impossible bargain to save her mother from execution; and two feuding co-stars in a Jane Austen film adaptation who accidentally travel […]

For Your Consideration: August 2025 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite August titles for the August 2025 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE JULY 1ST! AUTOMATIC NOODLE by Annalee Newitz | 9781250357465 | 8/5/25 Request on Edelweiss and NetGalley “Perfect for fans both of Becky Chambers’ Monk & Robot series and Travis Baldree’s Legends & Lattes (2022), this book is silly […]

Historical Reads Staff Picks (3/28/25)
Take a trip back in time with our favorite upcoming historical reads—from regency romances to a journey at sea! EMILY’S PICK: THE AUSTEN AFFAIR BY MADELINE BELL Jane Austen, time travel, and a hilarious and charming romance? Sign me up! Tess is a C list actress who just scored her dream role starring in a […]

Novella Roundup (3/11/25)
Ready for your next novella? These bite-sized books pack in action, adventure, and shocking twists! AUTOMATIC NOODLE by Annalee Newitz 9781250357465 | 8/5/25 You don’t have to eat food to know that the way to a city’s heart is through its stomach. So when a group of deactivated robots come back online in an abandoned […]

Upcoming Genre Mashups
Check out these new and exciting genre mashups! As mysteries mashed up with other genres—from romance to comedy to time travel—these novels are sure to entertain! SUCH A GOOD MOM by Julia Spiro 9781250324177 | 4/29/25 With a healthy newborn baby, a devoted husband, a successful career, and a busy life on Martha’s Vineyard, Brynn […]

Series Conclusions (8/7/24)
Check out these unforgettable conclusions to amazing series you won’t want to miss! ADVOCATE by Daniel M. Ford | 9781250815712 | Available 4/22/2025 LibraryReads votes due by March 1st. Daniel M. Ford is back with the fun, action-packed finale to The Warden Series. Aelis de Lenti is back on her home turf, but it’s not […]

Debuts 8/1/24
Today we are spotlighting upcoming debuts, from gripping thrillers, to intense journeys, to romantic comedies. PENITENCE by Kristin Koval | 9781250342997 | Available 2/18/2025 Available for download on Edelweiss. LibraryReads votes due by January 1st. When a shocking murder occurs in the home of Angie and David Sheehan, their lives are shattered. Desperate to defend […]

