Library Reads

  • Library Reads for November 2019

    Librarians across the country have chosen the ten books coming out in November that they’re most excited about. The Starless Sea  by Erin Morgenstern A moving labyrinth of a story, ever changing and evolving. What begins as a mysterious thread in a book, an opportunity taken or missed and the consequences of the choice, evolves… Continue reading

  • Library Reads for October 2019

    Ready to place some holds? Check out these ten books coming in October that librarians across the US are loving. The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson A fascinating look at the human body and how it functions. Each historical tidbit is well-researched and thoroughly cited. Interesting stories, such as how diseases, cells,… Continue reading

  • Library Reads for August 2019

    Here are twelve books coming out in August that librarians across the country are loving. Library Reads usually features 10 books each month, but this time you get two bonus books by authors who are “alums” of Library Reads. Here you go: The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai: An intelligent, multicultural contemporary romance. Rhi, CEO of… Continue reading

  • Library Reads for July

    Ten books coming in July that librarians across the US are loving. The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman Nina likes her bookish life just fine. She works in a bookstore and is on a highly competitive trivia team. She is funny and snarky and great company (says this reader). Suddenly, a father… Continue reading

  • Library Reads for June 2019

    Ten books coming in June that librarians across the US are loving. Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes Relationships are hard, whether with a spouse, a best friend, a new love interest, or ourselves. Evvie navigates all of these after a life-changing series of events. An engaging novel that explores relationship nuances without being… Continue reading

  • Library Reads for April 2019

    Ten books coming in April that librarians across the US are loving. Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly The Ferriday family (The Lilac Girls) returns in this story of love, loss, and triumph. The voices of four compelling female characters tell of the devastating effects of the Russian Revolution and World War I. Highly recommended… Continue reading

  • Library Reads for March 2019

    Here’s a list of 12 novels releasing in March that librarians across the United States are recommending. And because librarians made this list, you’ll also find a “read-alike” entry at the end of each description. Why a read-alike? They work two ways: If you recognize the suggested read-alike title as one you enjoyed before, it… Continue reading

  • Library Reads: 10 new books for February

    Library Reads: 10 new books for February

    This month’s Library Reads feature a twisty psychological thriller, historical fiction, a graphic memoir, and the newest from Seattle author Tara Conklin. Take a look! The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Led on a dark path, readers will quickly guess that there’s more to Alicia’s story than what meets the eye. But the big surprises… Continue reading

  • Library Reads: Books to start 2019

    What could be better than a list of 10 librarian-recommended books coming out in the next month? A list of 14 is the answer to that question. For January, in addition to the Library Reads Top Ten (books voted on by librarians across the U.S.), we’re highlighting four additional books from the Library Reads “Hall of… Continue reading

  • Library Reads: New books for November!

    November’s Library Reads list includes a bumper crop of titles selected by librarians – ten outstanding reads, plus four more authors inducted into the Library Reads Hall of Fame, honored for having more than three titles nominated over the history of Library Reads! Continue reading

  • Library Reads: New books for October!

    Library Reads: New books for October!

    We usually start these Library Reads monthly posts by saying “10 books librarians across the U.S. love …” But for October — you, dear readers, get 11 new books because there’s a bonus “Hall of Fame Author” included this month.  AND four of these titles — from Tana French, Barbara Kingsolver, Susan Orlean, Jodi Picoult… Continue reading

  • Library Reads for September 2018

    New novels from Kate Atkinson and Gary Shteyngart, a new book in the October Daye series by local fantasy author Seanen McGuire, and another installment in a mystery series set in a library (by Jenn McKinlay) — plus six more books librarians across the U.S. are excited to see on the shelves next month. Continue reading

  • Library Reads: New Books for August

    Library Reads: New Books for August

    Ten books coming in August 2018, chosen by librarians across the U.S. You’ll find more librarian-recommended fiction and nonfiction featured in previous Library Reads lists. (Insider tips: Go back a few months for a better chance of finding a book without a holds list. And, of course, place holds on forthcoming books each month when we publish… Continue reading

  • Library Reads: New Books for June 2018

    Library Reads: New Books for June 2018

    Looking for some late spring and summer books? Here are 10 novels that librarians across the U.S. are super excited about — and now you can put them on hold. Continue reading

  • Library Reads: May 2018 books

    Library Reads: May 2018 books

    Psychogical suspense, historical fiction, thrillers, fantasy and general fiction — 10 novels that librarians across the U.S. nominated as their top picks for May 2018. We await your holds! Furyborn by Claire Legrand: Fierce, independent women full of rage, determination, and fire. The first novel in the Empirium trilogy holds appeal for both young adult and… Continue reading

  • Library Reads: 10 Books for April

    Library Reads: 10 Books for April

    Nine works of fiction and one memoir you don’t want to miss. Time to place holds on books coming in April! Circe by Madeline Miller (fiction) Circe follows the banished witch daughter of the Titans as she practices her powers for an inevitable conflict with one of Olympus’s most vindictive gods. I found myself pondering… Continue reading

  • Library Reads: Top 10 Books for March 2018

    Library Reads: Top 10 Books for March 2018

    Librarians across the U.S. voted for their favorite new books coming out next month. And here they are, the Library Reads Top Ten for March 2018! Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh For readers who enjoyed Mackintosh’s I Let You Go and I See You, you most certainly will enjoy her latest suspenseful thrill ride. Anna has been… Continue reading

  • Library Reads: New books for February 2018

    This month’s Library Reads includes a book by a Washington author (The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah), a novel set in a library (Summer Hours at the Robbers Library by Sue Halpern), and a memoir reviewed by one of our librarians (Educated by Tara Westover). Time to place some holds! The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Leni and… Continue reading