🎊Ring in the new year with Writers to Watch! Tune in on 1/15 at 7 PM ET to hear from: Christina Baker Kline/THE FOURSOME Francine Prose/FIVE WEEKS IN THE COUNTRY Daniel M. Lavery/MEETING NEW PEOPLE Daniel Stone/STEALING GEORGE WASHINGTON 🔗RSVP on FB: bit.ly/49dP0sG 🔗RSVP on Crowdcast: bit.ly/4oVxQ7C

Next on the January 2026 LibraryReads Hall of Fame list are Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone for FUNDAMENTALS OF BEING A GOOD GIRL! @librarylovefest.bsky.social

The January 2026 LibraryReads List is here! Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, authors of FUNDAMENTALS OF BEING A GOOD GIRL, are in the Hall of Fame! 🎧 Hear their personalized thank you to librarians below...

Looking for suggestions for the February LibraryReads List? Look no further! Consider voting for these phenomenal books. Votes are due January 1st! 🔗 Check out all of our staff suggestions here: bit.ly/48Ae37A #ewgc

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! This episode of Writers to Watch will be one for the books. Hear from... Kate Quinn, THE ASTRAL LIBRARY Rainbow Rowell, CHERRY BABY Willy Vlautin, THE LEFT AND THE LUCKY Joshilyn Jackson, MISSING SISTER RSVP on FB: bit.ly/47U8lgM Register on Crowdcast: bit.ly/3JHa9BK #ewgc

Hellllloooooo, galley chatters! Can you believe 2025 is almost over?! It's been a great year for books, and we can't wait for what 2026 will bring! #ewgc

Tomorrow, December 3rd, at 2 PM ET, we are going LIVE for an hour of book talking! Join the Library Love Fest Team to hear about forthcoming titles. 🔗 RSVP on Facebook: bit.ly/4rtLQs1 🔗 Register on Crowdcast: bit.ly/3XyYsjM

❄️ We're wrapping up 2025 with an amazing lineup of authors on Writers to Watch! On 12/4 at 7 PM ET, join us to hear from Rainbow Rowell, Kate Quinn, Willy Vlautin, & Joshilyn Jackson! 📍 Live on Facebook & Crowdcast 🔗 RSVP on Facebook: bit.ly/47U8lgM 🔗 Register on Crowdcast: bit.ly/3JHa9BK

🚨Friendly reminder that there's a new episode of Galley Gab Fest tomorrow!🚨 Join us on November 19th at 2 PM ET to hear us buzz all about forthcoming books! We hope to see you there. 🔗 RSVP on Facebook: bit.ly/3Xxo28K 🔗 Register on Crowdcast: bit.ly/47Qcp2U

Our Bonus Pick for December 2025 is THE LIBRARY OF FATES by Margot Harrison! @htpforlibraries.bsky.social @librarylovefest.bsky.social

Our LibraryReads December 2025 Top 10 list would not be complete without WE WHO WILL DIE by Stacia Stark! @librarylovefest.bsky.social

There is still time to register! Escape into some bookish fun and join our #AdultFaves webinar in 30 minutes featuring upcoming titles from @macmillanlib.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social, @librarylovefest.bsky.social, and @sbkslibrary.bsky.social! RSVP: bit.ly/4qRFO3T

❄️ We are getting ready to vote for the JANUARY 2026 LibraryReads list! Yikes! Where did the year go?! Reminder to get your votes in for the January list by December 1st! 🔗 Find the full list of recommendations here: bit.ly/49Suy14

Winter checklist: 🧣Scarf 🥾Boots 🧂Salt (pet friendly, of course) 📚 A stack of 🌟books Join us TOM. (11/11) for our free webinar w/ new titles from @macmillanlib.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social, @librarylovefest.bsky.social, and @sbkslibrary.bsky.social: bit.ly/4qRFO3T

🎼Blasting symphonic metal 📖Embracing the ugly uncomfortable unflattering realities of history 📚 Librarians as cousin-level colleagues It's all here in our #10Qs with @ehistorian.bsky.social, author of THE GIRL BANDITS OF THE WARSAW GHETTO (@librarylovefest.bsky.social). Read now: bit.ly/4nDSlFA

🚨WRITERS TO WATCH ALERT🚨 Tomorrow at 6 PM we will be LIVE with these four fantastic authors. Don't miss it! 🔗 Facebook: bit.ly/4oA8Hja 🔗 Crowdcast: bit.ly/3JoGwF3

🍂 We're thankful to have such fabulous authors joining us for our next episode of Writers to Watch! 🍂 Tune in on 11/4 at 6 PM ET to hear from Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, Gillian McAllister, Claire Oshetsky, & Peter Stark! 🔗 RSVP on Facebook: bit.ly/4oA8Hja 🔗 Register on Crowdcast: bit.ly/3JoGwF3

💻Multiple screens and teeth that need brushing ❤️Second-chance romance 📜Historical nuggets 😘Occasionally mushy ☮️Peace at the library It's all here in our #10Qs with Rachel Meredith, author of GIRL NEXT DOOR (@librarylovefest.bsky.social). Read now: bit.ly/4hwaxzs

🚨Top New Releases Alert🚨 We're here for you as many of you move from ordering with Baker & Taylor to new partners. We want to keep you in the know regarding key books, so we'll be highlighting our don't-miss titles. Please reach out with any questions. 🔗 Check out the list here: bit.ly/43BSmSY

[drumroll] 🥁We are thrilled to share the 2026 #ALA_Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction longlist. Join us in celebrating these stunning 45 titles--21 fiction and 24 nonfiction. 🎉📚 Stay tuned for the shortlist announcement coming November 18!▶️ www.ala.org/carnegie-med...

I love libraries and librarians, so this means the absolute world to me. Thank you so much! 🥰

🚨 There's still time to RSVP for our WORLD-FAMOUS Book Buzz today (10/16) at 2 PM ET via @libraryjournal.bsky.social webinar. If you can't make the live event, you can always see the replay! Sign up here: www.libraryjournal.com/event/the-ha... #ewgc

I'm a cover girl, y'all.

We have two Hall of Fame selections for the November LibraryReads list: THE BURNING LIBRARY/@gillymacmillan.bsky.social and SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE/@oliviawrites.bsky.social. Additionally, LUCKY SEED by @justinianhuang.bsky.social has been selected as a Board Bonus Pick! Congratulations to all! 🎉

The LibraryReads Bonus Pick for November 2025 is LUCKY SEED: A NOVEL by Justinian Huang! @htpforlibraries.bsky.social

Our next author featured in the LibraryReads Hall of Fame for November is Olivia Dade for SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE: A HARLOT'S BAY NOVEL! @librarylovefest.bsky.social

Our next Hall of Fame author for November 2025 is Gilly Macmillan for THE BURNING LIBRARY! @librarylovefest.bsky.social

Save your spot for our Winter/Spring 2026 preview! Join us Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET to hear more about our faves from the Winter/Spring 2026 Adult list. Fiction, nonfiction, memoir, fantasy, and much more! RSVP here: www.libraryjournal.com/event/the-ha...

Save your spot for our Winter/Spring 2026 preview! www.libraryjournal.com/event/the-ha... Join us Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET to hear more about our faves from the Winter/Spring 2026 Adult list. Fiction, nonfiction, memoir, fantasy, and much more!

We can't get over how amazing this line up for Writers to Watch is! Hear from these authors about their forthcoming novels on October 14th at 7 PM ET. 📍 LIVE on Facebook and Crowdcast! 🔗 RSVP on Facebook: bit.ly/4pvkoci 🔗 Register on Crowdcast: bit.ly/48ndwYg

🎬100 movies a year ⏰Writing solutions at 2 a.m. 🎨Cursed paintings at the British Museum ❤️The importance of family 📚Library love It's all here in our latest #10Qs with Kosoko Jackson, author of THE MACABRE (@librarylovefest.bsky.social). Read the interview now: bit.ly/3Wm8zru

That’s it folks! Another #ewgc flew by so quickly. Happy reading—wishing you a great start to Fall!

A new egalley upload: LIFE ON THE BRIDGE From Autistic Advocate, "Love on the Spectrum" cast member, and therapist Kaelynn Partlow, a warm, personal, and practical guide to understanding autism—from behaviors to communication and beyond. #ewgc Download it now: https://bit.ly/4nx8FIH

We have two big LJ events coming up! Mark your calendar for our solo webinar on 10/16 (details coming soon) at 2 PM ET and for Day of Dialog on 10/23. Louise Erdrich was just announced as a keynote speaker! #ewgc https://bit.ly/4o54bcr

Looking into the future 🔮 #ewgc Our November Writers to Watch event is 11/4 at 6 PM ET. We'll update the schedule soon but have it on your radar! And follow on FB/Crowdcast for updates. https://www.crowdcast.io/c/writers-to-watch-llf

Our next Writers to Watch event is coming up on October 14th. Join us at 7 PM ET to hear from these awesome authors! #ewgc 📍 LIVE on Facebook and Crowdcast! 🔗 RSVP on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4pvkoci 🔗 Register on Crowdcast: https://bit.ly/48ndwYg

Don't forget to start reading for the December @libraryreads.bsky.social list! (I know that sounds crazy to say when it doesn't even feel like October, but it's upon us!) Find a list of suggestions here: https://bit.ly/3WlPJ3G Votes are due November 1st! #ewgc

Howdy 🤠 to all of our #ewgc friends! We can't wait to hear what you've been reading this month! Can you believe it's already October?? 😱 Curious what book or movie gets you in the spooky mood?

🍂 You're going to absolutely FALL for October's Writers to Watch line up! Be sure to join us at 7 PM ET on October 14th to hear directly from the authors. 📍 LIVE on Facebook and Crowdcast 🔗 RSVP on Facebook: bit.ly/4pvkoci 🔗 Register on Crowdcast: bit.ly/48ndwYg

Hear the news?? Louise Erdrich is @libraryjournal.bsky.social's Day of Dialog Afternoon Keynote speaker! The virtual event takes place on October 23rd. Register for this FREE event here: bit.ly/4nyvSdF

🏈Avid sports fan 🌶️Spice 💎High society meets working class 📘Library love It's all here in our #10Qs with Joanna Shupe, author of THE GILDED HEIRESS (@librarylovefest.bsky.social). Read now: bit.ly/3KgAd6F

Want to spend an hour with delightful people and learn how YOU can get digital galleys of your fav publishers' books? Then join us TODAY for the @libraryreads.bsky.social webinar! RSVP: bit.ly/3JGI90G 👀 you soon @macmillanlib.bsky.social, @sbkslibrary.bsky.social, and @librarylovefest.bsky.social!

What should you read next? THAT'S A GREAT QUESTION, I'D LOVE TO TELL YOU! In this essay collection, comedian & content creator Elyse Myers dives into life's awkward moments with humor & vulnerability. On 10/28, you'll be able to get your hands on this book from the Internet's Best Friend! #ewgc

🎉 COVER STORY is in the October 2025 LibraryReads Hall of Fame! Congratulations to Mhairi McFarlane! 🎧 Hear how she reacted to the news:

Great life advice, ✨Los Angeles love✨ and thoughts on clutter. It's all here plus MORE in our latest #10Qs with Michael Chessler the author of MESS (@harperperennial.bsky.social, @librarylovefest.bsky.social#10Qs Read now!: https://bit.ly/4ntAP71

Next on the October 2025 LibraryReads Top 10 list is THE WOMEN OF WILD HILL by Kirsten Miller. @librarylovefest.bsky.social

Next on the October 2025 LibraryReads Top 10 list is WRECK: A NOVEL by Catherine Newman! @librarylovefest.bsky.social

Next on our LibraryReads Hall of Fame for October 2025 is B. K. Borison with GOOD SPIRITS! @librarylovefest.bsky.social

Our next LibraryReads October 2025 Hall of Famer is Joe Hill for KING SORROW! @librarylovefest.bsky.social @joe-hill.bsky.social

Our next LibraryReads October 2025 Hall of Famer is Mhairi McFarlane for COVER STORY! @librarylovefest.bsky.social