I can’t stay today, but I’m already seeing a few of my highly anticipated popping up. High on my TBR: MISSING SAM by Thrity Umrigar (1/2026), AGNES AUBERT'S MYSTICAL CAT SHELTER by Heather Fawcett (2/2026), HOW TO BE OKAY WHEN NOTHING IS OKAY by Jenny Lawson (3/2026). #ewgc #booksky

And if you need more titles to suggest in November, here are our LibraryReads Hall of Fame picks--these are by favorite authors whose books library staff vote for time and again!

Good morning! Here are the November 2025 LibraryReads Top 10 picks as voted on by public library staff across the USA. If your patrons are looking for scrumptious reads, look no further! A printable list is ready for you at libraryreads.org.

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So many great titles! Glad to chat with you all! Have a wonderful month! #ewgc

In non-fiction I'm interested in WHEN TREES TESTIFY: SCIENCE, WISDOM, HISTORY, AND AMERICA’S BLACK BOTANICAL LEGACY by Beronda L. Montgomery. She was recently a Michigan State prof, so I'm partial. #ewgc #booksky

And of course, also due to a very appreciated tip, I immediately grabbed WE BURNED SO BRIGHT by TJ Klune (4/2026). #ewgc #booksky

I haven't ready any Kate Quinn but this looked right up my alley. THE ASTRAL LIBRARY by Kate Quinn (2/2026). #ewgc #booksky

Because I have been a student of dance/dance history WHERE THE FALSE GODS DWELL by Denny S. Bryce (2/2026) looks really interesting. It's a historical novel based on the expeditions of the real dancer/anthropologist Katherine Dunham to Jamaica to study Caribbean dance forms. #ewgc #booksky

No cover yet, but I am intrigued by Tom Lin's BABYLON, SOUTH DAKOTA (5/2026). I was impressed by and enjoyed "The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu" and I'm very interested in seeing this which is billed as SF but also as an American West saga. #ewgc #booksky

I just noticed (and downloaded) THE SUBTLE ART OF FOLDING SPACE by John Chu (4/2026), which apparently combines physics, generational trauma and dim sum. #ewgc #booksky

First pick of the day is Murderbot!!!.... Thanks to a very kind heads up, I dove on PLATFORM DECAY by Martha Wells (5/2026) on Edelweiss, but had to wait until today to start it. #ewgc #booksky

Hi all! Two months in a row! I have some posts scheduled in case I get called away. #ewgc

EarlyWord GalleyChat is TODAY at 4 p.m. EST. Librarians will talk about galleys (ARCs, DRCs) of interesting upcoming books! #ewgc #booksky

Ok... that one went fast on my end. I have got to take more time to prep what I want to share... but at least I got here this time! Thanks for a fun chat! #ewgc

WE WILL RISE AGAIN: SPECULATIVE STORIES AND ESSAYS ON PROTEST, RESISTANCE, AND HOPE by Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, and Malka Older is also on my radar as I love each of those authors individually and am interested in their message. #ewgc #booksky

Just saw this one this week and was intrigued: EVERY DAY I READ by Hwang Bo-Reum (Dec)--non-fiction on reading from the author of "Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop". #ewgc #booksky

I am very interested in THE BOOKSHOP BELOW but I want say again--THE FERRYMAN AND HIS WIFE by Frode Grytten was beautiful! #libraryreads #ewgc #booksky

I'm also still finishing the Native American Southern Gothic, IF THE DEAD BELONG HERE by Carson Faust (Oct) but would recommend. #ewgc #booksky

I'm enjoying ALL OF US MURDERERS by KJ Charles (Oct). #ewgc #booksky

This one comes out next week & I love it! HEARTLAND MASALA: AN INDIAN COOKBOOK FROM AN AMERICAN KITCHEN by Jyoti & Auyon Mukharji. A Mother/Son duo--mother cooks, son has a social history take & a fun dry sense of humor (Plus he's in one of my favorite bands). #ewgc #booksky

Ok... I finally made it! Hi all! It's been longer than I wanted. Hope everyone is doing well? #ewgc

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Lambda Literary Awards! lambdaliterary.org/2025/07/anno...

Dear readers, please give it up for the LibraryReads Top Pick for August: AUTOMATIC NOODLE by @annaleen.bsky.social! @torbooks.bsky.social

Even if your TBR is miles long, you'll probably have to add to it after seeing the LibraryReads Hall of Fame titles for August! Visit libraryreads.org/HoF for more info.

Is your To Be Read list somehow miraculously empty? If yes, you're in luck because today LibraryReads shares some of the best new books coming out next month! Here is our Top 10 list for August 2025. As always, printable lists can be found at libraryreads.org.

Which books were on our radar at ALA Annual? Check out the title lists (and downloadable galleys!) from the Speculative Fiction panel, the Your Morning is Booked Author panel, and the @ala-booklist.bsky.social Read 'n' Rave panel! www.edelweiss.plus#catalogID=52... www.edelweiss.plus#catalogID=52...

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So much fun! #alaac25

Did you miss our Read'n'Rave? Well you're in luck! All the mentioned books are now up on our website! Head on over to see what upcoming titles they raved about this year! www.booklistonline.com/Booklist-and...

I had the honor of running into @mychal3ts.bsky.social at #alaac25. Seriously, thank you again for what you do and being you!

I genuinely love my Governor! We aren't an easy state and she handles it well. #alaac25

And here are the LibraryReads Hall of Fame titles for July 2025! These new books are by favorite authors of public library staff across the United States, whose works have been voted as Top 10 titles three times or more. A printer-friendly list is available at libraryreads.org.

Good morning! Let's start off Monday on a high note by revealing the LibraryReads July 2025 Top 10 list! A printer-friendly list is available at libraryreads.org.

I also just started FULL OF MYSELF: BLACK WOMANHOOD AND THE JOURNEY TO SELF-POSSESSION by Austin Channing Brown (8/26/25), I'm not far at all but I love her writing and think it's important. #LibraryReadingWed #LibrarySky #BookSky @libraryreads.bsky.social

It’s #LibraryReadingWed and I’m listening to and enjoying DEATH AT THE WHITE HART by Chris Chibnall (the creator of “Broadchurch”). #LibrarySky #BookSky @libraryreads.bsky.social

Every month, library staff from across the country have the chance to vote on upcoming adult titles that they loved reading and cannot wait to share through the @libraryreads.bsky.social program! Check out the June list featuring amazing books you and your patrons will love: bit.ly/4091ddb

I’m also savoring THE FERRYMAN AND HIS WIFE by Frode Grytten. Yes, @hachettelibrary.bsky.social,‬ it’s beautiful! #LibraryReadingWed #LibrarySky #BookSky @libraryreads.bsky.social

It’s #LibraryReadingWed and I’m listening to and enjoying June’s @libraryreads.bsky.social Top Pick, THE LISTENERS by Maggie Stiefvater. #LibrarySky #BookSky

"R" you passionate about RA (see what we did there?😉)Be sure to join us and some pretty phenomenal humans (👀 at you, Becky Spratford, Robin Bradford, E. E. Lawrence, Lila Denning, & Jessica Trotter) on 6/28 during #ALAAC25 for an in-depth discussion about the State of RA! Add to your scheduler now!

And then head down the hallway to the equally famous Booklist and LibraryReads Read ‘n’ Rave! Directly after the panel, 10:30, PCC Room 112AB. bsky.app/profile/ala-...

Monday, June 30th, join us for our famous “Your Morning is Booked” panel! Please see RSVP page for featured authors and to let us know you're coming! bit.ly/YourMorningI...

Saturday, June 28th, LibraryReads/ALMA Speculative Fiction Panel is at 4pm, PCC Room 112 AB. Please see RSVP page for featured authors and to let us know you're coming! bit.ly/SaturdayAuth...

Sat June 28th, Booklist Presents: The State of RA Today 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PCC Room 12 Panelists include LibraryReads Chair Jessica Trotter and LibraryReads Ambassadors Lila Denning, Robin Bradford, and Becky Spratford.

I've been trying to make this work and I (cautiously) think I've got the time cleared. But regardless, I've had great previous experiences with MAAGI and highly recommend it! maagi.regfox.com/2025-midwest...

And someone wandered in to chat programming, so I mostly missed the end, but I'm glad I got the chance to hang out for a while this time. #ewgc

Closer to pub date, I recommend AUTOMATIC NOODLE by Annalee Newitz (8/5/2025)--A cozy sci fic novella featuring obsolete robots opening up a noodle shop… #ewgc

I'm very interested in THE FERRYMAN AND HIS WIFE by Frode Grytten (11/2025). #ewgc

I'm also intrigued by Dan Choan's ONE OF US due out 9/2025. Has anyone tried it? #ewgc