Library Journal

08/18/2025

Libraries are aligning more closely with university goals and fostering new kinds of connections with students and faculty. Their visibility and integration in the larger institutional ecosystem marks is an exciting shift for these indispensable academic partners. Click the link to learn more.

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08/18/2025

People’s book of the week is LEVERAGE by Amran Gowani. The Hugo Awards are announced, with THE TAINTED CUP by Robert Jackson Bennett winning best novel. Edward Abbey’s MONKEY WRENCH GANG turns 50. Bestselling author Greg Iles has died at the age of 65.

Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher leads holds this week. Also getting buzz are titles by Lisa Ridzén, James Patterson & Emily Raymond, Isabel Cañas, and Kate Riley. People’s book of the week is Leverage by Amran Gowani. The Hugo Awards are announced, with The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennet...

08/17/2025

Becky Spratford, LJ horror columnist, talks with LJ about her forthcoming book Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature, along with her own love of horror, and offers readers’ advisory resources and book recommendations.

Becky Spratford, Library Journal horror columnist, talks with LJ about her forthcoming book Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature, along with her own love of horror, and offers some readers’ advisory resources for the genre and book recommendations.

08/16/2025

The LJ Book Review editors spotlight fall favorites across a range of fiction genres and nonfiction subjects, from cookbooks to romance to art to Jane Austen.

The LJ Book Review editors spotlight fall favorites across a range of fiction genres and nonfiction subjects, from cookbooks to romance to art to Jane Austen.

08/16/2025

In complement to fiction trends, books featuring hauntings and horror in nonfiction are noticeable this season, plus a collection of works by writers about writing and titles focused on sisters and sisterhood.

In complement to fiction trends, books featuring hauntings and horror in nonfiction are noticeable this season, plus a collection of works by writers about writing and titles focused on sisters and sisterhood.

08/16/2025

Autumn brings a book season filled with new trends and reader favorites—from works on fear and upheaval to titles about magic, coziness, nostalgia, reading, and self-care.

Autumn brings a book season filled with new trends and reader favorites—from works on fear and upheaval to titles about magic, coziness, nostalgia, reading, and self-care.

08/16/2025

We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

08/15/2025

In June 2025, Bibliotheca named Matthew Bellamy as its new Chief Executive, marking a leadership transition at one of the largest companies in the library technology sector. Bellamy has worked in the industry for nearly 25 years, holding senior roles that helped shape its technology-driven change.

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Matthew Bellamy on Leading Bibliotheca into Its Next Chapter. In June 2025, Bibliotheca named Matthew Bellamy as its new Chief Executive, marking a leadership transition at one of the largest companies in the library technology sector. Bellamy has worked in the industry for nearly 25 years, holding....

08/15/2025

https://hubs.la/Q03CWsT_0 launches “Battle of the Beach Reads,” a bracket-style tournament to crown the best Elin Hilderbrand book. People identifies all the books spotted in Taylor Swift’s new album announcement. Plus, LJ publishes a fall book preview. https://hubs.la/Q03CWv3J0

The shortlist for the UK’s Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize is announced, as are shortlists for the Harvey Awards for comics and the Walcott Prize for poetry. Boston.com launches “Battle of the Beach Reads,” a bracket-style tournament to crown the best Elin Hilderbrand book. LibraryRea...

08/15/2025

Longlists for the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize are announced. Jimmy Fallon picks Frederik Backman’s MY FRIENDS for his summer book club. . Plus, new title bestsellers and an interview with songwriter Jens Lekman and novelist David Levithan.

Longlists for the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize are announced. Shortlists are revealed for Canada’s Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature and Australia’s Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. Poet Melissa Range wins the Vanderbilt University Literary Prize. Jimmy Fallon picks Frederik Backman.....

08/12/2025

Nominees and judges for the Polari Prizes for LGBTQIA+ literature have withdrawn en masse in protest of the 2025 longlist’s inclusion of John Boyne, who has expressed anti-trans views; hundreds of other writers and publishing workers have also protested.

Nominees and judges for the UK’s Polari Prizes for LGBTQIA+ literature have withdrawn en masse in protest of the 2025 longlist’s inclusion of John Boyne, who has expressed anti-trans views; hundreds of other writers and publishing workers have also signed a statement in protest. The Aurora Award...

08/11/2025

Karin Slaughter’s 25th book, WE ARE ALL GUILTY HERE, leads holds this week. People’s book of the week is THE SUNFLOWER BOYS by Sam Wachman. The September Indie Next list is out, featuring #1 pick KATABASIS by R.F. Kuang.

Karin Slaughter’s 25th book, We Are All Guilty Here, leads holds this week. Also in demand are new releases by Danielle Steel, Alyson Stoner, Lisa Gardner, and Samantha Downing. People’s book of the week is The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman. The September Indie Next list is out, featuring #1 pic...