Looking for unique, imaginative, thoughtful, and funny youth titles? Then join us for the #Tundra2026Preview happening in 30 minutes! You'll learn about tons of new titles, see special messages from top creators, and more! There is still time to save your seat: bit.ly/4vJNgPU

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From your next favorite story time read to hilarious graphic novels, illustrated MG, and YA for everyone, you're sure to find something to add to your collection during the #Tundra2026Preview TOM. 8/5! Register now so you don't miss special creator apperances (trust us on this one😜): bit.ly/4vJNgPU

⬇️Starting in 30 minutes! Don't miss out on these really fantastic titles (trust us...we got a sneak peek😜)

Booklist Publications@ala-booklist.bsky.social · 2d ago

Looking for your next book club pick or vacay read? Then join us TOMORROW (8/4) for our adult faves webinar with recs from: 📘 @hachettelibrary.bsky.social 📕 @librarylovefest.bsky.social 📗#DisneyPublishing 📙 @ssedlib.bsky.social 📘 @ecwpress.bsky.social RSVP now: bit.ly/4buktaS

Looking for your next book club pick or vacay read? Then join us TOMORROW (8/4) for our adult faves webinar with recs from: 📘 @hachettelibrary.bsky.social 📕 @librarylovefest.bsky.social 📗#DisneyPublishing 📙 @ssedlib.bsky.social 📘 @ecwpress.bsky.social RSVP now: bit.ly/4buktaS

✨ Love books & libraries? You're invited to the 2026 Virtual Gala Author Tea, a free author talk on Thurs. 7/30, 4:30pm ET! Grab a drink, get comfy, and join book lovers from around the country as we chat with these amazing authors about their latest. www.ala.org/united/2026-... ☕📚

Happening in T-30 minutes! Join us and our pals at @dkbooksus.bsky.social for their Fall 2026 Librarian Preview featuring a conversation with debut author Claire Karwowski plus upcoming youth and adult titles! Everything from LEGO to cookbooks to STEAM MG reads! RSVP: bit.ly/4eQZUrg

[taps microphone] Announcing: the book buzz of all book buzzes. Our BFFs at #ALMA (Adult Library Marketing Association) have a massive title presentation on Tue., Aug. 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. EST. Save your seat now to hear about the biggest titles coming from all your fav publishers: bit.ly/4w3df59

✨ Love books & libraries? You're invited to the 2026 Virtual Gala Author Tea, a free author talk on Thurs. 7/30, 4:30pm ET moderated by Booklist's Donna Seaman! Grab a drink, get comfy, and join book lovers from around the country for an amazing chat featuring four amazing authors: bit.ly/4pJFwMm

🌲A STEAM adventure debut author interview (👋Claire Karwowski) 💭A LEGO early reader graphic novel 🍳Cookbooks It's all here at the @dkbooksus.bsky.social Fall 2026 Librarian Preview happening TOMORROW 7/30! Save your spot now so you don't miss out on these top children and adult picks: bit.ly/4eQZUrg

On our 50th (🥳) episode of #ShelfCare, we take a broader look at the field of librarianship with a conversation with former ALA Executive Director Bob Wedegeworth, the first Black person to hold that position, about his memoir, BREAKING BARRIERS. Plus, reading recs from our editors: bit.ly/4fGkDNE

☕📚 Free author talk: Join United for Libraries for the Virtual Gala Author Tea on 7/30, 4:30pm ET! Featuring Claire Boyles, Elizabeth Letts, Lisa Kleypas & Eli McCann, moderated by @ala-booklist.bsky.social Donna Seaman. Open to all! Register now: www.ala.org/united/2026-...

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We recently shared a post about romantasy recommendations that fell short of our editorial standards. Our intention for the “Ethical Romantasy” book list was to be a little cheeky, but we missed the mark with language that invoked judgement and caused harm. We deeply apologize for our framing. 1/4

We're jamming to comics all.year.long! Join us tomorrow (7/21) for our #GraphicJam webinar featurinig upcoming titles from: 💭@penguinschoollib.bsky.social 🗯️@ssedlib.bsky.social 💭#OniPress 💭@andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social 💭@fantagraphics.bsky.social Save your seat now: bit.ly/3SMu46m

From your next favorite story time read to hilarious graphic novels, illustrated MG, and YA for everyone, you're sure to find something to add to your collection during the #Tundra2026Preview on 8/5! Register now so you don't miss special creator apperances (trust us on this one😜): bit.ly/4vJNgPU

Backrooms takes the viral creepypasta (AKA a horror legend that originated on the internet) of an uncanny yellow office and scales the idea of a never-ending liminal space into an immersive filmscape laden with trauma. Check out these reading recs about other eerie places: bit.ly/4f32JWe

Join us and @randomhousekids.bsky.social tomorrow (7/15) for a can't-miss MG panel featuring all-star authors discussing their new titles focusing on friendship, identity, and and social justice: ⭐Nic Stone ⭐Kate O’Shaughnessy ⭐Chrystal D. Giles ⭐Andrea Beatriz Arango RSVP: bit.ly/4vSlCRA

"OUT THERE! There's a world outside of Yonkers..." Read beyond this world (or your musical world 😉) and join us TOMORROW to learn about new sci-fi, horror & fantasy titles from: 👽 @yenpress.com 🚀 @macmillanlib.bsky.social 🧟 @ecwpress.bsky.social 🔮 @librarylovefest.bsky.social Reg: bit.ly/4uWg9Ih

These top 10 sports titles feature queer-athlete representation, historical activism through sports, the joys and challenges of coming-of-age, and more. Grab those halftime orange slices and start reading our Top 10 Sports Books for Youth: bit.ly/4fbGGeF

The top sports books reviewed in Booklist from July 2025 to June 2026 illustrate rivalries, perseverance, and the heart-stopping action that make sports writing so compelling. Grab some water, be sure to stretch, and check out our Top 10 Sports books: bit.ly/3SWH3T1

Our July issue of BOOKLIST READER is green♻️, mean💻, with some audio in between🎧⤵️ 🍃Youth and Adult books on the environment and sustainability 💼Workplace woes 📚@libraryreads.bsky.social July picks 🎆America250 with #PBSBooks 🎙️The #Odyssey interviews and more! Read now: bit.ly/4gsMAup

Today on the blog, the @ala-booklist.bsky.social recording of the Andrew Carnegie Awards ceremony: raforall.blogspot.com/2026/07/andr...

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🌲A STEM adventure debut author interview (👋Claire Karwowski) 💭A LEGO early reader graphic novel 🍳Cookbooks It's all here at the @dkbooksus.bsky.social Fall 2026 Librarian Preview on 7/30! Save your spot now so you don't miss out on these top children and adult picks: bit.ly/4eQZUrg

Yeah we love books, but don't think for a minute we aren't also on the court, field, or track🏀⚽👟Our July issue is HERE: 🎾Spotlight on Sports 💭Spotlight on Graphic Novels (including Top 10 Manga) 📚Spanish Sure Bets 🎙️An interview with our #VoiceofChoice and more! Start reading: bit.ly/4f0FniF

Join us and @randomhousekids.bsky.social on 7/15 for a can't-miss MG panel featuring all-star authors discussing their new titles focusing on friendship, identity, and and social justice: ⭐Nic Stone ⭐Kate O’Shaughnessy ⭐Chrystal D. Giles ⭐Andrea Beatriz Arango RSVP: bit.ly/4vSlCRA

[dramatic sunrise with music] It's...HERE! Our 2026 #GuidetoGraphicNovels has arrived and oh comics, is it good! 💭State of Comics Librarianship 💭Graphic Novel Book Clubs for Elementary & Middle Schoolers 🖋️Small comics press roundup 🎨Original comics It's all here! Start reading now: bit.ly/44lBhNg

🔍🏳️‍🌈Drag mystery books (YES and more please) 🕵️Final warning breaths from a detective 🎤Stand-up comedian ❤️Library love It's all here in our latest #10Qs with Holly Stars, author of MISSING IN SOHO (@prhlibrary.bsky.social). Read the entire interview now: bit.ly/4wt0Bg7

Happy #ReadGraphicMonth! We are kicking this comics celebratory month off with our Graphic Jam webinar on 7/21 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT featuring titles sure to be a hit in our library or classroom! Register now: bit.ly/3SMu46m

Our newest #Readalikes is for all the people chomping at the bit for news about the #TaylorSwift and #TravisKelce wedding (it's us, we're people!!). Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3SJ89Nk

What are smart, lovely library people recommending you read? Find out in our #ReadNRave recap on our blog: www.booklistonline.com/products/982...

Susan Maguire@booklistsusan.bsky.social · last mo.

It's live! The list for @ala-booklist.bsky.social and @libraryreads.bsky.social's Read n Rave at #ALAAC26 is up on the Booklist website! Wow! www.booklistonline.com/products/982...