Booklist Publications

This exciting list includes titles from @yenpress.com, @darkhorse.com, @viz.com, @kodansha.us, and more!

Closeup of cover Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (Omnibus). By Uoto. Art by the author. 4 volumes. Seven Seas Entertainment. Gr. 7–12.

When many people think of manga, they think of figures that belong to Japanese history but many mangaka have found inspiration in the history of the West. Our latest #MangaEssentials from contributor Ashley Hawkins features Historical Fiction Inspired by Europe: bit.ly/4rysGRd

This fabulous list includes titles from @prhlibrary.bsky.social, @macmillanlib.bsky.social, @librarylovefest.bsky.social, @tordotcom.bsky.social, @haymarketbooks.org, and so much more!

Orange LibraryReads logo again book cover: NO MATTER WHAT byCara Bastone

It's a REAL Monday, folks. What makes us feel better? Losing ourselves in the March 2026 @libraryreads.bsky.social list! Check out these titles your colleagues loved and can't wait to share: bit.ly/4cJfZ1i

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar SUMMER SCARES MIDDLE-GRADE PANEL happening Thursday, March 13 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Blood still chilled from the winter? Keep the feeling going with our upcoming @summerscares.bsky.social webinar series! Our first of these three events will take place on 3/12 and showcase this year's #middlegrade authors:
🏚️Ally Malinenko
🧄Bree Paulsen
🌲Ally Russell
RSVP now: bit.ly/4qJ7jeL

Cover image of THE HARD LINE by Mark Greaney next to headshot of author

🗺️Research in more than 35 countries
🪖Training with the military and law enforcement
👻Code Name: Ghost Town
❤️Library love
It's all here in our latest #10Qs with Mark Greaney, author of THE HARD LINE (@berkleypub.bsky.social @prhlibrary.bsky.social). Read now: bit.ly/4rZQuNJ

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and DK webinar DK'S SUMMER 2026 LIBRARIAN PREVIEW happening Thursday, March 19 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

RSVP now for @dkbooks.bsky.social Summer 2026 Librarian Preview on 3/19! We’ll kick off the hour with a conversation with the joyfully neurodivergent comedian, actor, and debut author of ATTENTION SEEKER #DarcyMichael, followed by top children’s and adult title picks from DK📚🖥️➡️ bit.ly/4rVX47W

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and Disney Publishing webinar DISNEY PUBLISHING SPRING/SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW happening Wednesday, March 11 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

There are so many stars in this webinar, we're calling it the "Reading Olympic Team!"🏅📚Join us and #DisneyPublishing on Wednesday, March 11 for their Spring/Summer 2026 Preview featuring tons of children and teen creators showcasing their upcoming titles! Register now: bit.ly/3ZOELWj

This fantastic list includes titles from @harperstacks.bsky.social, @mackidssl.bsky.social, @penguinschoollib.bsky.social, @lernerbooks.bsky.social, @levinequerido.bsky.social, and more!

Closeup of cover of Max in the Land of Lies: A Tale of World War II. By Adam Gidwitz.

Unique aspects of WWII abound in this list of exemplary historical fiction, but romance, adventure, and 1920s Hollywood are also magnificently on offer. Check out our Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth list: bit.ly/4qLEIWa

Cover image of THE PIE AND MASH DETECTIVE AGENCY by J.D. Brinkworth

🎓Graduates of a suspiciously cheap online detecting course
❤️Writing couple
🔎A cold case that’s haunted the British countryside for decades
It's all here in our latest #10Qs with J.D. Brinkworth, author(s) of THE PIE AND MASH DETECTIVE AGENCY (@prhlibrary.bsky.social)! Read now: bit.ly/4rAIvXu

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and Random House Children's Books webinar RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW featuring a conversation with Chrystal D. Giles and Shana Corey on Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

New 2026 releases✔️
A conversation with #ChrystalD.Giles✔️
How to tackle important topics for young readers✔️
It's all here in the @randomhousekids.bsky.social Summer 2026 Preview on 3/10! Register now: bit.ly/4kDQSiq

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar BOOKLIST SPRING 2026 GRAPHIC NOVELS & MANGA PREVIEW happening Tuesday, February 17 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Graphic Novels, Manga, Libraries-is there anything better? There is still time to sign up for today's #Spring2026GraphicNovels&Manga Preview featuring upcoming titles from:
💭@levinequerido.bsky.social
💭@yenpress.com
💭@fantagraphics.bsky.social
💭@andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social
💻▶️: bit.ly/4rpI7e1

This robust list includes titles from @lbschool.bsky.social, @librarylovefest.bsky.social, @prhlibrary.bsky.social, @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social, @ssedlib.bsky.social, @macmillanlib.bsky.social, and more!

Closeup of cover image of Amity. By Nathan Harris. 2025. 320p. Little, Brown (9780316456241).

The top 10 historical fiction novels reviewed in the last 12 months in Booklist highlight a variety of time periods, from ancient Greece to the 1960s, but all center universal themes and strong characters. Add these titles to your shelves now: bit.ly/4axjK7n

Cover image of DEATH AND DINUGUAN by Mia P. Manansala next to headshot of author

🍞Procrastibaking
🤓Geeky
📚Tita Rosie Kitchen Mystery series
💙Valentine's Day mystery
🌶️Spicy (quite literally, lots of food spices)
🃏Dipping into YA Fiction
It's all here in our latest #10Qs with Mia P. Manansala, author of DEATH AND DINUGUAN (@prhlibrary.bsky.social). Read now: bit.ly/4kD9FKL

Congratulations to @titanbooks.bsky.social, @prhlibrary.bsky.social, @torbooks.bsky.social, @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social, @mackidssl.bsky.social, @lbschool.bsky.social, and @harperstacks.bsky.social. And to program partners @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social, #NoveList, @bookriot.bsky.social, & iRead

The 2026 Summer Scares reading list selections

You didn't think we'd let Friday the 13th go uncelebrated, did you?😈We are thrilled to share this year's @summerscares.bsky.social reading list which promotes Horror as a great reading option for all ages, during any time of the year. Check out these titles (if you dare): bit.ly/4afS4Fh

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Your library is where curiosity lives, but connecting students to the real world in meaningful ways can be a challenge. Join @aaslala.bsky.social and News-O-Matic on 2/24 for a free webinar to learn how to support reading engagement and media literacy in your library. Register: bit.ly/4kDjecT

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist audiobook webinar AMAZING AUDIOBOOKS happening Thursday, February 12 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Fitness goals? Getting more "you" time? Learning about a new country, history, or person? Audiobooks can help you achieve anything you are hoping to do more of in 2026! Join us tomorrow (2/12) for our free webinar featuring upcoming audio titles! 🎧📚 RSVP: bit.ly/4pW6NcZ

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Did someone say 25% off? If you are looking for something to help cure those winter blues or need a Valentine's Day gift for that special book lover in your life, then visit librarygiftshop.org for tons of booklist fun! ❤️📚😍

Talk about love! We are obsessed with that cover from NEVER THOUGHT I'D END UP HERE by Ann Liang (#Scholastic); illustration by Taylor Yingshi.

Cover image of thee Februrary 2026 issue of BOOKLIST READER with text: THE FEBRUARY ISSUE OF BOOKLIST READER IS FREE ON BOOKLIST ONLINE FROM 2/0 TO 2/15.

All you need is love...well, that and books😍To celebrate romance in all its beautiful forms, we are opening up the Februrary issue of BOOKLIST READER this week!❤️📕 Start reading for western romances, tween romances, manga romances, @libraryreads.bsky.social lists, and so much more💕: bit.ly/4r01hHE

Cover image of HOLLOW by Celina Myers next to headshot of author

👻Spooky Boo
🧛Mom > looking for vampires
💻Writing a book on social media in real time
🦇More vampires!
It's all here in our latest #10Qs with Celina Myers, author of HOLLOW (@hanoversquarepress.bsky.social). Read now: bit.ly/3ZmhgUq

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar MAGNIFICENT MIDDLE GRADE happening Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Friendship drama, daring adventures, magical quests, inspiration from historical and cultural figures—middle grade has it all! Join us 3/3 for a free, one hour webinar showcasing upcoming MG titles from @sbkslibrary.bsky.social, #WaxwingBooks, and @fabledfilmspress.bsky.social! RSVP: bit.ly/3MaMmva

This robust list includes titles from @groveatlantic.bsky.social, @lbschool.bsky.social, @prhlibrary.bsky.social, @macmillanlib.bsky.social, @ssedlib.bsky.social, and more!

Closeup of cover image of 33 Place Brugmann by Alice Austen.

These imaginative and insightful debut historical novels bring readers into the lives of people contending with WWII, enslavement, polar dangers, and the trials and wonders of everyday life in eras past. Check out our Top 10 Historical Fiction Debuts list: bit.ly/4tlcX9y

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar SPRING ADULT FAVES happening Thursday, February 5 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET

There is still time to register! Join us for our #AdultFaves webinar starting in a few minutes and featuring upcoming must-haves from @macmillanlib.bsky.social, @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social, @hachettelibrary.bsky.social, #MacmillanPublishers, and #Page&Vine! Save your seat: bit.ly/49SsUw9

Graphic for Booklist Readers' Advisory survey with text: HOW DO YOU RA? WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT MAKES THE IDEAL TOOL FOR READERS' ADVISORY. TAKE THIS BRIEF SURVEY TO LET US KNOW WHAT WORKS FOR YOU! With QR code to survey and Booklist's website (www.booklistonline.com) below.

📣Hey library workers--we want to hear from you! Tell us which tools are most useful to you and your staff during real-time RA interactions with adult patrons. Ahh, don't you just love nerding out over readers' advisory🤓📚❤️➡️: bit.ly/4btwpdG

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar SPRING ADULT FAVES happening Thursday, February 5 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET

Looking for a cure for those mid-week blues? Something to take your mind off annoying work problems? Great new additions to your collection? Look no further than our #SpringAdultFaves webinar happening tomorrow (2/5)! You won't want to miss these titles--register now: bit.ly/49SsUw9