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Potion-making witches star in Christine Cowan’s cozy romantic debut and Natasha Ngan’s whimsical and heartfelt adult debut. Learn more about them: hubs.la/Q04CtVhQ0

Silicon Valley just cracked time travel, or a version of it, anyway: the ability to nudge a short distance into the past. What follows isn’t a triumph; it’s a money grab. Find this title's full review and more October picks for other genres on our website: hubs.la/Q049tk780

You can find this title's full review and more October picks for other genres on our website: hubs.la/Q049tk780

Spanning a variety of genres, this free, day-long program will offer an in-depth look at the biggest forthcoming books for fall/winter 2026. These are just a few of the panels that will be taking place! Register here: hubs.la/Q04y8vDl0

We last looked at the circumstances of new LIS graduates two years ago, in our 2024 Placements and Salaries survey. Much has happened since then, both within libraries and on the national stage. Read more about what is leading recent graduates and employers to exercise discretion: hubs.la/Q04BNwkR0

Our Book Pulse newsletter is designed to help you navigate the fast and furious flow of new books and book news. Sign up here: hubs.la/Q047ZqzV0

Dark romance and romantasy are among the season’s key trends, while Westerns, cozies, and sports titles also delight. 💕 Find even more titles here: hubs.la/Q04BkKBR0

Internationally bestselling author Elena Armas has written multiple romances, including Goodreads Awards Winner 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Read our conversation here: hubs.la/Q04B9-j10

The future of generative AI is difficult to predict, especially when attempting to account for the potential rise and fall of corporations that currently provide it. Read more: hubs.la/Q04B1Kwx0

New books by Akwaeke Emezi, Sebastian Faulks, Michael Robotham, and Rebecca Yarros arrive and earn starred reviews. ⭐ Find them all here: hubs.la/Q04zYdZ50

The scholarship covers the full registration fee for the recipient! Apply here by October 16th: hubs.la/Q04zLkBv0 Presentations will share AI experiences, lessons learned, and practical guidance for peers navigating similar decisions. Register here: hubs.la/Q04zMtlT0

Canadian poet, essayist, translator, and classicist Anne Carson has received the Nobel Prize in Literature. Read more: hubs.la/Q04zDqzH0

You can find this title's full review and more October picks for other genres on our website: hubs.la/Q049tk780

The finalists for the National Book Awards have been announced. The winners will be revealed on November 18th. Find all the titles here: hubs.ly/Q04zt6b50

Read more about today's other book news, including Read with Jenna's October pick and interviews with Lydia Millet and Christy Carlson Romano: hubs.la/Q04zjy1C0

Also in demand are new titles from Barbara Kingsolver, Rioghnach Robinson, Michael Lewis, Audrey Niffenegger, Brian Freeman, and Stephen King. Read more: hubs.la/Q04z9RQp0

As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we're looking back at the history of 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭. Watch the entire video to learn more, including how the internet changed our operations! Access it here: hubs.la/Q04z9NTc0

The hardest questions about AI in higher education are not technical. They’re policy, ethics, authorship, privacy, access, and power. This session helps academic librarians engage those questions with more clarity and less hand-waving. Enroll today: hubs.la/Q04z3Tf40

Finalists for the Baillie Gifford Prize and the Cundill History Prize and winners of the Colorado Book Awards have been announced. Read more: hubs.la/Q04z2ZPC0

Fred Ciporen, former publisher of 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭, 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭, and 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘭𝘺, died on September 4 at age 87. He is remembered by colleagues for his insight and generosity. Read more: hubs.la/Q04yXR0c0

Finalists have also been announced for the Cercador Prize for literature in translation. Read more book news here: hubs.la/Q04yXJWq0

From librarians and non-degreed library workers to publishers, vendors, coders, entrepreneurs, reviewers, and others who impact the library field—Movers & Shakers 2027 will celebrate those people who are moving all types of libraries ahead! 👏 Submit your nomination here: hubs.la/Q04yL6Wh0

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Find the entire longlist and read about today's other book news, including Min Jin Lee answering 23 questions for 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘪𝘵, a new Rob Lowe memoir, and remembering Scottish crime writer Peter May: hubs.la/Q04yC2tW0

In 2012, Evanston Public Library became a component unit of the city of Evanston rather than a city department. In recent years, the library’s then–board of trustees began to question the value of this arrangement. Read more: hubs.la/Q04ystZB0

Also in demand are new titles by Min Jin Lee, Deesha Philyaw, Rebecca Perry, Danielle Steel, Hernan Diaz, Malcolm Gladwell, and Ann Cleeves. Read more: hubs.la/Q04ysjj60

Read more about this choice in addition to other book news, including a new imprint from Chooseco: hubs.ly/Q04yl7dD0

These are just a few of the sessions that will be taking place at Design Institute, an event focused on the latest trends in library design. Register today to reserve your spot: hubs.la/Q04ydWfG0 📍96 S. Grant Ave. Columbus, OH 43215 📅 Thursday, October 8th from 9 am to 5 pm EDT

The shortlist has been announced for the Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Prize for best Canadian novel or short story collection. CBC has coverage. Find it here: hubs.la/Q04ydSlT0

Mark Lawrence writes a delightful novel that's an ode to books, bookshops, and libraries, while Rebecca McKee debuts with a cozy fantasy set in a bookstore that only opens to those who need it most. Read more about them here: hubs.la/Q04y8mxc0

Find the entire shortlist and longlist here: hubs.la/Q04y7_FY0

Frances Crawford becomes the first author to win the McIlvanney Prize and the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize in the same year for 𝘈 𝘉𝘢𝘥, 𝘉𝘢𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦. Read more: hubs.la/Q04y30pJ0

Generative AI triggers a major “information shock”—a fundamental disruption on par with the printing press or digital computer that forces fundamental changes in how we create, store, retrieve, use, and evaluate information. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: hubs.la/Q04y26CC0

Open Books, Open Minds: A Celebration of Reading & Literacy will include expert panels, author talks, keynotes, downloadable resources, sponsored thought-leadership presentations, product exhibits, and more. 👏 Register here: hubs.ly/Q04x8YQz0

Also in demand are new titles by John Green, Vince Flynn & Don Bentley, James Patterson & David Ellis, Jeneva Rose, Charles Spencer, Taylor Tomlinson, and Lyla Sage. Read more: hubs.la/Q04xZF4N0

Find the entire longlist and explore other book news: hubs.la/Q04xT8lc0

We're celebrating 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭's 150th anniversary with a FREE masterclass! 🎉 Whether you shelve, serve, teach, manage, govern, or support, this masterclass is for you. This is one of five one-hour conversations that will be a part of the masterclass. Register here: hubs.la/Q04xSWbM0

Winners of the New England Book Awards and California’s Golden Poppy Book Awards have also been announced. Read more: hubs.la/Q04xNGMZ0

You can find this title's full review and more September picks for other genres on our website: hubs.la/Q049tk780

The longlist for the National Book Award for Translated Literature has been announced by the National Book Foundation. The finalists will be revealed on October 6th. Read more: hubs.la/Q04xGY-Y0

You can find this title's full review and more September picks for other genres on our website: hubs.la/Q049tk780

Also in demand are new titles by Emily St. John Mandel, Richard Osman, Elin Hilderbrand & Shelby Cunningham, B. K. Borison, Leigh Bardugo, and Kate Atkinson. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04xptnK0

Find other book club picks and more, including 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳's romantasy report for September and October: hubs.ly/Q04x90nq0

You can find this title's full review and more September picks for other genres on our website: hubs.la/Q049tk780

Longlists are announced for the Giller Prize, the Derek Walcott Prize for Poetry, the Hawthornden Prize for Literature, and the McIlvanney Prize. Read more: hubs.la/Q04wYxMZ0

Hispanic Heritage Month marks the achievements, histories, and cultures of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, including people from Indigenous and Afro-Latino communities. Find all the titles here: hubs.la/Q04wB96b0

Countdown to Christmas and Hanukkah with festive love stories! Find more information about each of these novels and browse even more titles here: hubs.la/Q04wjTRx0

We're excited to announce that Atla members are eligible for special discounts on our professional development courses! 🎉 Visit the Atla website for more details: hubs.la/Q04vZWC00

Read more from Chris Brown, who is leading one of the nation’s largest public library systems across 82 locations and nearly 1.9 million square feet of public space: hubs.la/Q04vXdDB0

Intrepid sleuth Ruby Vaughn investigates a death at a Belgian hospital, while nurse Della King searches for the truth at Baker Hospital in Arkansas in these two historical novels. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04vKH4L0