New Books, Book Adaptations, and More News for Library Workers
Catch up on the latest news for library workers, including forthcoming releases, stories on AI, adaptation updates, and more.
https://bookriot.com/new-books-book-adaptations-and-more-news-for-library-workers/
What I Learned As an Interim Library Director
The most stressful time of my entire career was the five months I spent acting as an interim library director.
https://bookriot.com/what-i-learned-as-an-interim-library-director/
IMLS Reinstates All Federal Grants, and More Library News
Plus, Franklin the Turtle publisher rips Pete Hegseth over his “violent” use of the character in an internet meme—and more library news.
https://bookriot.com/imls-reinstates-federal-grants/
U.S. Public Library Buildings Are In Poor Condition, Per a New Government Report
The Government Accountability Office has released a report on the status of public library buildings nationwide, and the results are not great.
https://bookriot.com/gao-report-on-public-library-buildings/
The Most Popular Books In US Public Libraries in 2025
What were the most popular books checked out in US libraries in 2025? Here are the top fiction and nonfiction titles across 40 libraries.
https://bookriot.com/the-most-popular-books-in-us-public-libraries-in-2025/
A Bunch of the Biggest “Best Books of 2025” Lists
Here are the biggest Best Books of 2025 lists you should know about, plus more library-relevant news.
https://bookriot.com/the-best-of-2025-book-lists/
2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year
What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.
https://bookriot.com/book-censorship-trends-2025/
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Documenting Is Resistance, and More Library News Updates
Stay up-to-date with these censorship updates and library-related articles that are worth a read.
https://bookriot.com/documenting-is-resistance/
David Baldacci’s Mega Library Donation, and More Library News
David Baldacci donated $13 million to Virginia libraries for a program on civil discourse, plus more library news.
https://bookriot.com/david-baldaccis-mega-library-donation/
Library Legal Challenges and More News for Library Workers
Catch up on the latest court decisions relating to libraries, the big election night wins for libraries, and more.
https://bookriot.com/library-legal-challenges-and-more-news-for-library-workers/
Maine Libraries May Be Required to Pay Their Directors, and More Library News
Check out the latest library news, including a proposal that would require all Maine public libraries to pay their directors a salary.
https://bookriot.com/maine-libraries-may-be-required-to-pay-their-directors/
The Library is Full of Ghosts (and I’m Not Talking About Hauntings)
This is the quiet philosophy of librarianship: tending the threshold between what was and what will be.
https://bookriot.com/the-library-is-full-of-ghosts-and-im-not-talking-about-hauntings/
The Library Card Formerly Known As Prince and Other Library News
From the new Prince-themed library card in Minnesota to the types of rest librarians actually need, catch up on the latest in the world of library news.
https://bookriot.com/the-library-card-formerly-known-as-prince/
New Perk Alert! All Access Now Includes the New Release Index
Great news! Book Riot All Access now includes the New Release Index! We’re all about bringing you the best bookish...
https://bookriot.com/all-access-membership-new-release-index/
#CheckYourShelf #HowTo #InReadingColor #IntheClub #TheFrightStuff
Authors Banned From Talking About Book Bans and More News for Libraries
Chicago Public Libraries face a massive budget cut, A's infiltration in libraries, and more news for library workers.
https://bookriot.com/authors-banned-from-talking-about-book-bans-and-more-news-for-libraries/
AI Updates, Nonfiction November Resources, and More Library News
AI lawsuit updates, readers' advisory resources, adaptation news, Nonfiction November book lists, and more library-relevent news!
https://bookriot.com/nonfiction-november-resources/
Two-Tier Audiobooks and More News for Library Workers
Catch up with the latest book award news, the changing world of audiobooks, upcoming releases, and more stories curated for library workers.
https://bookriot.com/two-tier-audiobooks-and-more-news-for-library-workers/
2026 Book Announcements, and More News for Library Workers
Here are the latest 2026 book announcements you should know about, plus more book news for library workers.
https://bookriot.com/2026-book-announcements-and-more/
Censorship Wins and Setbacks, Plus More News for Library Workers
Notable good news and notable bad news from the world of libraries over the last several weeks.
https://bookriot.com/censorship-wins-and-setbacks-plus-more-news-for-library-workers/
Buzzy Books Your Patrons Are Hearing About
Library workers should prepare for patrons coming in looking for these buzzy books that are getting a ton of press coverage.
https://bookriot.com/buzzy-books-november-2025/
