Christopher Nolan’s cinematic adaptation of “The Odyssey” has taken the world by storm. The Library of Congress currently holds a plethora of materials—some centuries old—related to Homer’s nearly 3,000-year-old epic poem.
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have James Gardner’s review of “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream” by Harlan Ellison.
Grab a drink, get comfy, and join book lovers from around the country for a conversation with five amazing authors at a free virtual Gala Author Tea on July 30, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. CT!
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Stephanie Klose’s review of “Little Kin” by Katya de Becerra.
Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue to raise awareness by highlighting attempts to censor library materials, as well as efforts by librarians, parents, students, and concerned citizens to push back against them. This update includes news from Tennessee, Florida, and North Carolina, as well as a look at U.S. House and Senate legislation that could nationalize book bans.
It’s officially summer, the perfect time for being outside and enjoying the sun with a good book. It also means that libraries nationwide are celebrating with summer reading challenges. If you’re looking to participate and need some help creating your book list, ALA has you covered with some recommended reads.
Book banners have targeted Stephen King again. “Different Seasons,” a collection of shorts by King that was published in 1982, has been pulled from school libraries in Utah. The collection is noted for containing two stories which have been adapted into the classic American films, “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Stand By Me.”
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Tony Miksanek’s review of “The Cure for Everything: The Epic Struggle for Public Health and a Radical Vision for Human Thriving” by Michelle Williams and Linda Marsa.
A delegation from the American Library Association is at the United Nations this week to advocate for libraries as essential partners in advancing the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Singer Dua Lipa has partnered with Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal, to open a physical library for banned and censored books. The Manifesto Library is dedicated to books “that challenge power, censorship, exclusion, and dominant narratives.”
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s (ALA) nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Susan Maguire’s review of “Breaking Barriers: A Librarian’s Story of Changing Times” by former ALA Executive Director Robert Wedgeworth.
Whether in a cubicle or home office, workplace culture is full of absurdities that anyone who has held a job can appreciate. From apathetic coworkers scrolling TikTok to illicit romances, the full extent of the foibles of humanity are on display, so it’s no wonder fiction writers have mined its depths. These novels recommended by Booklist capture the humor, heartbreak, madness, and even terror that encapsulate the modern workplace.
In episode 34 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with author Min Jin Lee about her new book, “American Hagwon.”
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Chelsea Collier’s review of “Monster Down Deep” by Amy Fellner Dominy.
Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue to raise awareness by highlighting attempts to censor library materials, as well as efforts by librarians, parents, students, and concerned citizens to push back against them. This update includes news from Massachusetts and Utah and a look at how a superstar pop singer is fighting book bans.
Libraries are where so many reading journeys begin. From a child’s first storytime to the books that open doors and shape who they become, libraries lay the foundation for lifelong learning, curiosity, and confidence. By becoming a Supporter of the American Library Association, you can help give the next generation a strong start—one story at a time.
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Michael Autrey’s review of “Jazz June: A Self-Portrait in Essays” by Clifford Thompson.
Have you ever wanted to own an iconic American Library Association (ALA) READ® poster? Now’s your chance. ALA has partnered with the world’s largest collections auctioneer to auction a selection of rare READ® posters, offering supporters, collectors, and library fans a chance to own a piece of library history.
Polson (pop. 5,100) in the northwestern part of Montana is enveloped by a serene, natural environment which includes Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. Not surprisingly, Polson is a popular place for retirees looking to settle down and escape into a calm, rural life. North Lake County Public Library in Polson recognizes its obligation to that community, and it is doing so with help from the American Library Association.
Christopher Nolan’s cinematic adaptation of “The Odyssey” has taken the world by storm. The Library of Congress currently holds a plethora of materials—some centuries old—related to Homer’s nearly 3,000-year-old epic poem.
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have James Gardner’s review of “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream” by Harlan Ellison.
Grab a drink, get comfy, and join book lovers from around the country for a conversation with five amazing authors at a free virtual Gala Author Tea on July 30, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. CT!
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Stephanie Klose’s review of “Little Kin” by Katya de Becerra.
Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue to raise awareness by highlighting attempts to censor library materials, as well as efforts by librarians, parents, students, and concerned citizens to push back against them. This update includes news from Tennessee, Florida, and North Carolina, as well as a look at U.S. House and Senate legislation that could nationalize book bans.
It’s officially summer, the perfect time for being outside and enjoying the sun with a good book. It also means that libraries nationwide are celebrating with summer reading challenges. If you’re looking to participate and need some help creating your book list, ALA has you covered with some recommended reads.
Book banners have targeted Stephen King again. “Different Seasons,” a collection of shorts by King that was published in 1982, has been pulled from school libraries in Utah. The collection is noted for containing two stories which have been adapted into the classic American films, “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Stand By Me.”
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Tony Miksanek’s review of “The Cure for Everything: The Epic Struggle for Public Health and a Radical Vision for Human Thriving” by Michelle Williams and Linda Marsa.
A delegation from the American Library Association is at the United Nations this week to advocate for libraries as essential partners in advancing the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Singer Dua Lipa has partnered with Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal, to open a physical library for banned and censored books. The Manifesto Library is dedicated to books “that challenge power, censorship, exclusion, and dominant narratives.”
