Book Review of the Week: “Wither”
For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication, we have Carrie Rasak’s review of “Wither” by Dan Warner.
Book Review of the Week: ‘I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream’
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.
Join Your Favorite Authors for Tea and a Talk
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!
Book Review of the Week: ‘Little Kin’
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.
U.S. Book Challenges Update: June 2026 Edition
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.
We’ve Got Your Hot Summer Reads
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.
Stephen King on Book Banners: ‘What’s Wrong with These People?’
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.”
Book Review of the Week: ‘The Cure for Everything: The Epic Struggle for Public Health and a Radical Vision for Human Thriving’
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.
Book Review of the Week: ‘Breaking Barriers: A Librarian’s Story of Changing Times’
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.
Booklist Reader: Workplace Woes
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.