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2026 Book Squad Goal: Read a Space Opera
Space operas combine pure escapist fun with surprisingly thoughtful storytelling.
Must-Reads for Padawan Learners: YA Star Wars Books
I've got a good feeling about this! This list is full of YA Star Wars books. These books are YA, but they're a great read for any audience!
Japan in January
From cozy and magical to suspenseful and transformative, lose yourself within the intricate facets of Japanese fiction this month!
Picture Books Even the Adults Will Love
These books have beautiful illustrations, enchanting stories, and/or hilarious fun, that will create fan favorites for everyone involved.
YA Books For a Cold Day
From romance winter novels to psychological thrillers, this list is a collection of YA books that embrace the winter vibes.
LPL's Best Books 2025
Of course there's much more to working in libraries than books, but for many of us, the books are still what we love most.
TBR Radar December 2025
The Book Squad brings you the most anticipated reads publishing in December 2025!
Lawrence Picks: 2025 National Book Award Finalists
The 25 Finalists for the 2025 National Book Awards are announced by the New York Times.
Lawrence Picks: Gritty, Grisly, Graphic Novels
Looking for something to occupy your final days of spooky season? How about some grisly graphic novels to keep you up at night!
2025 Book Squad Goal: Read a Novel Set During a Pandemic
Stories set against the backdrop of a pandemic explore not just the spread of illness, but the resilience and hope that rise in response.
YA Books to Sink Your Teeth Into
These vampire novels have different origin stories, tones, and worldbuilding, but one thing's for sure: things are about to get bloody.
TBR Radar October 2025
The Book Squad brings you the most anticipated reads publishing in October 2025!
Choice Capers & Heists Recommended by Mystery Book Club
This list features Mystery Book Club's top picks; we met Sunday, September 14, 2025 to discuss selected capers and heists.
Lawrence Picks: The Life of a Showgirl
For those who feel its October 3rd release date is far off, here is a curated list of reads to tide your heart over until then.
Lawrence Picks: LibraryReads and Read Alikes for August 2025
LibraryReads is the monthly nationwide library staff picks list for adult fiction and non-fiction.
2025 Book Squad Goal: Read a Novel with Found Family
"A trope [that] refers to a device in literature and media where a group of characters find themselves united in a family-bond." - NYPL