LibraryReads

Syndetics Unbound has partnered with LibraryReads to deliver favorites from librarians around the country. As LibraryReads recommends books before they arrive in most libraries, the list below is drawn from the last three months of LibraryReads.
Updated November 27, 2025
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LibraryReads

Syndetics Unbound has partnered with LibraryReads to deliver favorites from librarians around the country. As LibraryReads recommends books before they arrive in most libraries, the list below is drawn from the last three months of LibraryReads.
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Wreck : A Novel
Newman, Catherine.
Paper Book
A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK · INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Wreck is a delight. What an absolute joy to be reunited with Rocky and her family, the characters we all fell in love with in Sandwich. Newman's prose is laugh-out-loud funny. It...
Heart the Lover A Novel
King, Lily.
Paper Book
The Librarians
Thomas, Sherry.
Paper Book
"This delicious murder mystery is a must-read for any library lover!"--New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt Murder disrupts four quirky librarians' lives when they try to hide among books to keep their secrets. A LIBRARY READS PICK! l An NPR...
Bog Queen : A Novel
North, Anna.
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND ESQUIRE In the gorgeous new novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Outlawed, "a strangely well-preserved Iron Age body turns up in an...
Overdue : A Novel
Perkins, Stephanie.
Paper Book
A SPARKLING ADULT DEBUT FROM BELOVED NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR STEPHANIE PERKINS! Get this stunning deluxe edition while supplies last! The collector's hardcover features beautiful lush pink edges, custom endpapers and a unique foiled case stamp. Perfect for any bookshelf!...
The Wilderness : A Novel
Flournoy, Angela.
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER FINALIST FOR THE 2025 KIRKUS PRIZE FOR FICTION LONGLISTED FOR 2025 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION "Flournoy has delivered a future classic--the kind of novel that generations to come will read to understand the nuances and...
We the People : A History of the U.S. Constitution
Lepore, Jill.
Paper Book
The U.S. Constitution is among the oldest constitutions in the world but also one of the most difficult to amend. Jill Lepore, Harvard professor of history and law, explains why in We the People, the most original history of the Constitution in decades--and an essential companion to her landmark...
The Book of Lost Hours : A Novel
Gelfuso, Hayley.
Paper Book
A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK! For fans of The Ministry of Time and The Midnight Library, a sweeping, unforgettable novel following two remarkable women moving between postwar and Cold War-era America and the mysterious time space, a library filled...
Red City
Lu, Marie.
Paper Book
DELUXE EDITION--a stunning hardcover edition featuring dark crimson sprayed edges The Godfather meets The Magicians in the sweeping adult debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu. Perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab,...
We Love You, Bunny : A Novel
Awad, Mona.
Paper Book
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Shortlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize Named a Must-Read Pick by The New York Times, Oprah Daily, People, Associated Press, Marie Claire, Bustle, The Boston Globe, Goodreads, Women's Wear Daily...
The Locked Ward
Pekkanen, Sarah.
Paper Book
New from Sarah Pekkanen, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of House of Glass and co-author of The Wife Between Us. A shocking psychological thriller about the complex bonds of sisterhood―and what happens when they are stretched to the breaking point, The Locked...
You Weren't Meant to Be Human : A Novel
White, Andrew Joseph.
Paper Book
A Washington Post and Publishers Weekly Best SF/Fantasy/Horror Novel of 2025 Alien meets Midsommar in this chilling debut adult novel from award-winning author Andrew Joseph White about identity, survival, and transformation amidst an alien invasion...
Automatic Noodle
Newitz, Annalee.
Paper Book
A cozy near-future novella about a crew of leftover robots opening their very own noodle shop, from acclaimed sci-fi author Annalee Newitz. An instant USA Today and indie bestseller! Indie Next pick | Library Reads pick | Most Anticipated at...
The Women of Wild Hill : A Novel
Miller, Kirsten.
Paper Book
A witty, spectacular, and timely tale of modern-day witches waging war on the patriarchy, from fan favorite Kirsten Miller, the author of The Change and Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books. There are places on earth where nature's powers gather. Girls raised there are...
The missing pages
Richman, Alyson
Paper Book
A ghost in a library. A story waiting to be told. The Missing Pages is a rich, lyrical novel that reminds us that books are as eternal as the soul. 1912:  Harry Widener, a promising and passionate book collector, boards the Titanic...
The Keeper of Magical Things
Leong, Julie.
Paper Book
An almost-mage discovers friendship--and maybe something more--in the unlikeliest of places in this delightfully charming novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes. Certainty Bulrush wants to be useful--to the Guild of Mages that...
The Magician of Tiger Castle
Sachar, Louis.
Paper Book
* AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER * AN INDIE NEXT LIST PICK * A LIBRARY READS PICK * The beloved author of Holes presents his first adult novel, a modern fantasy classic of forbidden love, a crumbling kingdom, and the unexpected magic all around us. "After decades...
Wrong Sister
Douglas , Claire
Paper Book
**THE BRAND-NEW SUSPENSE-FILLED THRILLER FROM NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER CLAIRE DOUGLAS** *RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK* 'Outstanding. A terrific family drama' THE SUNDAY TIMES 'Claire Douglas at her masterful best...
The Phoebe Variations : A Novel
Hamilton, Jane.
Paper Book
Instant National Bestseller An Oprah Daily Best Book of Fall An Indie Next Pick for October A LibraryReads Pick for September The acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Ruth and A Map of the World returns with a...
People Watching : A Novel
Bonam-Young, Hannah.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In this sexy and emotional romance from the acclaimed author of Out of the Woods and Out on a Limb, a small-town woman's journey to spread her wings intertwines with the arrival of an adventurous newcomer who brings out the best in her. ...
Crafting for Sinners : A Novel
Kiefer, Jenny.
Paper Book
"You will compulsively turn these pages well into the dead of night."-Paul Tremblay, New York Times best-selling author of Horror Movie and The Cabin at the End of the World A queer woman must fight her way out of a craft store run by a megachurch in this...
The Dead Husband Cookbook
Valentine, Danielle.
Paper Book
A deliciously wicked new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Danielle Valentine. One husband, well done. When infamous chef, restaurateur, and television personality Maria Capello's husband died, the media circus was intense...and quick to cast the blame....
Battle of the Bookshops : A Novel
Alexander, Poppy
Paper Book
A charming literary-themed novel about a young woman determined to save her great-aunt's beloved bookshop from extinction by the shiny new competition--which also happens to be run by the handsome son of her family's rivals. The cute, seaside town of Portneath has been the home of...
Lucky Day
Tingle, Chuck.
Paper Book
"An existential masterwork that, like life, is equal parts atrocity and delights."--Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of Masters of Death Lucky Day is the instant USA Today and Indie bestseller from Chuck Tingle, where one woman...
A Land So Wide : A Novel
Craig, Erin A.
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child comes an irresistible blend of dark fairytale and romantic fantasy. * The town of Mistaken has a secret...and it's up to one woman to uncover the truth, confront her past, and...
The Blonde Who Came In from the Cold
Carter, Ally.
Paper Book
"Ally Carter wrote a unique, delightful, hilarious, unputdownable romance! I didn't know I needed an adventure romcom about grumpy/sunshine spies with amazing chemistry and a dash of amnesia, but it was exactly what was missing in my life. I'm wonderstruck by The Blonde Identity! (Also, this book...
Breathe In, Bleed Out
McAuley, Brian.
Paper Book
"Brian McAuley keeps you guessing the whole gory, satisfying way through this one. Come to this retreat for the blood. Stay for the healing." -Stephen Graham Jones, New York Times bestselling author of I Was a Teenage Slasher  It's a Midsommar...
How to Be a Saint : An Extremely Weird and Mildly Sacrilegious History of the Catholic Church's Biggest Names
Sidley, Kate.
Paper Book
Part history lesson. Part sacrilege. An entirely good time. Think you have what it takes to be a saint? Lucky for you, thousands of souls have paved the way to heaven-creating a clear formula for getting the job done while also leaving a rich, disturbing history behind them. And...
What hunger
Dang, Catherine.
Paper Book
One of Goodreads, Book Riot, and AV Club's Most Anticipated Horror Novels of the Year "Incendiary...this one hits hard." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) * "Intense, visceral, and not to be missed." --Booklist (starred review) *...
F*cked Up Fairy Tales : Sinful Cinderellas, Prince Alarmings, and Other Timeless Classics
Gotauco, Liz.
Paper Book
Bawdy, shocking, and hilarious interpretations of classic and rare fairy tales from a beloved TikTok storyteller. Based on the wildly popular web series, F*cked Up Fairy Tales presents modern retellings of some of the strangest and darkest stories humans had the audacity to...
It's Me They Follow : A Novel
Cook, Jeannine.
Paper Book
An allegorical love story -- a modern day Alchemist meets The Never Ending Story --set in a world where a book shopkeeper becomes a reluctant matchmaker, bringing soulmates together through books. It's Me They Follow is an allegorical...
Why I Love Horror : Essays on Horror Literature
Siegel Spratford, Becky.
Paper Book
A captivating anthology and heartfelt tribute to the horror genre featuring essays from several of the most celebrated contemporary horror writers including, Grady Hendrix, Paul Tremblay, Stephen Graham Jones, Josh Malerman, Victor LaValle, Tananarive Due, and Rachel Harrison. ...
Rope : How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization
Queeney, Tim.
Paper Book
A unique and compelling adventure through the history of rope and its impact on civilization, in the vein of single-subject bestsellers like Salt and Cod Tim Queeney is a sailor who knows more about rope and its importance to humankind than most. In Rope,...
Vampires at Sea
Merbaum, Lindsay.
Paper Book
If you liked What We Do in the Shadows, you should buy this book. If you hated Twilight, you should also buy this book. Immortal beloveds Rebekah and Hugh are on vacation! Against a backdrop of ongoing war, this pair of chic emotional vampires from San Francisco sets off on a...
Conform : A Novel
Sullivan, Ariel
Paper Book
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