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September 18, 2026 · Andrew Ross
What YA' Reading: Classic Manga
Are you new to manga and don't know what's out there? Or are you all caught up on current series and looking to find some time-tested reads? Don't worry, we've got some options for you!
September 17, 2026 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: Sisters of the Midnight Sun
This Alaskan true crime story will make you think you're reading a gripping legal thriller.
September 2, 2026 · Ginger Park
Librarian Secrets to Finding Your Next Read
Uncover the many different ways librarians decide what to read next. Some of these tips might surprise you.
September 1, 2026 · Ginger Park
Kid Tested Librarian Recommended: STEM
Check out books that will inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence. These STEM books help make learning fun and engaging.
August 28, 2026 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While You Wait for Mad Mabel
Check out compelling crime novels set in Australia where the truth is ready to be set free.
August 10, 2026 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Bookstores, Coffee & Romance
This month sees a barrage of new novels with page-turning baristas and latte-sipping book shop owners. Step into these quaint establishments and discover spells, romance and maybe a cat or two.
August 9, 2026 · Arion Beals
Kid Tested Librarian Recommended: Chapter Books & Beyond
If your elementary-age kid is looking for a new chapter book series, we have fun suggestions. If your kid is a bit more of a reluctant reader, we also have the perfect books just for them.
August 9, 2026 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: The Summer of Death
Grab a fan. Put on some shorts. It's about to get HOT in Topeka.
August 3, 2026 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While You Wait for Whistler
Discover character-driven, moving stories that explore complicated family relationships.
July 23, 2026 · Ginger Park
Great Read Alouds: Space Adventures
Take off with amazing picture books about planets, the Moon and traveling in space. Kids' imaginations will soar!
July 14, 2026 · Julie Nelson
Fact or Fiction: Meet Evelyn Nesbit, America's First Supermodel
Step into the world of one of America's first celebrities and discover the real woman behind the beautiful face through a nonfiction and fiction book.
July 9, 2026 · Ginger Park
What YA' Reading: Laughs
Escape with YA novels that include a supernatural cat, a superhero's reluctant love interest, friends who try to be the worst girlfriend or boyfriend, and a violent noodle cult.
July 3, 2026 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Not So Innocent New Novels
Step into thought-provoking new tales that will move you. The characters in 3 of these 5 books are kids dealing with adult issues, situations & discoveries. Characters in the other 2 are adults who lose their innocence.
July 2, 2026 · Ginger Park
Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Hilarious
Find fabulous, funny and fascinating stories your kids will love. Elementary-age kids and kids librarians are big fans of books that make them laugh.
June 30, 2026 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While You Wait for Project Hail Mary
Check out suspenseful survival stories that will give you a new perspective on human connection.
June 25, 2026 · Luanne Webb
Great Read Alouds: It's Time to Move It
Discover fun picture books that will inspire your kids to get moving. A moving child is a learning child.
June 24, 2026 · Abigail Siemers
What YA' Reading: Not What I Planned
Check out what happens in thrilling and magical books where things don't go at all as planned. Sometimes it's dangerous, sometimes scary, sometimes completely hilarious.
June 5, 2026 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Speculative Reads
Journey into these speculative tales that unveil new worlds both familiar and uncharted. Open the door to a magical June with the latest in fiction.
June 4, 2026 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: Farther
Lace up your shoes and take a hike on America’s most iconic trails with thru-hiking legend Heather Anderson.
May 27, 2026 · Deanna Niles
Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Dino-mite reads
Explore books that will elevate your early readers as they dig deep into time-traveling tree houses, mysterious fossil discoveries and hilarious classroom escapades.
May 26, 2026 · Andrew Ross
What YA' Reading: Road Trip!
Check out these YA novels featuring road trips that are by turns funny, heavy and romantic. The journey for the characters is always transformative making their end destination entirely new.
May 22, 2026 · Rain Schultz-Pruner
Great Read Alouds: Let's play outside!
Check out awesome picture books that celebrate the joys of being outside.
May 20, 2026 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While you wait for Our Perfect Storm
Grab one of these novels that explore matrimony, or lack thereof, honeymoon destinations and captivating friends-to-lovers romance.
May 15, 2026 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: North of Ordinary
Join Sue Aikens in remote Alaskan camp. Will the solitude, the weather or the bears get to you first?
