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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 13h

We have two Hall of Fame selections for the November LibraryReads list: THE BURNING LIBRARY/@gillymacmillan.bsky.social and SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE/@oliviawrites.bsky.social. Additionally, LUCKY SEED by @justinianhuang.bsky.social has been selected as a Board Bonus Pick!

Congratulations to all! 🎉

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LibraryReads @libraryreads.bsky.social · 14h

The LibraryReads Bonus Pick for November 2025 is LUCKY SEED: A NOVEL by Justinian Huang! @htpforlibraries.bsky.social

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LibraryReads @libraryreads.bsky.social · 15h

Our next author featured in the LibraryReads Hall of Fame for November is Olivia Dade for SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE: A HARLOT'S BAY NOVEL! @librarylovefest.bsky.social

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LibraryReads @libraryreads.bsky.social · 15h

Our next Hall of Fame author for November 2025 is Gilly Macmillan for THE BURNING LIBRARY! @librarylovefest.bsky.social

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 1d

Save your spot for our Winter/Spring 2026 preview!

Join us Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET to hear more about our faves from the Winter/Spring 2026 Adult list. Fiction, nonfiction, memoir, fantasy, and much more!

RSVP here: www.libraryjournal.com/event/the-ha...

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 2d

Save your spot for our Winter/Spring 2026 preview!

www.libraryjournal.com/event/the-ha...

Join us Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET to hear more about our faves from the Winter/Spring 2026 Adult list. Fiction, nonfiction, memoir, fantasy, and much more!

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 6d

We can't get over how amazing this line up for Writers to Watch is! Hear from these authors about their forthcoming novels on October 14th at 7 PM ET.

📍 LIVE on Facebook and Crowdcast!
🔗 RSVP on Facebook: bit.ly/4pvkoci
🔗 Register on Crowdcast: bit.ly/48ndwYg

Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 9d

Good read to start spooky season! 👻

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 12d

🎬100 movies a year
⏰Writing solutions at 2 a.m.
🎨Cursed paintings at the British Museum
❤️The importance of family
📚Library love
It's all here in our latest #10Qs with Kosoko Jackson, author of THE MACABRE (@librarylovefest.bsky.social). Read the interview now: bit.ly/3Wm8zru

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 12d

It's such a great short story!

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 13d

Oooh wonderful! Mine is: I pull out Gillian Flynn’s THE GROWNUP for a quick intro to spooky time.

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 13d

That’s it folks! Another #ewgc flew by so quickly. Happy reading—wishing you a great start to Fall!

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 13d

Nicole was on our last ep of Writers to Watch is you want to hear more about the book!

Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 13d

A new egalley upload: LIFE ON THE BRIDGE
From Autistic Advocate, "Love on the Spectrum" cast member, and therapist Kaelynn Partlow, a warm, personal, and practical guide to understanding autism—from behaviors to communication and beyond. #ewgc
Download it now: https://bit.ly/4nx8FIH

Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 13d

We have two big LJ events coming up! Mark your calendar for our solo webinar on 10/16 (details coming soon) at 2 PM ET and for Day of Dialog on 10/23. Louise Erdrich was just announced as a keynote speaker! #ewgc
https://bit.ly/4o54bcr

<i>Library Journal</i> Day of Dialog Fall 2025

Join us October 23 for our Library Journal Day of Dialog virtual event! Spanning a variety of genres, this free, day-long program will offer an in-depth look at the biggest forthcoming books for fall/...

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 13d

It's THE ode to libraries!

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 13d

Looking into the future 🔮 #ewgc
Our November Writers to Watch event is 11/4 at 6 PM ET.
We'll update the schedule soon but have it on your radar! And follow on FB/Crowdcast for updates.
https://www.crowdcast.io/c/writers-to-watch-llf

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 13d

We are too! So excited to have this first novel after such a great collection. Hope to see you live!

Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 13d

Our next Writers to Watch event is coming up on October 14th. Join us at 7 PM ET to hear from these awesome authors! #ewgc
📍 LIVE on Facebook and Crowdcast!
🔗 RSVP on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4pvkoci
🔗 Register on Crowdcast: https://bit.ly/48ndwYg

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 13d

Don't forget to start reading for the December @libraryreads.bsky.social list! (I know that sounds crazy to say when it doesn't even feel like October, but it's upon us!) Find a list of suggestions here: https://bit.ly/3WlPJ3G
Votes are due November 1st!
#ewgc

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 13d

Howdy 🤠 to all of our #ewgc friends! We can't wait to hear what you've been reading this month! Can you believe it's already October?? 😱 Curious what book or movie gets you in the spooky mood?

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 15d

🍂 You're going to absolutely FALL for October's Writers to Watch line up! Be sure to join us at 7 PM ET on October 14th to hear directly from the authors.

📍 LIVE on Facebook and Crowdcast
🔗 RSVP on Facebook: bit.ly/4pvkoci
🔗 Register on Crowdcast: bit.ly/48ndwYg

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 19d

Hear the news?? Louise Erdrich is @libraryjournal.bsky.social's Day of Dialog Afternoon Keynote speaker! The virtual event takes place on October 23rd. Register for this FREE event here: bit.ly/4nyvSdF

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 21d

🏈Avid sports fan
🌶️Spice
💎High society meets working class
📘Library love
It's all here in our #10Qs with Joanna Shupe, author of THE GILDED HEIRESS (@librarylovefest.bsky.social). Read now: bit.ly/3KgAd6F

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 21d

Want to spend an hour with delightful people and learn how YOU can get digital galleys of your fav publishers' books? Then join us TODAY for the @libraryreads.bsky.social webinar! RSVP: bit.ly/3JGI90G

👀 you soon @macmillanlib.bsky.social, @sbkslibrary.bsky.social, and @librarylovefest.bsky.social!

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and LibraryReads webinar: LIBRARY LOVE FOR LIBRARYREADS happening Wednesday, September 24 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

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