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American Library Association
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Hey #ALAMembers! Your membership includes access to the digital issue of BOOKLIST READER, the monthly readers' advisory magazine from the editors of @ala-booklist.bsky.social. Use your ALA Membership ID to login & start reading: bit.ly/3jRuX9V
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October 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM Everybody can reply
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birdwriterwrites.bsky.social
Author Suzy Davies Award-Winning Children's Books and YA LitFic
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A children's book by a multi-award winning author.

www.amazon.ca/Housie-Mousi... #canlit #Canada #booksky #booklist #list #love #birdlover #magical #friendship #community #love #celebrations #Santa #mglit #canpub #canbook #Alberta #Ontario #StJohns #Quebec #calagary #Edmonton #parenthood #readers
Housie Mousie and the Christmas Crow
Housie Mousie and the Christmas Crow: Davies, Suzy, Heaven, Emily: 9781998422289: Books - Amazon.ca
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October 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM Everybody can reply
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Jes & Cin
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And of course, support trans artists!

Here's a handy rainbow booklist: drive.google.com/file/d/1QAQL...
2025 Rainbow Book List.pdf
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October 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM Everybody can reply
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Chaz Stein
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Intrusion got one, I think Never Sweeter got one, Grumpy did, I *believe* Marriage got two. I’ve been reviewed in the NYT, I’ve had raves from Publisher’s Weekly and Booklist. I always think am I doing enough and not of what I’ve already managed.
October 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM Everybody can reply
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Cynthia Leitich Smith (Native Books for Young Readers & More)
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“Readers who love the chaos of Junie B. Jonesand the innocence of Amelia Bedelia will enjoy Jo Jo's guileless humor.” —Booklist
Polka dot background (blue dots on magenta), quote from message) cover art of JO JO MAKOONS: THE SUPER-SCARY SLEEPOVER (Jo Jo in bear PJs with Mimi (a gray tabby) afraid of eyes in the closet
October 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM Everybody can reply
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Elliot
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1. First is a group I'll generically and inaptly call "classics nerds". Some of them are actual classicists, others are simply literature nerds whose passions or preferences align with core segments of the "Western Canon" booklist, and are incidental advocates for the value of these books.
October 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM Everybody can reply
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King County Library System
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Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. We honor the Indigenous communities that lived in the Americas long before Europeans arrived. Join us in celebrating the richness of Native American culture and history by exploring our booklist: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/209743155/1993699701.
Indigenous Peoples' Day Reading List — a staff-created list from King County Library System
Honor Indigenous peoples with these books. Read about their history, experiences, and traditions.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM Everybody can reply
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Oliver
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I started a challenge on Storygraph for the recommended reading booklist on the 500 Years of Dignity and Resistance website. They're all books on Native American politics, history, and issues.

Any of you on Storygraph?
October 15, 2025 at 7:02 AM Everybody can reply
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domynoe
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One more in the #readingpile that I thought would be quick.

Nope.

If Columbus was our first serial killer (he was), Las Casas was our first activist. And he pulled no punches. It's a HARD read.

#books #booksky #reading #literature #currentlyreading #booklist #nonfiction #taino #tainohistory
October 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM Everybody can reply
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SATURDAY AM
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Saturday AM is proud to be featured on a MANGA ESSENTIALS list from BOOKLIST via the brilliant @smwordsmith.bsky.social .

To have our HOW TO DRAW DIVERSE MANGA and MAKING MANGA the Saturday AM Way featured among other great books is a blast!

Learn more here:
www.booklistonline.com/products/981...
Sara Smith writes for the BOOKLIST on Manga Essentials and named Saturday AM's HOW TO DRAW DIVERSE MANGA book and MAKING MANGA books as key titles to have for readers and stores interested in tapping into the growing interest in Japanese culture as well as diverse fans seeking to get closer to the material.
October 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM Everybody can reply
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Booklist Publications
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Join us 11/3 for a @penguinschoollib.bsky.social event feat. Indigenous creators Rae Rose, Aly McKnight, Violet Duncan, Steph Littlebird, & Andrea Page, discussing their creative processes, inspirations, & the cultural significance of their 📚. Moder. by Mandi Harris (Cherokee Nation): bit.ly/4nT6AY4
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October 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM Everybody can reply
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Play History
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I've neglected updating the Video Game History Booklist for a while.

thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/2020/08/27/t...

Anybody remember some of what came out this year or is forthcoming? Not review or reminiscence books - history (any language).
The Video Game History Booklist
The Video Game History Book List is a chronological list of books in physical, digital, and webpage format which aspiring game researchers can use to find reading material related to the developmen…
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October 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM Everybody can reply
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Simon Gosden
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Our October Booklist is on line today with a 25% flash sale on orders over £100 using the code October2025 at checkout.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM Everybody can reply
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Trung Le Nguyen
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I’m gonna continue to be very extra about Angelica’s pub day. My book baby has five starred reviews! I’m blown away.
* "Nguyen elevates what made his debut a success and once more demonstrates his mastery of creating complex characters, presenting a believably flawed yet wholly sympathetic cast." — BookPage, starred review * "Themes of grief, friendship, and family are thoughtfully explored through various characters... hand this to readers looking for some hope after going through a tough time." — The Bulletin, starred review * "... a masterfully paced queer romance grounded in reality and starring the most lovable (and beautifully representative) cast."—Booklist, starred review * "A gorgeously rendered, whimsical story about a community coming together to support one another during hardships both big and small." -Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Tender, sweetly romantic, and enchanting; an encouraging coming-of-age story." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review
October 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM Everybody can reply
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Chaz Stein
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"Despite its hellish trappings, Stein’s paranormal romance is bursting with charm, humor, and heat." —Library Journal

"[A] wild story proving loving tenderness can be passionate, hot, and devilish." —Booklist
October 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM Everybody can reply
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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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It's a Booklist star for NIGHTMARE JONES by Shannon Bramer, illustrated by Cindy Derby!

🌟 “A collection of original poems in mostly free verse, destined to creep out the most jaded of middle- and even high-schoolers.” 🌟

Read the Full Review here

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“a collection of original poems in mostly free verse, destined to creep out the most jaded of middle- and even high-schoolers . . . will her poems have their proper effect in a dimly lit group setting? Oh, yes.” -a Booklist starred review of Nightmare Jones
October 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM Everybody can reply
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Jo
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Top Ten Tuesday - 07/10/25 - Satisfying Book Series - #BookList #TopTenTuesday #BookSky #TuesdayBookBlog #FavouritesSeries #SecretLibraryBookBlog secretlibrarybookblog.com/2025/10/07/t... via @nickimags.bsky.social
Top Ten Tuesday – 07/10/25 – Satisfying Book Series – #BookList #TopTenTuesday #BookSky #TuesdayBookBlog #FavouritesSeries #SecretLibraryBookBlog
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to…
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October 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM Everybody can reply
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Elizabeth Wrigley-Field
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Booklist review of this book (you can read the full review under the "published reviews" tab at the bottom of the page)
Mouse shapes
Three mice make a variety of things out of different shapes as they hide from a scary cat.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM Everybody can reply
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Booklist Publications
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It's #BannedBooksWeek. @ala-booklist.bsky.social & @oif.bsky.social have a free workshop on Thur. 10/9 full of resources to help combat book challenges. Registration is free: bit.ly/3KlmknK

Stay tuned for our book panel feat. @jarrettdapier.bsky.social, @kellyyang.bsky.social, & Ashley Hope Pérez!
Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and OIF workshop: READ ON: TOOLS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO BOOK CHALLENGES happening Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET.
October 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM Everybody can reply
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Joanne - Portobello Book Blog
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Top Ten Tuesday - 07/10/25 - Satisfying Book Series - #BookList #TopTenTuesday #BookSky #TuesdayBookBlog #FavouritesSeries #SecretLibraryBookBlog secretlibrarybookblog.com/2025/10/07/t... via @nickimags.bsky.social
Top Ten Tuesday – 07/10/25 – Satisfying Book Series – #BookList #TopTenTuesday #BookSky #TuesdayBookBlog #FavouritesSeries #SecretLibraryBookBlog
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to…
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October 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM Everybody can reply
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Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
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Top Ten Tuesday – 07/10/25 – Satisfying Book Series – #BookList #TopTenTuesday #BookSky #TuesdayBookBlog #FavouritesSeries #SecretLibraryBookBlog
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to…
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October 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM Everybody can reply
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Eden Royce
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My debut novel ROOT MAGIC is a great intro for both kids & adults to Hoodoo and Gullah Geechee culture, full of historical events, folklore, & rootwork.

If you're looking for a book about making a way when there’s no way, I hope you'll get a copy!

www.harpercollins.com/products/roo...

#booksky 📚
The cover of ROOT MAGIC on a light and dark green background, strewn with foliage. Young Black twins (boy and girl) stand back to back in the middle of a marsh of blue, yellow and green mist lined with trees and reeds. She is holding a book, and her doll is peeking out of the pocket of her blue dress. He is wearing dark blue overalls and holding a bottle of magic potion and had a mojo bag around his neck. Text reads: "A must-read, sure to leave readers wishing for more after the final page." -Booklist (starred review) Root Magic A Walter Award Honor Book Eden Royce "Black Girl Magic has never been more powerful" - Ronald L. Smith, author of Hoodoo
October 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM Everybody can reply
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madam33.bsky.social
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A different spin on a holiday romance. #books #booklist #booklight #booksky
October 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM Everybody can reply
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Undertow Publications 🇨🇦
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It's October! Hurrah!

I've specially curated 5 of our spookier titles, and discounted the eBooks to just $2. Grab a couple, or all 5 for $10. It's your choice.

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5 book covers: Shadows & Tall Trees, Vol. 8 (Michael Kelly, ed.) - Finalist for the World Fantasy; Shirley Jackson; and British Fantasy Awards. Reprints in 2 'Best Ofs'. Featuring Kay Chronister, Krisit DeMeester; Brian Evenson, M. Rickert, and more. Aickman's Heirs (Simon Strantzas, ed.) - Winner of the Shirley Jackson Award. Finalist for the World Fantasy, and British Fantasy Awards. Reprints in 5 'Best Ofs'. Featuring Nadia Bulkin, Brian Evenson, John Langan, Lynda E. Rucker, and more. The Ghost Sequences, by A.C. Wise - Finalist for the World Fantasy; Locus; Bram Stoker; and British Fantasy Awards. To Drown in Dark Water, by Steve Toase - Reprints in 2 'Best Ofs'. Praise from Booklist, and Rue Morgue. I Would Haunt You if I Could, by Seán Padraic Birnie - Reprints in 2 'Best Ofs'. Praise from The Toronto Star, and Library Journal.
October 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM Everybody can reply
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Tenebrous Press
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Congrats to M.Shaw, a Wonderland Award Nominee for **the 2nd time**

ALL YOUR FRIENDS ARE HERE is up for Best Collection this year!

Previously they WON the Wonderland for perennial Tenebrous favorite, ONE HAND TO HOLD, ONE HAND TO CARVE.

Hails, BizarroCon🖤☠️

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Cover art by Echo Echo, featuring numerous weird artifacts sprinkled through some very surreal woods; and blurbs from Booklist, LIbrary Journal and Publishers Weekly
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