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In coming months, cozy mysteries will make room for millennial and Gen Z sleuths; travel on pause drives reader desire for far-off settings; and readers can revisit familiar favorites in new titles and formats.

Essential titles reviewed in our March 2021 print issue, spanning mystery & suspense, sf/fantasy, romance, fiction, self-help, social sciences, science and technology, and more.

Trent Preszler uncovers family heirlooms in Little and Often. Paris Without Her by Gregory Curtis explores the depths of grief. Lorenzo Carcaterra's Three Dreamers is a reflective story of family.

Take pleasure in the joy of making something nourishing and the comfort of convivial authorial company with these go-to cookbooks from the likes of Ina Garten and Edna Lewis.

Build dimensional and complete collections with these essential titles that recognize African American history as intertwined with U.S. history and provide intersectional context to lived experiences.

The books most in-demand by parenting readers are about anxiety, social media, toxic masculinity, and multiracial identity.

Complementing LJ’s “Books and Authors To Know: Titles To Watch 2021,” which focuses on fiction and nonfiction, the nearly 100 key poetry titles featured here represent some of the most important and dynamic writing being done today. 

Librarians and LJ editors suggest the spring books collection development and readers’ advisory librarians will want to know, read, share, and buy.

Essential titles reviewed in our February 2021 print issue, spanning mystery & suspense, sf/fantasy, romance, graphic novels, parenting, fiction, social sciences, and more.

Beware the charming, social-climbing sociopath! These murderous Machiavellians are a gift to suspense fiction, as they stop at nothing in their ruthless pursuit of success.

Build collections and help patrons with these key titles for mourning as a family and starting difficult conversations around death.

Winter Reads: Six big titles that will light up the darkest days of the year from Olga Grushin, Jane Smiley, and more.

Essential titles and great reads in our January 2021 print issue, spanning mystery & suspense, sf/fantasy, horror, romance, audiobooks, nonfiction, and more. 

Emily Levesque discusses her path to astronomy. Jo Marchant considers our stars and skies. Sarah Stewart Johnson explores the history of Mars.

The following curated list of memoirs and documentaries should appeal to budding cooks and culinary experts, as well as armchair travelers and globetrotters.

Issac J. Bailey writes a powerful call to action. Kimberly Drew & Jenna Wortham compile writing and artwork around Black lives. Kenya Hunt tells how Black women survive and thrive.

Ijeoma Oluo's words will resonate with all ready to look inward and enact change. Connor Towne O'Neill writes a powerful meditation on collective memory. Ty Seidule shows how history informs our present.

It's hard to keep up with the books published about President Donald Trump and his administration. Here are a few titles published in the past two years to help readers understand the controversies and events that impacted the Trump Administration.

These offerings describe living with chronic illnesses that receive less attention and funding, as a starting point to heighten understanding.

Fiction in translation featuring pianists, autofiction, and war from award winners and debuters.

David Polfeldt, of Massive Entertainment, offers insight on working in the video game industry. Sid Meier tells the story of creating the influential gaming series, Civilization.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of books on the subject has been increasing exponentially. This introductory list, which will be updated regularly, is meant to help collection development librarians get started on determining which books work best for their collections.

Help your readers navigate the scariest season with a few recent under-the-radar titles that are sure to be crowd pleasers.

Gabler explores the life and legacy of Ted Kennedy. Logevall writes a masterful first volume on the lasting influence of John F. Kennedy.

In light of current events, patrons may be looking for answers to the question: "How did we get here?" We round up books that offer insight into American politics, from the founding of the country to the present day.

Jones writes an insightful book that shines light on Black suffragists underexplored in history. Cahill shows how women of color needed to continue to fight even after 1920 to earn the right to vote.

An icon for generations of women who fought for equality, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was known for her fiery dissents and thoughtful opinions. The following are recent books and media sources about this remarkable jurist, to recommend to readers of all ages looking to learn about or revisit her legacy

A persuasive argument for taking Parton seriously as an artist; a thoughtful musing on the significance of Parton’s work and success, and those she inspires

Author Ricky Riccardi spoke with LJ about his work at Louis Armstrong House Museum and why Armstrong’s music and life still resonate all these years later.

A continuing look at key works by authors both veteran and new.

Jane Fonda writes an urgent call for environmental action and the Dalai Lama shares a climate appeal to the world. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson gather feminist voices in the climate movement.

Erin Jeanne McDowell presents a thorough guide to all aspects of pie while Kate McDermott features original takes on classics. Meanwhile, Ken Haedrich offers a mix of classic and contemporary treats, and Lauren Ko debuts with a fun collection of pies as works of art.

These 32 recommended cooking titles offer tasty options for vegetarians, vegans, flexitarians, and anyone who wants to reduce their meat consumption or just loves good food.

An enlightening and concise overview of the life and times of irony and sarcasm, an analysis of how state and non-state actors leverage digital rhetoric as a twenty-first-century weapon of war, and an examination of the evolution of emoji top the list of best-selling language books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Not always easy reading given Bedient’s fierce bent but wholly accessible and bracing; the images rushing down these pages in tightly paced cadence take readers on a haunting journey; dense and intense, energized and anguished, this strong first outing has storytelling appeal; this work will attract a broad cross-section of readers, whether their concerns are politics, parenting, or poetics

Giffels writes an exploration of Ohio with care and sensitivity, while Shuler gives people the opportunity to speak up and be heard.

Jacques Pépin offers easy everyday meals, Alex Guarnaschelli re-creates classic dishes, and John Birdsall explores the life of James Beard.

Readers who appreciate the community life in a tourist destination town or the appeal of a story with a craft beer background will enjoy this latest cozy; Byron’s readers and fans of Jenn McKinlay’s humorous mysteries will appreciate this latest story that incorporates family and food

Discover new authors and revisit old favorites with the following list of books and websites for Christian fiction readers who are looking for something fresh and different. 

Since LJ’s last debut novels coverage, COVID-19 has upended business as usual, with publishers scrambling to get books out and review sources scrambling to cover them. Titles here range through January 2021, but there are a few not-to-be-missed early summer titles as well.

A comprehensive guide to carbon inside Earth, an entry point to the growing journal literature on green oxidation in organic synthesis, and a useful tool for synthetic chemists top the list of best-selling chemistry books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Outdoor grilling is one of the most popular summer activities, and as COVID-19 continues keep many people at home and shifts what socializing does occur outside, patrons may be looking for additional resources.

Summer 2020 arrives with the promise of hot days and even hotter reads, making it a perfect time to check out these essential titles compiled by the American Library Association (ALA) RUSA CODES Reading List Council Members. With recommendations across eight recognized genres, from new releases to tried-and-true favorites, there's something here for every reader. 

A unique exploration of the life and work of Rudyard Kipling, an ambitious rethinking of H.G. Wells as both writer and thinker, and an earnest survey of how and why feminism has or has not been presented on the stage top the list of best-selling literary criticism books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

A riveting insider's look at the race to find a cure for antibiotic-resistant infections; the fascinating story of the search for cancer viruses in the US; and an insight into contemporary, robust methodologies for studies into the pathogenicity and virulence of human and animal bacterial pathogens top the list of best-selling microbiology books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

In this extraordinary time, with people shuttered in their homes instead of traveling, books can serve as windows into regions and cultures we can’t visit physically. That’s exactly what a new wave of cookbooks accomplishes, as publishers are looking to create works that are more than just collections of recipes.

Bonoir synthesizes psychological concepts into understandable suggestions; Craddock’s advice will help readers to prepare for the unexpected; beneficial for readers who find the concept of ikigai intriguing; a valuable tool for reflection that can be used by readers from all walks of life; a handy, feel-good volume of tips and advice for contented living

Some readers are spending their time in lockdown reading formidable classics. Yet for anyone not quite ready to dig into Ulysses, the works of Jane Austen are always a good idea.

#BlackLivesMatter—and Black voices matter, too. Here is a necessarily selective list of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry from Black authors appearing in 2020. 

The last untold tale from the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, a treasure trove of cartographic delights, and collection of new insights about the relationships between networks and maps top the list of best-selling geography books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

If the cocktail aficionado can't go to the fancy bar, then the fancy bar must come to the aficionado. Here is a collection of books that will help thirsty readers mix up some libations in their own spaces. All titles are available digitally.

These 39 titles include events that mirror our own times, and perhaps provide some warnings.

A vibrant and inspiring introduction to feminist music history, an exploration of the Bauhaus school and its legacy, and a thoughtful account of how art and history inform each other top the list of best-selling music and art books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

“One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an anti-racist. There is no in-between safe space of 'not racist.'” ― Ibram X. Kendi, How to Be an Antiracist

The following 11 titles, a mix of history, social science, and memoir, offer facts and reflections on systemic racial injustice as well as ways to channel feeling into action.

The Government Publishing Office (GPO) recently advanced an initiative to modernize the formatting of house committee reports and other documents to make them not only more readable on paper, but more accessible in online formats and through a variety of electronic devices. Now government documents will be available on the Digital Public Library of America's (DPLA) Open Bookshelf platform. This year's selected notable government documents cover topics ranging from artificial intelligence to Alaska's gold stampede, and from family separation at the border to healthy bees to Brexit.

This year's selections of notable Federal government documents, from Artificial Intelligence to the Grand Canyon, Fun with Fruits and Vegetables to the Articles of Impeachment.

This year's selections of notable state and local government documents, from Colorado wildlife to Oregon sea urchins, North Dakota blizzards to North Carolina DWI offenders.

This year's selections of notable international government documents, from the Address by His Majesty the Emperor Akhito to smallpox eradication, the 75th Anniversary of D-Day to planning for a no-deal Brexit.

Science fiction and fantasy can often tell us a lot about our present as well as where we’re going. For some readers they can be perfect for a bit of escapism, while others can find it helpful to look to the future and see a way forward for humanity. The following titles are chosen for a variety of quarantine mind-sets; all selections are available as ebooks or electronic download.

True crime is more popular than ever; fans of Tiger King or Making a Murderer looking to escape the stress of self-isolating will appreciate this list of lesser-known selections.

The remarkable story of the trailblazers and the ordinary Americans on the front lines of the epic mission to reach the moon, a lively and innovative collection exploring the diverse conditions that shape how—and whether—scientific knowledge travels across borders, and a history of the space program through the eyes of its engineers and scientists top the list of best-selling History of Science books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

With Covid-19-related quarantines and closures, many people may be taking on the role of caregiving. These resources will help with navigating the difficult terrain of juggling many simultaneous responsibilities, and offer wisdom and encouragement.

An astonishing behind-the-scenes chronicle of the New York Times’s bombshell Harvey Weinstein exposé; an important, thoughtful, and thorough examination of criminal justice in America; and the first part of a sweeping two-volume history of the devastation brought to bear on Native American nations by U.S. expansion top the list of best-selling politics and law books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Balanced craft collections should include materials that meet the needs of a variety of crafters. It is essential to weed craft collections regularly, as styles change, rendering older books unappealing. References should be updated as new editions are released.

A bevy of new books, including an illuminating biography of the Speaker of the House, an investigation into the Paradise fires in California, and several breezy summer reads, come out this week.

A head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body; a critical insight into the scientific, ethical, and political implications of human genome editing; and an in-depth, wide-ranging, first-hand narrative on the world's tropical rainforests top the list of best-selling biology books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Libraries should be actively cultivating Spanish-language collections. The following tips and books will help librarians get started.

Whether you’re curious about what makes your cat tick or interested in adopting a cat of your own, our list of books, comics, and DVDs has you covered—all available digitally.

Essential titles reviewed in our May 2020 print issue, spanning mystery & suspense, sf/fantasy, romance, self-help, parenting, fiction, social sciences, and more.

It’s been widely reported that insomnia, bad dreams, and other sleep difficulties have grown during the coronavirus pandemic among kids and adults alike. The titles below, all available electronically, will help readers understand the reasons for insomnia and offer practical solutions for addressing sleep disturbances.

The dramatic story of the Silicon Valley startup at the center of one of the great venture capital power struggles of our time; an in-depth, evidence-based examination of how unchecked corporate power harms workers, consumers, and the economy; and the fascinating untold history of digital cash and its creators top the list of best-selling business and economics books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Unshackled from its humble five-cent ­origins, the comic book has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon, inspiring innovative content across multiple media steeped in both decades-old properties and freshly conceived concepts.

With gyms and fitness studios across the United States closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a lot of resources to help keep active during this time of social distancing.

During this pandemic, people are experiencing grief and loss while isolated from their communities of support. Books can be a comfort for those experiencing loss or looking for guidance.

Whether you're a 4/20 reveler or simply a reader wishing to delve into a mind-expanding book, here are a few trippy reading suggestions to light up your cerebellum.

With cannabis legalization increasingly gaining ground among the states for recreational as well as medicinal use, libraries, especially in states where it's legal, may find 4/20 stimulates interest in related titles and subjects.

An exploration of how energy has transformed societies of the past; a vivid and enthralling chronicle of one of the most thrilling, hopeful, and turbulent eras in the nation’s history; and a rich and wide-ranging volume on automatic processes top the list of best-selling engineering and technology books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

If you're looking to stock your library with romance, mystery, or adventure, these novels all feature main characters that are either explicitly or implicitly on the autism spectrum.

Many people stuck inside all day have dived back into favorite TV se­ries to pass the time. Between binge-watches, learn more about your favorite shows from these can’t-miss reads.

An exposé on the shocking root cause of gender inequality and research, an intimate investigation of the true scope of domestic violence, and a powerful examination of our interactions with strangers (and why they often go wrong) top the list of best-selling social sciences books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Breadmaking has become popular during quarantine; as bread becomes harder to find on grocery store shelves, more people are making their own. These resources will help both new and experienced bakers get started.

Check out the newest authors to debut this spring across a variety of genres, including literary fiction, poetry, cooking, fantasy, social sciences, romance, memoir, and more.

As more people are cooking at home, we highlight several books to help readers make the most of the available foods in their pantries and stock the freezer with convenient, comforting meals. 

On topics from aging gracefully to finding happiness, these titles are most in demand by libraries and bookstores nationwide.

A detailed analysis of past environmental changes in the Nile Basin, the story of David A. Johnston's journey from a nature-loving Boy Scout to a United States Geological Survey (USGS) volcanologist, and a comprehensive overview of the hydromagmatic model for the origin of various features of layered intrusions top the list of best-selling geology books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Many people share the mandate to maintain social distancing during the current viral pandemic. Gardening indoors and container gardening can be a way to use the resulting alone-time productively, and may partially compensate for the loss of outdoor experiences.

Essential titles reviewed in our April 2020 print issue, spanning mystery & suspense, sf/fantasy, horror, romance, graphic novels, nonfiction, and reference.

Away from beach-ready summer and holiday-focused fall, debut novels tend to flourish in the early months of the year, and this year is no exception.

An exploration of Brazil’s status as an emerging global capitalist giant and its unique contributions and challenges in the social arena, a definitive analysis of the most successful tribute system in the Americas as applied to Afromexicans, and a new study of 1950s Latina activist Dolores Huerta top the list of best-selling Latin American studies books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Clear the roster for this year’s crop of mysteries, thrillers, cozies, and suspense.

The demand for boredom-busting indoor activities is at an all-time high. With many libraries closing their doors to protect their constituents from COVID-19, the need for titles that can be downloaded is equally robust. Thankfully, a number of publishers are offering crafting ebooks, from beginner’s guides to project ideas for seasoned crafters, to help readers keep busy during social distancing. Here are a selection of the most accessible and entertaining crafting titles available digitally to recommend to patrons looking for productive at-home hobbies.

With multiple workplaces closing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many employees must work remotely. The following titles will help them master a new set of skills.

A fascinating examination of the past and present of women's healthcare, a century-spanning history of the evolution of our culture and the practice of medicine, and an analysis of how middle-class Black women navigate the complexities of dealing with doctors top the list of best-selling medicine books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

A stirring new look at the American Revolution, an accessible history of Indigenous resistance to government and corporate incursions on tribal lands, and a sweeping tale of international migration top the list of best-selling U.S. history books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Get ready for National Poetry Month with these highly recommended titles. 

Helpful advice for reaching any goal, from losing weight to saving for retirement.

A thoughtful look at the morality and politics of code, an introduction to computational thinking, and a comprehensive overview of developments in virtual reality top the list of best-selling computer science books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

A masterful history of the encounters between Greece and India; a fresh appraisal of the Cold War; and a revelatory account of an overlooked part of Chinese history top the list of best-selling Asian History books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

A unique, comprehensive overview of fractional calculus and its applications, a synergized analysis of mathematics education and psychology, and an unprecedented perspective on the possibility of solving the quadrature of the circle top the list of best-selling mathematics books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Seizing on the prompt of Valentine’s Day, we're taking a much-needed moment to celebrate what the romance genre does best—offer stories readers adore.