Gillian Seely

Audiobooks have enjoyed major gains in popularity in recent years, as the public has grown increasingly aware of the convenience and pleasure of consuming audio-based content. According to the Audio Publishers Association, U.S. audiobook sales rose 16 percent from 2018 to 2019, continuing an eight-year trend of double-digit growth.

Home to 53 million Spanish speakers, the United States constitutes the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world, after Mexico. For Hispanic communities here, libraries hold a place of primacy, offering everything from voting and tax information to language courses and, of course, books. But what books resonate with Spanish readers? 

From the dietician to the foodie to the historian, most people have something to say about food. That diversity of thought is reflected in the forthcoming titles of 2019 and 2020.

Today’s travel writers are prioritizing new ways of looking at old favorite stomping grounds, as well as fringe destinations, and enabling travelers to engage with culture in more powerful, responsible and immersive ways. This year’s titles give a clear window into the mindset of people of all ages, who seek to change their travel footprint and bring home more meaningful and rich memories.

Military history has typically enjoyed a devoted following among a relatively small niche of history buffs and academics. But recent years have brought a surge of interest in the topic among the wider population, spanning all ages and stages of life.