Booklists

Essential titles reviewed in our December 2021 print issue, spanning graphic novels, mystery and suspense, SF/fantasy, social sciences, reference, and more.

Essential titles reviewed in our November 2021 print issue, spanning mystery and suspense, SF/fantasy, social sciences, reference, audiobooks, and more.

Jeremy Dauber's book sets itself apart, and comics enthusiasts will be enthralled. Douglas Wolk's analysis of Marvel Comics is both a useful introduction and reference guide.

This edition of LJ’s thrice-yearly list of top debut novels focuses on the winter season, including a few late 2021 titles and stretching to March 2022. They are all promising titles, with eight especially intriguing offerings highlighted. 

Essential titles reviewed in our October 2021 print issue, spanning mystery and suspense, SF/fantasy, social sciences, reference, audiobooks, and more.

Librarians are often asked to help patrons with genealogy research; these print titles and online resources will be valuable, whether librarians are experienced with the topic or relative newcomers.

With The Book of Magic, Alice Hoffman's sequel to Practical Magic, coming out in October, now is the perfect time to round up some witchy fiction to get readers in the Halloween mood. Read on for both adult fiction and young adult works with crossover appeal.

The personal finance books most in-demand with readers discuss paying for college, retirement and Social Security, handling money during a crisis, and more.

Books and databases to help those seeking a career change.