Booklist

Booklist is the American Library Association’s nationally distributed book and media review publication. Since 1905, Booklist has been proud to publish thousands of book and audiobook reviews each year, helping library and education workers decide what to buy and how to guide patrons and students of all ages in choosing what to read, view, or listen to.

Booklist

Letter from the Publisher/George Kendall • June 1 & 15, 2025 Volume 121, Issue 19/20

Adult Nonfiction

High-Demand Hot List • Look for reviews of these high-demand titles in forthcoming issues of Booklist.

The Booklist Carnegie Medal Interview Kevin Fadarko

Focus on Science & Technology

Adult Fiction

The Booklist Carnegie Medal Interview Percival Everett

Self-Published Books Showcase

Spotlight on SF/Fantasy & Horror

Fantasy Anti-Heroes

Talking With Becky Siegel Spratford

Top 10 SF/Fantasy & Horror

Top 10 SF/Fantasy & Horror Debuts

Graphic Novels

Spotlight on SF/Fantasy & Horror

Middle-Grade Space Adventures

MANGA ESSENTIALS • Frequently Requested Horror

Youth Nonfiction

Carte Blanche • A Tribute to a True Original

SERIES NONFICTION SHOWCASE

Youth Fiction

Read-alikes • The 2025 Printz Winners

Focus on First Day of School

Spotlight on SF/Fantasy & Horror

Top 10 SF/Fantasy Books for Youth

Book Map: Enchanted Forests

Magic in Nature

Epic Fantasy Picture Books

Spotlight on Audio

The Booklist Odyssey Interview, Young Adults • Abagail Marks for HarperAudio

The Booklist Odyssey Interview, Youth • Andy Jones for Dreamscape

Classics Corner • Classics Corner highlights new recordings of classic titles.

Spotlight on SF/Fantasy & Horror

Top 10 SF/Fantasy & Horror Novels on Audio

Booklist Backlist • Indigenous Horror