It's LibraryReads day and that means four things here on RA for All
- I post the list and tag it “Library Reads” so that you can easily pull up every single list with one click.
- I can remind you that even though the newest list is always fun to see, it is the older lists where you can find AWESOME, sure bet suggestions for patrons that will be on your shelf to actually hand to them right now. The best thing about LibraryReads is the compound interest it is earning. We now have hundreds and hundreds of titles worth suggesting right at our fingertips through this archive OR the sortable master list allowing you to mix and match however you want.
- You have no excuse not to hand sell any LibraryReads titles because there is a book talk right there in the list in the form of the annotation one of your colleagues wrote for you. All you have to say to your patron is, “such and such library worker in blank state thought this was a great read,” and then you read what he or she said.
- Every upcoming book now has at least 1 readalike that is available to hand out RIGHT NOW. Book talk the upcoming book, place a hold for it, and then hand out that readalike title for while they wait. If they need more titles before their hold comes in, use the readalike title to identify more readalike titles. And then keep repeating. Seriously, it is that easy to have happy, satisfied readers.
And finally, here is LibraryReads' extremely helpful Resources page.
Now let's get to the October 2026 list....
Anderson, Meg
The Memory of Borrowed Books
Sourcebooks Landmark
10/6/2026
An ode to how much libraries mean to those who need them. Hometown librarian Claire’s beloved library is in danger, as the board has deemed it irrelevant, and developers are waving money around. Anxious about the library's fate, Claire discovers a door that leads her to books containing patrons’ forgotten memories. As she pieces together a mystery of a broken friendship, she will also rediscover her own memories that the library has kept safe. With a whimsical yet compassionate storyline, this will appeal to library lovers as well as readers of deeply emotional stories.
--Kimberly McGee, Lake Travis Community Library, Austin, TX
in, TX
NoveList read-alike: T he Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
Armstrong, Kelley
Dive Bar at the End of the Road
St. Martin's Press
10/6/2026
After an unavoidable accident, five strangers gather in a nearby bar to nurse their injuries and wait out the storm until morning. Soon they realize that the bar and surrounding woods are not as they seem, and they must work together to survive. An edge-of-your-seat horror by a beloved multi-genre author, this is a supernatural story not to be missed.
--Bree Dumont, Cleveland County Library System, OH
NoveList read-alike: The Midnight Knock by John Fram
Dawson, Delilah S.
Monstera
Titan Books
10/13/2026
When Lucy, a somewhat naïve young woman, moves into her dream apartment in Savannah, she is excited to be away from the iron rule of her grandfather and start a new life. What she does not expect is to become intrigued by her weightlifting, plant-loving neighbor, Saskia, a woman with a secret. Part horror, part romance, all intrigue, this is a sweet and sinister read.
--Terri Smith, Cornelia Library, GA
NoveList read-alike: On Sundays She Picked Flowers by Yah Yah Scholfield
Garmus, Bonnie
Peck & Peck: A Novel
Scribner
10/13/2026
Landing a job at a prestigious poetry quarterly seems like a dream come true for Batter Gray, a recent graduate with an ear for poetry, until he becomes privy to the secrets of the Peck brothers and their editors. A gorgeous, empathetic novel following a character seeking his place in the world.
--Jennifer Winberry, Hunterdon County Library, NJ
NoveList read-alike: Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer
Gayle, Amanda
Once, Again, Always
Avon
10/6/2026
Molly's having a bad day. She wakes up in the hospital and discovers she's forgotten six years of her life. And she's married to her high school nemesis. Molly is horrified, but her friends convince her to try. The couple grows closer again, but Molly may never regain her memory. Can they build a new life?
--Maddelyn Vanicell, Chicago Public Library, IL
NoveList read-alike: Thank You f or Remembering by Emily Harding
Kleypas, Lisa
Queen of Lombard Street
Avon
10/20/2026
With the help of a powerful British banker, Rena is determined to build a women-only bank where women can have control of their money. A novel, interesting plot make it worth a read, but it’s the nuanced and intriguing characters, based on real-life women, who really help this book shine. You will want to do more reading about these historic figures.
--Judy G Sebastian, Eastham Public Library, MA
NoveList read-alike: The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
Maclean, Will
Solace House
Grove Atlantic
10/13/2026
A group of university students spending a summer fixing up an abandoned asylum are tasked with cleaning up an imposing house nearby. After they find the journals of the eccentric and reclusive previous owner, odd things begin to happen. An intricate story that reflects the concept of time existing all at once.
--Grace Kranz, Blue Earth County Library, MN
NoveList read-alike: Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie
Niffenegger, Audrey
Life Out of Order
Hanover Square Press
10/6/2026
Alba’s life is definitely out of order as she journeys into the future. She is the daughter of Henry of The Time Traveler’s Wife fame, but this book does not rely on your reading of the previous book.The time traveling premise has the same internal logic as before and will send your mind spinning . Pro tip: Keep an eye on the dates and ages!
--Clare Etheridge, Brentwood Public Library, PA
NoveList read-alike: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Robinson, Rioghnach
Bad Words
St. Martin's Press
10/6/2026
A feud between an author and the literary critic who wrote devastating pans of his novels goes viral, but their animosity and banter starts to take on a flirtatious tone. This bookish tale takes a nuanced look at criticism, online culture, and intention versus impact, all grounded in rich, real emotions. A swoony, enemies-to-lovers slow-burn romance set amid a snowy NYC.
--Jenna Friebel, Oak Park Public Library, IL
NoveList read-alike: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Schoenbrun, Jane
Public Access Afterworld: A Novel
Hogarth
10/27/2026
A relentlessly strange but totally compelling journey into "Public Access Afterworld," the source of peculiar TV broadcasts that foster dangerous obsessions in all who see them. Readers who like their horror with a SF twist will devour this one.
--Mara Bandy Fass, Champaign Public Library, IL
NoveList read-alike: Mister Magic by Kiersten White
Iijima, Brenda
Shelter is Necessary for Existence: A Novel
Two Dollar Radio
10/27/2026
Black, Riley
Tyrant Lizard Queen: The Love, Life, and Terror of Earth’s Greatest Carnivore
St. Martin's Press
10/27/2026
The LibraryReads Hall of Fame designation honors authors who have had multiple titles appear on the monthly LibraryReads list since 2013. When their third title places on the list via library staff votes, the author moves into the Hall of Fame. Click here to see the Hall of Fame authors organized in alpha order. Please note, the current year's Hall of Fame lists are pulle
Travis Baldree, Samuel Sattin (Adapted by), Shanti Rittgers (Illustrated by), Sarah Webb (Illustrated by)
Legends & Lattes: The Graphic Novel
9781984862310
Ten Speed Graphic
Carter, Ally
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder
Avon
10/13/2026
Chambers, Becky
As You Wake, Break the Shell
Harper Voyager
10/13/2026
Bailey, Tessa
Broken Rival
Avon
10/6/2026
Jones, Stephen Graham
Off the Reservation
S&S/Saga Press
10/13/2026
Kingsolver, Barbara
Partita
Harper
10/6/2026
Schwab, V. E.
Victorious
Tor Publishing Group
10/6/2026
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