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 Editor

Adult Nonfiction

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

Spotlight on Sports

Soccer

Top 10 Sports Books

Adult Fiction

Spanish Sure Bets for Adults • Summer 2026

High-Demand Read-alikes • Tales of Secrets and Survival in the American West

Spotlight on Graphic Novels

Fascinating Nonfiction

VIZ CORE • 40 YEARS of LEGENDS, HEART, and ADVENTURES

Top 10 Manga for Adults and Older Teens

Top 10 Manga for Children & Teens

Youth Nonfiction

SERIES NONFICTION SHOWCASE

Playing for Change • Activist Athletes

Steed Reads

Top 10 Sports Books for Youth

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

Youth Fiction

Focus on Spanish

Audio

Podcast Connection

Voice of Choice • Saskia Maarleveld

Now Hear This • Saskia Maarleveld

New Graphic Novels on Audio

Booklist Backlist • It Happened in Brooklyn