10+ magical reads inspired by the new season of TNT's The Librarians: The Next Chapter premiering Aug. 2
If you haven’t heard by now, we kind of love librarians around here. That’s why we’re excited to celebrate the upcoming second season of The Librarians: The Next Chapter from TNT premiering on Sunday August 2 9/8c! For those who haven’t seen it yet, the spinoff of the original TV and film franchise follows Vikram Chamberlain, a time-traveling librarian who accidentally releases magic into the modern world. To fix the chaos, he teams up with a group of unlikely heroes to track down supernatural artifacts and restore balance.
And what do we love just as much as librarians? Books! So, naturally, we've rounded up a collection of read-alikes on Libby that capture the same sense of page-turning intrigue that makes the series so much fun to watch. So whether you're counting down the days until the new season arrives or you're simply in the mood for some magic and mystery, these picks are ready to transport you to the extraordinary.
The Astral Library
by Kate Quinn
Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.
The Midnight Library
by Matt Haig
The dazzling reader-favorite about the choices that go into a life well lived.
The Everlasting
by Alix E. Harrow
A moving and genre-defying quest about the lady-knight whose legend built a nation, and the cowardly historian sent back through time to make sure she plays her part... even if it breaks his heart.
The Spellshop
by Sarah Beth Durst
A lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love.
Babel
by R. F. Kuang
An unforgettable work of dark academia that grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British empire.
The Bewitching
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Three women in three different eras encounter danger and witchcraft in this eerie multigenerational horror saga.
The Starless Sea
by Erin Morgenstern
A timeless love story set in a secret underground world—a place of pirates, painters, lovers, liars, and ships that sail upon a starless sea.
The Amalfi Curse
by Sarah Penner
Powerful witchcraft. A hunt for sunken treasure. Forbidden love on the high seas. Beware the Amalfi Curse...
The Book of Doors
by Gareth Brown
A debut novel full of magic, adventure, and romance, The Book of Doors opens up a thrilling world of urban fantasy that mixes the wonder of the unknown with just a tinge of darkness.
Legendborn
by Tracy Deonn
Filled with mystery and an intriguingly rich magic system, Tracy Deonn's YA contemporary fantasy reinvents the King Arthur legend.
And that's just the beginning. Be sure to check your library's Libby homepage to browse even more titles in the magical collection.
Attend a special advance screening (for LA and NYC areas)
Fans in select cities can celebrate the new season with special advance screenings of The Librarians: The Next Chapter.
Los Angeles:
🗓️ Monday, July 27 at 6:30pm Pacific Time
📍 Hammer Museum
EVENT FULL! (Join the waitlist)
Brooklyn:
🗓️ Thursday, July 30 at 5:30pm Eastern Time
📍 Brooklyn Heights Branch (Brooklyn Heights Library 286 Cadman Plaza W, Brooklyn, NY 11201)
EVENT FULL
These events offer an exciting opportunity to experience the series before the Season 2 premiere on TNT and to connect with the cast, creator, and fellow fans.
New to The Librarians?
Now is the perfect time to jump in. Season 1 of The Librarians: The Next Chapter is available to stream on Kanopy through participating libraries, and new episodes from Season 2 will arrive on Kanopy the day after they air on TNT. After you've watched, don't forget to head back to Libby for more literary escapes!
Published Jul 17, 2026
Annie Suhy
Annie Suhy is a writer for Libby Life. When she’s not working, practicing yoga, or petting cats, she’s doing paint-by-numbers and buying more plants. An avid poetry fan, her favorite collection is The Splinter Factory by Jeffrey McDaniel. She is an Aries.