Your Weekly Book Buzz
Here’s your weekly need-to-know for books, reading, libraries, and everything in between.
📚 Release Announcements
Emily Henry Has a New Romance Coming in 2027
The author revealed the title, Modern Classic, and its April 2027 release date on Sept. 22.
Jason Reynolds Has a New Book on the Way
The Lamplighter’s Son will be a collection of interconnected stories set across decades
Educated Author Tara Westover to Publish New Memoir
Nearly a decade after the publication of her bestselling memoir Educated, the author is returning to the page with another autobiographical story.Reads to Hold You Over:
🎬 Page to Screen
The Love Hypothesis Changed a Major Twist for the Screen
Ali Hazelwood fans may notice a major change from the book in the new adaptation which released on Prime Video 9/23.
First Look at the 'East of Eden' Adaptation
Adapting a classic is never a simple task. Go behind the scenes of Steinbeck's Cain and Abel-inspired 1952 novel being adapted for screen.
Watching Lanterns? Read the Comics Behind the Green
HBO’s Lanterns is bringing Hal Jordan and John Stewart to the screen, but their stories go way back.
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Find Out if the Book is Better:
Green Lantern
by Matthew K. Manning
⭐ In the Spotlight
Laufey Is the Face of Library Card Sign-Up Month
The singer-songwriter is encouraging readers to grab a library card and make the most of their local library this September.
Tyler Childers’ Latest Book Club Pick
The Hickman Holler Reading Club is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Plus, see more reads to add to your TBR!
Jenna Says September’s Pick Is Her Favorite Yet
Explore the Read With Jenna collection on Libby to catch up on past picks and find your next read.
Star-Studded Recs for Your TBR:
📱 BookTok Told Me
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Titles on your FYP:
🏛️ Library News
Still Need a Library Card? There’s Still Time
September's Library Card Sign-Up Month may be wrapping up, but it’s never too late to sign up and discover everything your library card can unlock. See our love letter to libraries that has us celebrating every month of the year.
The Lucas Museum Opened Its Doors
The new Los Angeles museum is celebrating its opening with a library featuring books, comics, and other resources for exploring the worlds of art, storytelling, and cinema.
The Hello Kitty Library Card Broke the Internet
LA County Library’s Sanrio collaboration sent fans lining up around the block.
❤️ From Libby
One Library Card, More Possibilities
A new Libby update makes it easier to discover partner libraries and find titles across their collections when your library participates in a lending partnership.
10 Libby Hacks Our Team Swears By
From finding audiobooks by length to tagging your TBR and sharing books with friends, these staff favorites can make Libby even better.
Did You Know You Can Read Magazines on Libby?
Your library card can unlock thousands of digital magazines with no subscription fees, wait times, or checkout-limit worries.
And that’s the buzz!
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We’ll be back next week with the latest news, trends, releases, and everything readers need to know.
Published Sep 24, 2026
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