LJ Reviews+ | Sept. 2025 Prepub Alert: The Complete List

Book Pulse

By Kate Merlene and Sarah Wolberg

SPONSORED BY LIBRARIA

Libraries Are Experiencing Delays in Order Fulfillment. But There’s a Better Option

Public libraries that are experiencing long wait times to get new books delivered from their book suppliers are often hesitant to look for other fulfillment options, because the technical services onboarding process for new vendors can be complex and unwieldy. But that isn’t always the case.

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Great Reads | May Starred Reviews

By LJ Reviews
Outstanding reads and great picks across a wide range of fiction genres, audio, and nonfiction. Build TBR lists and find something to savor among this month’s top titles.

This Week’s New Starred Reviews

By LJ Reviews

SPONSORED BY BLACKSTONE AUDIO

Navigating Restrictive Access Models for Digital Audiobooks Is Challenging—but Blackstone Has a Solution

Audiobooks are a vital part of any public library’s collections, and streaming audio has become the preferred format among patrons. Yet, librarians often struggle to navigate the various access models available from publishers. Blackstone Audio has a solution to this challenge.

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Read-Alikes for The Tenant by Freida McFadden | LibraryReads

By Kara Kohn, Cyndi Larsen, and Lucy Lockley
The Tenant by Freida McFadden is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes by Alafair Burke, JP Delaney, and Carissa Orlando for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

Hunting for Love | Adventurous Romances

By Whitney Kramer and Kellie Tilton
Heart, humor, and heat combine in this delightful duo of treasure-hunting romances.

The Awakening and Other Stories by Kate Chopin | Review Anew

By Neal Wyatt
In this important work of early feminism, Chopin mirrors the sensibilities of her age while universally underscoring the desire to reject prescribed roles and definitions.

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