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 Publisher

Adult Nonfiction

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

Trade Secrets • ALA’s Best-Kept Secret, the Free Pass Program to the Feria Internacional del Libro

Spotlight on History

America’s 250th Anniversary

Top 10 History Books

Adult Fiction

Self-Published Books Showcase

Spotlight on Historical Fiction

The American Revolutionary Era in Fiction, at Home and Abroad

Top 10 Historical Fiction

Top 10 Historical Fiction Debuts

Graphic Novels

MANGA ESSENTIALS • Historical Fiction Inspired by Europe

Youth Nonfiction

SERIES NONFICTION SHOWCASE

Spotlight on History

BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER • The American Revolution

Top 10 History for Youth

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

Youth Fiction

Spotlight on Historical Fiction

Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth

Intergenerational Family Sagas

TALKING WITH LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON

Spring 2026 Youth Preview

Audio

Historical Fiction on Audio

Classics Corner • Classics Corner highlights new recordings of classic titles.

Podcast Connection

Ears on American History

Top 10 Historical Fiction on Audio

Booklist Backlist • The Partition of India