All the books I loved reading this past year

A girl who can use metal to fly, six magicians competing for entrance into an elite society, and an oracle who can only “see” through drowning.

Inspired by A World Worth Saving by Kyle Lukoff, I’ve collected up a handful of golem-populated books.

For fans of Kimmerer’s book, here are suggestions for more reads about Indigenous life and the natural world.

Readalikes for this tale of a missing person in the woods of Maine.

Traveling between this world and hidden magical ones holds plenty of challenges for those who make the trek. Enjoy these adventures!

Curl up with some delightful and magical books.

Find your next popular fiction gem.

Classics recommendations for those reluctant to leave modern texts behind.

Did you know that covering your mouth when you cough developed from TB prevention? Learn more with these books.

The period between June 19 and July 4 is a good time to read about the history of racism and slavery in the United States.

Books for those who loved this based-on-fact historical murder mystery!

Twisty tales and complicated families populate this set of recommendations.

Would you choose to know when your life would end? At what cost?

Try to follow the clues in these engaging mysteries.

Embrace authors of color and their books

My raves from the ALA Youth Media Awards.

Lower stakes doesn’t mean lower enjoyment in these delightful books.

Pen pals, magic, gods, and war will propel you through these great books

My favorites from this year of reading, in categories middle grade, young adult, graphic novel, and grown-up.