Jessica T.
@jesstlibrarian.bsky.social
Let us read & let us dance... I'm now here and on Insta as @JessLibrarian. MI Collection Development & Readers Advisory Librarian, Genealogist, and dancer.
And… I’m just now noticing the floral trend to most of my titles but… FIELD GUIDE FOR THE FORMERLY VILLAINOUS by Autumn K. England (6/26) caught my attention as well. Thanks for the physical ARC from Poisoned Pen/Sourcebooks! #ewgc #booksky #librarians
February 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
And… I’m just now noticing the floral trend to most of my titles but… FIELD GUIDE FOR THE FORMERLY VILLAINOUS by Autumn K. England (6/26) caught my attention as well. Thanks for the physical ARC from Poisoned Pen/Sourcebooks! #ewgc #booksky #librarians
Also, on my TBR: THE FOURSOME by Christina Baker Kline (5/26) just arrived in a box of ARCs. Thank you Mariner/Harpercollins! #ewgc #booksky #librarians
February 5, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Also, on my TBR: THE FOURSOME by Christina Baker Kline (5/26) just arrived in a box of ARCs. Thank you Mariner/Harpercollins! #ewgc #booksky #librarians
I am intrigued by the cover and description for THE LORD OF THE WOOD by E. M. Anderson (7/26) in which a clockmaker accepts a job in the enchanted forest where his father disappeared. #ewgc #booksky #librarians
February 5, 2026 at 9:20 PM
I am intrigued by the cover and description for THE LORD OF THE WOOD by E. M. Anderson (7/26) in which a clockmaker accepts a job in the enchanted forest where his father disappeared. #ewgc #booksky #librarians
I’m hoping to be approved for DEARLY DEPARTED by Chip Pons (6/26) in which a grumpy former Hades meets a sunshiny florist. #ewgc #booksky #librarians
February 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
I’m hoping to be approved for DEARLY DEPARTED by Chip Pons (6/26) in which a grumpy former Hades meets a sunshiny florist. #ewgc #booksky #librarians
I’m very interested in THE REDEMPTION CENTER IS CLOSED ON SUNDAYS by Andrea Hairston (5/26). It's described as "An extra-dimensional murder mystery with conundrums, alien tricksters, and a dog detective." #ewgc #booksky #librarians
February 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I’m very interested in THE REDEMPTION CENTER IS CLOSED ON SUNDAYS by Andrea Hairston (5/26). It's described as "An extra-dimensional murder mystery with conundrums, alien tricksters, and a dog detective." #ewgc #booksky #librarians
I’ll be voting for ARCHANGEL'S ETERNITY by Nalini Singh (5/26) for @libraryreads.bsky.social. I thought it was a very interesting and expansive end to the series. I hate to say goodbye to these characters! #ewgc #booksky #librarians
February 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
I’ll be voting for ARCHANGEL'S ETERNITY by Nalini Singh (5/26) for @libraryreads.bsky.social. I thought it was a very interesting and expansive end to the series. I hate to say goodbye to these characters! #ewgc #booksky #librarians
End of the year and January got a little overwhelming, but I’m finding my way back to #ewgc today! But I’m also scheduling a few posts just in case. #booksky #librarians
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
End of the year and January got a little overwhelming, but I’m finding my way back to #ewgc today! But I’m also scheduling a few posts just in case. #booksky #librarians
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EarlyWord GalleyChat is TODAY if you want the scoop on the best books coming out in a few months to pre-order, or request from Netgalley or Edelweiss Plus if you get ARCs and/or DRCs. We are libarians and we know our stuff! Follow the hashtag #ewgc at 4 p.m. EST. #librarian #librarians #booksky
February 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
EarlyWord GalleyChat is TODAY if you want the scoop on the best books coming out in a few months to pre-order, or request from Netgalley or Edelweiss Plus if you get ARCs and/or DRCs. We are libarians and we know our stuff! Follow the hashtag #ewgc at 4 p.m. EST. #librarian #librarians #booksky
February's picks!
January 15, 2026 at 3:14 PM
February's picks!
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Drum roll please... the books have been tallied and with over 500 total votes and more than 350 unique titles mentioned, the favorite books of #LibFaves25 are:
December 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Drum roll please... the books have been tallied and with over 500 total votes and more than 350 unique titles mentioned, the favorite books of #LibFaves25 are:
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Also wanted to say, we did our best to catch all the books mentioned, but I know there were a couple glitches with the hashtag not updating right away sometimes, so sorry if we missed anyone’s vote! #LibFaves25
And here is the incredible spreadsheet full of awesome book recommendations to make your TBR explode! Happy reading, everyone! #LibFaves25 docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#LibFaves25_final
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December 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Also wanted to say, we did our best to catch all the books mentioned, but I know there were a couple glitches with the hashtag not updating right away sometimes, so sorry if we missed anyone’s vote! #LibFaves25
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#LibFaves25 is up on the EarlyWord blog! www.earlyword.com/2025/12/18/l...
LibFaves 2025 - EarlyWord: The Publisher | Librarian Connection
As is traditional with microblogging, book-loving librarians, we voted on our favorite reads of the year, this time on BlueSky. There were more than 500 votes cast and more than 350 unique titles ment...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#LibFaves25 is up on the EarlyWord blog! www.earlyword.com/2025/12/18/l...
Day 10 #libfaves25: THE FERRYMAN AND HIS WIFE by Frode Grytten. It’s just beautiful and has stuck with me since I finished it back in June!
December 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Day 10 #libfaves25: THE FERRYMAN AND HIS WIFE by Frode Grytten. It’s just beautiful and has stuck with me since I finished it back in June!
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Kudos to my wonderful tally-taking volunteers of #LibFaves25! @madpoptart.bsky.social @mrlzbth.bsky.social @fineplan.bsky.social @jesstlibrarian.bsky.social @jwbookworm.bsky.social @hartgami.bsky.social @pjgard.bsky.social @danthebookman.bsky.social We've noted over 300 unique titles!
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December 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Kudos to my wonderful tally-taking volunteers of #LibFaves25! @madpoptart.bsky.social @mrlzbth.bsky.social @fineplan.bsky.social @jesstlibrarian.bsky.social @jwbookworm.bsky.social @hartgami.bsky.social @pjgard.bsky.social @danthebookman.bsky.social We've noted over 300 unique titles!
Day 9 #libfaves25: THE BOOK OF ALCHEMY: A CREATIVE PRACTICE FOR AN INSPIRED LIFE by Suleika Jaouad. Such a wide range of fascinating essays and thought-provoking journaling prompts. Contributors include Hanif Abdurraqib, Jon Batiste, Elizabeth Gilbert, just to name a few.
December 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Day 9 #libfaves25: THE BOOK OF ALCHEMY: A CREATIVE PRACTICE FOR AN INSPIRED LIFE by Suleika Jaouad. Such a wide range of fascinating essays and thought-provoking journaling prompts. Contributors include Hanif Abdurraqib, Jon Batiste, Elizabeth Gilbert, just to name a few.
Day 8 #libfaves25: National Book Award winner, ONE DAY, EVERYONE WILL HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AGAINST THIS by Omar El Akkad. An important look at the failure of the West to live up to its vaunted values.
December 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Day 8 #libfaves25: National Book Award winner, ONE DAY, EVERYONE WILL HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AGAINST THIS by Omar El Akkad. An important look at the failure of the West to live up to its vaunted values.
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Midday #LibFaves25 update: THE CORRESPONDENT has pulled into the lead with 5 votes; AUTOMATIC NOODLE has joined VICTORIAN PSYCHO, DEATH OF THE AUTHOR, and WILD DARK SHORE in the 4 vote club. There's still lots of time for things to change. Stay tuned! 💙📚
December 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Midday #LibFaves25 update: THE CORRESPONDENT has pulled into the lead with 5 votes; AUTOMATIC NOODLE has joined VICTORIAN PSYCHO, DEATH OF THE AUTHOR, and WILD DARK SHORE in the 4 vote club. There's still lots of time for things to change. Stay tuned! 💙📚
Day 7 #libfaves25: AUTOMATIC NOODLE by Annalee Newitz. August's
@libraryreads.bsky.social Top Pick--A cozy sci fic novella featuring obsolete robots opening up a noodle shop... because of course.
@libraryreads.bsky.social Top Pick--A cozy sci fic novella featuring obsolete robots opening up a noodle shop... because of course.
December 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Day 7 #libfaves25: AUTOMATIC NOODLE by Annalee Newitz. August's
@libraryreads.bsky.social Top Pick--A cozy sci fic novella featuring obsolete robots opening up a noodle shop... because of course.
@libraryreads.bsky.social Top Pick--A cozy sci fic novella featuring obsolete robots opening up a noodle shop... because of course.
Day 6 #libfaves25: THE LISTENERS by Maggie Stiefvater. June’s @libraryreads.bsky.social Top Pick—Stateside WWII, espionage in a luxe setting, and a touch of Appalachian magic.
December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Day 6 #libfaves25: THE LISTENERS by Maggie Stiefvater. June’s @libraryreads.bsky.social Top Pick—Stateside WWII, espionage in a luxe setting, and a touch of Appalachian magic.
Time for me to pass the baton to our next #LibFaves25 volunteer. At last check we had 212 unique titles, and the tied top titles are still: The Correspondent, Death of the Author, and Wild Dark Shore. BUT a few new titles might be gaining momentum. Our count down continues through 12/17.
December 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Time for me to pass the baton to our next #LibFaves25 volunteer. At last check we had 212 unique titles, and the tied top titles are still: The Correspondent, Death of the Author, and Wild Dark Shore. BUT a few new titles might be gaining momentum. Our count down continues through 12/17.
Midday update: We've added 27 distinct titles for a total of 199 and the tied top titles are: The Correspondent, Death of the Author, and Wild Dark Shore. Remember, you can still jump in! Count down your 10 favorite books published in 2025, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25!
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Midday update: We've added 27 distinct titles for a total of 199 and the tied top titles are: The Correspondent, Death of the Author, and Wild Dark Shore. Remember, you can still jump in! Count down your 10 favorite books published in 2025, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25!
And my pick for Day 5 #libfaves25: A MURDER FOR MISS HORTENSE by Mel Pennant featuring an exceptionally observant Aunty in a Windrush community outside of Birmingham, England. This a wonderful audiobook as well! I'm hoping it's a series starter!
December 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
And my pick for Day 5 #libfaves25: A MURDER FOR MISS HORTENSE by Mel Pennant featuring an exceptionally observant Aunty in a Windrush community outside of Birmingham, England. This a wonderful audiobook as well! I'm hoping it's a series starter!
And I'm up. Alright #LibFaves25 I'm seeing an early jump by Everything is Tuberculosis into the three vote category. What else did you love? You can still jump in! Count down your 10 favorite books published in 2025, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25!
That's a wrap for my day monitoring #LibFaves25 -- passing it along to @jesstlibrarian.bsky.social 😁 What a fun day: we're up to 172 unique titles and Wild Shore, Victorian Psycho, The Correspondent, and Automatic Noodle are in the lead at the moment, but that can change in an instant!
December 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
And I'm up. Alright #LibFaves25 I'm seeing an early jump by Everything is Tuberculosis into the three vote category. What else did you love? You can still jump in! Count down your 10 favorite books published in 2025, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25!
The day almost got away from me. Day 4 #libfaves25: EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS: THE HISTORY AND PERSISTENCE OF OUR DEADLIEST INFECTION by John Green. As noted to before TB has loomed large in my genealogy & historical research and this was done well. Great audiobook too.
December 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The day almost got away from me. Day 4 #libfaves25: EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS: THE HISTORY AND PERSISTENCE OF OUR DEADLIEST INFECTION by John Green. As noted to before TB has loomed large in my genealogy & historical research and this was done well. Great audiobook too.