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These are the books New Yorkers checked out from the library the most this year.

These are the books New Yorkers checked out from the library the most this year.

By James Folta | December 16, 2025

What It Was Like to Publish a Book in This Crazy Year, 2025

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By Maris Kreizman | December 11, 2025

You can help build the first public library in Gaza since the genocide began.

You can help build the first public library in Gaza since the genocide began.

By James Folta | December 8, 2025

The US will reinstate library grants canceled by Trump.

The US will reinstate library grants canceled by Trump.

By James Folta | December 5, 2025

Have libraries have become the new Blockbuster?

Have libraries have become the new Blockbuster?

By Brittany Allen | December 4, 2025

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Life-Giving, Imaginative and Underfunded: Small Press Publishers in Crisis

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The 2025 Cercador Prize goes to The Queen of Swords.

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Five novels to read if you’re fascinated by the Black bourgeoisie.

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Libraries are reeling after a major distributor shutdown.

Libraries are reeling after a major distributor shutdown.

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