The scholarship covers the full registration fee for the recipient! Apply here by October 16th: hubs.la/Q04zLkBv0

Presentations will share AI experiences, lessons learned, and practical guidance for peers navigating similar decisions. Register here: hubs.la/Q04zMtlT0

Canadian poet, essayist, translator, and classicist Anne Carson has received the Nobel Prize in Literature. Read more: hubs.la/Q04zDqzH0

You can find this title's full review and more October picks for other genres on our website: hubs.la/Q049tk780

The finalists for the National Book Awards have been announced. The winners will be revealed on November 18th. Find all the titles here: hubs.ly/Q04zt6b50

Read more about today's other book news, including Read with Jenna's October pick and interviews with Lydia Millet and Christy Carlson Romano: hubs.la/Q04zjy1C0

Also in demand are new titles from Barbara Kingsolver, Rioghnach Robinson, Michael Lewis, Audrey Niffenegger, Brian Freeman, and Stephen King. Read more: hubs.la/Q04z9RQp0

As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we're looking back at the history of 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭. Watch the entire video to learn more, including how the internet changed our operations! Access it here: hubs.la/Q04z9NTc0

The hardest questions about AI in higher education are not technical. They’re policy, ethics, authorship, privacy, access, and power. This session helps academic librarians engage those questions with more clarity and less hand-waving. Enroll today: hubs.la/Q04z3Tf40

Finalists for the Baillie Gifford Prize and the Cundill History Prize and winners of the Colorado Book Awards have been announced. Read more: hubs.la/Q04z2ZPC0

Fred Ciporen, former publisher of 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭, 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭, and 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘭𝘺, died on September 4 at age 87. He is remembered by colleagues for his insight and generosity. Read more: hubs.la/Q04yXR0c0

Finalists have also been announced for the Cercador Prize for literature in translation. Read more book news here: hubs.la/Q04yXJWq0

From librarians and non-degreed library workers to publishers, vendors, coders, entrepreneurs, reviewers, and others who impact the library field—Movers & Shakers 2027 will celebrate those people who are moving all types of libraries ahead! 👏

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Find the entire longlist and read about today's other book news, including Min Jin Lee answering 23 questions for 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘪𝘵, a new Rob Lowe memoir, and remembering Scottish crime writer Peter May: hubs.la/Q04yC2tW0

In 2012, Evanston Public Library became a component unit of the city of Evanston rather than a city department. In recent years, the library’s then–board of trustees began to question the value of this arrangement. Read more: hubs.la/Q04ystZB0

Also in demand are new titles by Min Jin Lee, Deesha Philyaw, Rebecca Perry, Danielle Steel, Hernan Diaz, Malcolm Gladwell, and Ann Cleeves. Read more: hubs.la/Q04ysjj60

Read more about this choice in addition to other book news, including a new imprint from Chooseco: hubs.ly/Q04yl7dD0

These are just a few of the sessions that will be taking place at Design Institute, an event focused on the latest trends in library design. Register today to reserve your spot: hubs.la/Q04ydWfG0

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The shortlist has been announced for the Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Prize for best Canadian novel or short story collection. CBC has coverage. Find it here: hubs.la/Q04ydSlT0

Mark Lawrence writes a delightful novel that's an ode to books, bookshops, and libraries, while Rebecca McKee debuts with a cozy fantasy set in a bookstore that only opens to those who need it most. Read more about them here: hubs.la/Q04y8mxc0