A recent library news update covers several lighthearted stories from May 2026.
The Edgar Award winners were announced at the end of April, with Robert Crais winning Best Novel for The Big Empty and Caroline Fraser taking Best Fact Crime for Murderland.
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Independent booksellers have announced the winners of the 2026 Indies Choice Book Awards, following the shortlists revealed on March 11. The awards, returning after a seven-year hiatus, honor standout 2025 titles from the American Booksellers Association's Indie Next List, Kids’ Indie Next List, and Indies Introduce lists. Virginia Evans claimed two top honors for her work.
The 80th annual Edgar Awards have named the winners across mystery fiction, nonfiction and television categories for 2025.
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Following last month's announcement of finalists and special honorees, the Los Angeles Times named winners of its 46th annual Book Prizes on April 17, kicking off the weekend Festival of Books. The awards recognized excellence across 13 categories, from fiction to graphic novels.
Literary Hub has selected its 11 favorite book covers from April, praising designers for taking chances with visuals, art, and humor. The roundup showcases striking designs, including textured hardcovers and deconstructed elements. A new list is expected in May.
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A list of recent and upcoming Latine books has been compiled for summer reading.