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Library News Updates for May 2026

BOOK RIOT·Katie McLain Horner·25 days ago
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I have another round-up of library-related news items, and for once, I feel like all of these articles managed to spark a little joy in me. It feels a little strange to talk about wedding dresses and library dogs when there are so many pressing issues in the world, but I also know that joy is rebellious. Let’s dive in! Edgar Award Winners The Edgar Award winners were announced at the end of April! Some of the big winners were Robert Crais’ The Big Empty (Best Novel), Caroline Fraser’s Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers (Best Fact Crime), and Tiffany D. Jackson’s Blood in the Water (Best Juvenile). Given that I’m a big mystery/thriller fan, I’m also interested in the books that didn’t make the shortlists–S.A. Cosby’s King of Ashes didn’t make the cut, for example, which feels like a crime in and of itself. Regardless, congratulations to the winners, and on to another year of excellent books!…

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