Librarian Newsletter: July 2026
Hello,
This month, we share read-alikes for Maggie O’Farrell’s latest bestseller Land, a historical novel set in Ireland following the Great Hunger, along with hundreds more recommended books in our 19th Century category.
We also bring you and your patrons a curated reading list of books about the Korean War and its aftereffects as part of our coverage of The Young Will Remember by Eve J. Chung, as well as an article on Well-Read Black Girl Books, Glory Edim’s collaboration with W. W. Norton, and similar projects reshaping publishing.
Plus, get ready for our most recent round of book club discussions and Ask the Author interviews, and check out new releases in July!
— The BookBrowse Team
Read-Alikes: Land by Maggie O’Farrell
BookBrowse handpicked read-alikes help you recommend books when one a patron requests isn't available, or when they’re looking for a similar title. For someone interested in Maggie O’Farrell’s Land, we suggest:
A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power
Grace by Paul Lynch
The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
19th Century Books
Maggie O’Farrell’s Land, recently featured in our digital magazine, is just one of 300+ recommended titles in our 19th Century category, which includes fiction and nonfiction set in or about the 1800s.
This is one of 100+ themed categories available to BookBrowse members and subscribing libraries.
Non-members can enjoy a limited version of our category lists. You can also check out our curated list of 19th-century historical fiction, and feel free to share it with your patrons!
Beyond the Book: Books About the Korean War and Its Aftermath
Eve J. Chung's historical novel The Young Will Remember explores the history of the Korean War through the perspective of a Chinese American journalist who finds herself in North Korean territory after a plane crash. These books provide further exploration of both the war and its ongoing effects.
WRBG Books & Other Diversity Projects in Publishing
The Well-Read Black Girl series came about as a collaboration between Liveright and Glory Edim, founder of the Well-Read Black Girl community, which began in 2015 as an online platform and book club and has since grown into a nonprofit organization and recognized name in the literary world.
Book Club Discussions
Find inspiration for your book club(s) among our more than 200 past discussions.
We’re currently talking about Chelsea Girls by Catherine Lloyd and Days of Sun and Shadow by India Hayford, among other books. Starting July 2, we feature Merry-Go-Round Broke Down by David Woo and Margalit Shinar.
Ask the Author Interviews
BookBrowse regularly hosts Ask the Author sessions in our community forum. You and your patrons are welcome to follow along and post questions in any interviews that interest you. Check out this week’s conversation with Izzy Broom, author of the First Impressions selection The House of Hidden Letters.
New & Notable Books in July
We've carefully selected 100+ of the most noteworthy books publishing in July—check them out!
Individual members and subscribing libraries can see, sort, and download the full list for all months. Non-subscribers can view books up to the current month and a limited selection of future books.
