Notable Books for Adults

Published annually, and selected by the Reference and User Services Association division of the ALA, recognizing the year’s 25 most important books.

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Great Black Hope
Book - 2025 Fiction, 2026
Nominees: Rob Franklin
New Adult Fiction Book
All copies in use Availability details Holds: 31 on 15 copies
Guatemalan Rhapsody
Book - 2025 Fiction, 2026
Nominees: Jared Lemus
New Adult Fiction Book
Available in some locations
Small Ceremonies
Book - 2025 Fiction, 2026
Nominees: Kyle Edwards
New Adult Fiction Book
All copies in use Availability details Holds: 3 on 3 copies
The Dream Hotel
Book - 2025 Fiction, 2026
Nominees: Laila Lalami
New Adult Fiction Book
All copies in use Availability details Holds: 133 on 32 copies
The Emperor of Gladness
Book - 2025 Fiction, 2026
Nominees: Ocean Vuong
New Adult Fiction Book
All copies in use Availability details Holds: 328 on 86 copies
The Ferryman and His Wife
Book - 2025 Fiction, 2026
Nominees: Frode Grytten
New Adult Fiction Book
All copies in use Availability details Holds: 88 on 13 copies
The Lilac People
Book - 2025 Fiction, 2026
Nominees: Milo Todd
New Adult Fiction Book
All copies in use Availability details Holds: 25 on 5 copies
The Slip
eBook - 2025 Fiction, 2026
Nominees: Lucas Schaefer
Not Currently Available.Holds: 56 on 7 copies
The Sunflower Boys
Book - 2025 Fiction, 2026
Nominees: Sam Wachman
New Adult Fiction Book
All copies in use Availability details Holds: 15 on 5 copies
Where Are You Really From
Book - 2025 Fiction, 2026
Nominees: Elaine Hsieh Chou
New Adult Fiction Book
Available in some locations
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