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I’ll give you one guess to identify the most-read book on Goodreads in March. It is the inspiration behind the hit movie of the moment, which has rocketed this 2021 novel back to the top of bestseller lists.
In April, I’m looking forward to Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon on April 18th-19th. I’ve been participating twice a year for more than ten years! It’s a good excuse to clear the calendar as much as possible and prioritize reading—and, equally important, snacks. I have a stack of comics, novellas, and other quick reads I’ve put together for then.
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What did you read in March? Which 2026 Read Harder Challenge tasks did you get to? And what’s on your April TBR?
I know we’re all a little on edge these days, so I’ve split this list in two. The first half focuses on more light-hearted stories about the beauty of nature and the importance of maintaining balance. The second half features darker stories about the urgency and consequences of climate change and environmental destruction.
April is the month horror fans have been waiting for. A lot of the most highly anticipated horror novels of the year are coming out this month. We’re getting new scream-worthy reads from some of our favorite contemporary horror authors, including Clay McLeod Chapman, Kylie Lee Baker, Marcus Kliewer, and Monika Kim. We’re also getting some incredibly creepy debut novels from exciting new horror authors. So make sure you set aside a lot of time this spring to get some reading time in.
I’m really excited to share a guest piece this week. Siena Oristaglio is here to talk about one of the important projects happening a Library Futures that’s meant to help library workers think through the realities of book censorship in 2020s America. For library workers, Library Futures is a vital resources with insights and tools that explore the intersections of libraries, technology, and policy. Readers who aren’t library workers will appreciate the work happening via Library Futures, too–the organization has been fighting for your rights to fair access to digital resources in libraries nationwide.
