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The “Hottest Trend” is Translated Fiction, and Other News for Librarians

Translated fiction is more popular than ever—plus, more library-relevant news, including adaptation updates and upcoming releases.

By Katie McLain Horner Apr 29, 2025

We’ve got the latest round-up of collection news for librarians: publishing world updates, new book announcements, adaptation news, and a whole slew of ideas to spice up your displays. Let’s dive in!
Publishing News

The nonprofit behind NaNoWriMo has shuttered, following financial challenges and controversy around AI and content moderation.
Can (or should) male authors publish books under female names?
On publishing industry demographic data.

New & Upcoming Titles

Tim Curry is writing a memoir, Vagabond, that is out in October.
Thomas Pynchon is publishing his first novel in 16 years this fall: Shadow Ticket.
Priscilla Presley announces a new memoir: Softly As I Leave You: Life After Elvis.
Dolly Parton announces a new career-spanning book out this fall, called Star of the Show: My Life On Stage.
The Millions has their Great Spring 2025 Book Preview posted, and Publishers Weekly just shared their 2025 Summer Reads preview. So you’re set for the next 3-5 months of book releases!

RA & Genre Resources

Here are the most popular celebrity book club books on Libby the past month.
Leigh Bardugo recommends fantasy novels for people who don’t think they like fantasy.
According to GQ, translated fiction is the “hottest trend” in books right now. (I have quibbles about calling books in translation a “trend,” but the point stands that it’s very popular right now.)

Adaptations In the News

Netflix is adapting Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid as a series, with Serena Williams as the executive producer.
Laura Lippman and Megan Abbott will co-write an upcoming TV series based on Lippman’s Tess Monaghan books.
Jessica Chastain is starring in the adaptation of Josh Malerman’s Incidents Around the House.
Jennifer Lopez is starring in a film adaptation of The Last Mrs. Parrish.
Here’s the trailer for the upcoming Murderbot adaptation.

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