The Librarians

The Librarians by Sherry Thomas, published by Penguin Group on September 30, 2025, is a 368-page exploration of the lives of four librarians whose world is turned upside down by murder. Set in a small branch library in the leafy suburbs of Austin, Texas, the story delves into the personal struggles of the librarians as they navigate their roles while keeping their own secrets hidden from the patrons who adore them.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and character-driven narrative as the librarians confront the aftermath of two patrons’ deaths following a murder mystery-themed game night. The plot reveals how Hazel, Jonathan, Astrid, and Sophie must confront their pasts and work together to protect their beloved library. This edition captures themes of friendship, trust, and the complexities of human relationships within the cozy yet suspenseful backdrop of a library setting.
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“This delicious murder mystery is a must-read for any library lover!”—New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt
Murder disrupts four quirky librarians’ lives when they try to hide among books to keep their secrets.
A LIBRARY READS PICK!
Sometimes a workplace isn’t just a workplace but a place of safety, understanding, and acceptance. And sometimes murder threatens the sanctity of that beloved refuge….
In the leafy suburbs of Austin, Texas, a small branch library welcomes the public every day of the week. But the patrons who love the helpful, unobtrusive staff and leave rave reviews on Yelp don’t always realize that their librarians are human, too.
Hazel flees halfway across the world for what she hopes will be a new beginning. Jonathan, a six-foot-four former college football player, has never fit in anywhere else. Astrid tries to forget her heartbreak by immersing herself in work, but the man who ghosted her six months ago is back, promising trouble. And Sophie, who has the most to lose, maintains a careful and respectful distance from her coworkers, but soon that won’t be enough anymore.
When two patrons turn up dead after the library’s inaugural murder mystery–themed game night, the librarians’ quiet routines come crashing down. Something sinister has stirred, something that threatens every single one of them. And the only way the librarians can save the library—and themselves—is to let go of their secrets, trust one another, and band together….
All in a day’s work.
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