February 13, 2026
ALA’s ‘Recharging’ Conference Addresses Professional Pain PointsThe American Library Association’s February 10 virtual conference, “Recharging in Challenging Times,” replaced LibLearnX and drew more than 1,100 attendees with a message of self-care and a conversation with Librarian of Congress Robert R. Newlen. more
Library of Congress to Unveil an Interactive Youth CenterThis spring, the Library of Congress will open The Source: Where Creativity Sparks Discovery, a 4,000-square-foot experiential learning space for young people ages 8–15. more
Angelou Heirs Join ‘Vonnegut Estate v. Brown’ Utah CaseCaged Bird Legacy, the LLC that manages the late Maya Angelou's oeuvre, has joined in Kurt Vonnegut Estate v. Brown, a lawsuit challenging Utah HB 29’s bans on school classroom and library books. more
BISG Webinar Digs into Tariffs, Title IISpeakers at last week’s Book Industry Study Group webinar predicted more tariff uncertainty in 2026, while an exec from Macmillan Learning said it’s time for publishers to take the Americans with Disabilities Act’s Title II requirements seriously. more
Second Auction Set to Support Minnesotans, ImmigrantsKingdom of Threads, the Connecticut-based wholesaler of book-themed merch, will host Book Lovers for Liberation, an online auction featuring literary swag and more, from February 17–19. CEO Chelsea Brennan cited last month’s Publishing for Minnesota auction as inspiration. more
Harlequin to Discontinue Historical Romance LineIn the romance publisher’s latest move to adapt its series business to the digital age, Harlequin Historical will cease publication in fall 2027 after nearly 40 years. more
Highlights of Next Week's Stars
The Last Renter: An Archer Island Thriller Caleb Mason. Publerati, $19.95 trade paper (320p) ISBN 979-8-9866178-6-2
Law on Trial: An Unlikely Insider Reckons with Our Legal System Shaun Ossei-Owusu. Norton, $31.99 (400p) ISBN 978-1-324-09126-4
Selling Opportunity: The Story of Mary Kay Mary Lisa Gavenas. Viking, $35 (448p) ISBN 978-0-670-01541-2
The Book That Taught the World to Orgasm and Then Disappeared: Shere Hite and the Hite Report Rosa Campbell. Melville House, $32 (216p) ISBN 978-1-68589-231-9
Children's Books
Nice Work Nicholas Day, illus. by Hala Tahboub. Random House Studio, $18.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-5938-0629-6
The Last Dragon House (The Last Dragon House #1) Liv Mae Morris. Amulet, $19.99 (336p) ISBN 978-1-4197-8461-3
Diamond Fever! A True Crime Story in the Wild West Steve Sheinkin, illus. by Jon Chad. Roaring Brook, $18.99 (256p) ISBN 978-1-250-26574-6
New Books and More
Starred Reviews Releasing This WeekHere’s a handy roundup of all the books that received starred reviews in PW that are hitting shelves this week. More
‘It Takes a Really Long Time to Get Over Things’: PW Talks with Claire OshetskyEvil Genius, the novelist’s propulsive latest, chronicles a young woman’s awakening to the destructive forces of her own desire. more
How Do You Get Rid of a Political Woman?: PW Talks with Shelley PuhakThe author argues in The Blood Countess that notorious 17th-century Hungarian noblewoman Elizabeth Bathory was wrongly accused of killing 650 women and girls. more
13 Spooky and Thrilling RomancesTrue horromances, paranormal rom-coms, and supernatural love stories—including a collaboration between Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan—round out this list of tantalizing novels. more
How ‘This Book Made Me Think of You’ by Libby Page Got MadeAn inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel. more
Daniel Nayeri’s ‘Bizarre Bazaar’ Inspires Pop-Up ShopNewbery Honor author Daniel Nayeri’s latest creative endeavor is a playful nod to his graphic novel series, The Bizarre Bazaar: a vending machine of treasures with unique stories to tell. more
2026 Black History Month Picture Book BiographiesIn honor of Black History Month, we showcase a selection of picture book offerings that highlight the achievements and impact of influential Black figures throughout history. more
PW JobZone: Latest Jobs
- Book Industry Study Group (BISG) is seeking a new Executive Director, Book Industry Study Group (BISG)
- Unnamed Press is seeking a new Designer
- Sourcebooks is seeking a new Associate Manager, International Marketing & Publicity
Find out about these and other great jobs at Jobzone
Top 10 Bestsellers
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Theo of Golden
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Little Blue Truck's Valentine
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Heated Rivalry: Now Streaming on Crave and HBO Max (First Time Trade)
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Llama Llama I Love You
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Stolen in Death
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Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life
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