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Eli and the Uncles
by Jehan Madhani, illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh

​In this delightful showcase of wholesome masculinity, little Eli gets to spend a day with his eight stylish and talented uncles: Mahmoud the storyteller; Salim the chef; Hanif the singer; Aman the dancer; Riz the comedian; Farouk and Aziz, who love to argue; and Nooru, “world champion nap-taker.”

Booklist’s Oddly Specific Book-Giving Guide: 2024

The holiday season is nigh, and as you might expect, those of us at Booklist love giving books as gifts! Yes, we can consult our best-of lists for recommendations, but sometimes, the best way to show someone you care is by offering them a present that’s tailored to their tastes. Here are some of our oddly specific suggestions for the people in your life!

10 Questions for Adriana Allegri​​
By John Charles

Adriana Allegri is a first-generation American whose parents lived in Europe before, during, and after WWII. She grew up on stories about how small acts of compassion saved lives.

10 Questions for Christina Lynch
By John Charles

Christina Lynch is at the beck and call of two dogs, three horses, and a hilarious pony who carts her up and down mountains while demanding (and receiving) many carrots.

10 Questions for Lou Berney​​
By John Charles

Lou Berney is the author of the novels Dark Ride, November Road, The Long and Faraway Gone, Whiplash River, and Gutshot Straight. His books have won the Edgar, Hammett, Steel Dagger, Barry, Macavity, Lefty, and Anthony awards, and he has been a finalist twice for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.

Shelf Care #38: With a Little Help from Our Friends
By Susan Maguire

On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to two of her Friends, the co-chairs of the annual book sale at her local branch library. They talk about being picky about donations, pricing, layout, and the treasures they found at the sale. Then, Susan chats with new Books for Youth Associate Editor Kelly Ferreira about what they’ve been reading and loving lately.

The Booklist Interview: A Double Debut Rom-Com
by Heather Booth

The Truth According to Ember is a double debut; Choctaw writer and comedian Siena East narrates this rom-com by Danica Nava. Nava observes, “It had been a dream of mine to read a Native rom-com and I got tired of waiting, so I figured I’d give it a shot myself as a Chickasaw writer who loves the genre.