2023 Libby Book Awards Winners

Winners of the inaugural Libby Book Awards, “chosen by a vote from over 1,700 librarians and library workers across North America,” have been announced, including winners of genre interest.

Best Science Fiction

  • System Collapse, Martha Wells (Tordotcom)

Best Fantasy

  • Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower)

Best Young Adult Fiction

  • Divine Rivals, Rebecca Ross (Wednesday)

Best Romantasy

  • Iron Flame, Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower)

Best Historical Fiction

  • Let Us Descend, Jesmyn Ward (Scribner)

Best Mystery

  • Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, Jesse Q. Sutanto (Berkley)

Best Diverse Author

  • Camp Zero, Michelle Min Sterling (Atria)

Best Debut Author

  • The House in the Pines, Ana Reyes (Dutton)

Best Audio Book

  • I Have Some Questions for You, Rebecca Makkai (Books on Tape)

Best Book Club Pick

  • Yellowface, R.F. Kuang (William Morrow)

For the full list of categories and winners, see the official website.


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