USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas is one of the most acclaimed historical romance authors writing today and a two-time RITA Award winner.

"A fizzy delight...Thomas, a seasoned suspense and romance writer, is in utter command of the story and its many surprising twists."--The New York Times

"A plot that reads like the cozy-glam love child of Crazy Rich Asians and Agatha Christie."--NPR

"Riveting suspense + librarians + Sherry Thomas=one of the most engaging books you'll read this year. This novel proves once and for all there's nothing librarians can't do."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner

"The Librarians was so much fun! Sherry Thomas's cast of quirky bibliophiles leap the page. This delicious murder mystery is a must-read for any library lover!"--New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt

"Quirky secret-keeping librarians who solve murders? Yes please! Just the right mix of fun, suspenseful and page-turning, The Librarians is an absolute delight of a cozy mystery."--New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch

"An irresistible ensemble and a raft of surprises as crime-solving librarians solve double murder mysteries while guarding their own secrets...This knockout mystery mixes the camaraderie of The Thursday Murder Club with the chic family and romantic drama of Crazy Rich Asians. Thomas' virtuosity shows in this fast-paced and intricate yet emotionally moving mystery."--Kirkus (STARRED)

"Richly infused with a deliciously dry wit, graced with intriguingly nuanced characters, and enhanced with several subplots that will remind readers of just how good a romance writer Thomas is, this is a thoughtfully entertaining, stunningly satisfying treat."--Booklist (STARRED)

"Thomas takes her time to introduce each of her characters and give them space to develop so that readers will root for each and every one. For fans of Richard Osman's "Thursday Murder Club" series and Tess Gerritsen's Martini Club."--Library Journal

"Thomas is a much-lauded author of historical romance, and this book shares in the eloquent writing she is known for. Perfect for a book-group discussion."--First Clue

"Come for the library setting and puzzle over the wide-ranging and intricate plotting, but the real pleasure of the book is getting to know characters you will care about."--Crime Fiction Review

"Mixing suspense with heart, international backstory, and richly drawn characters, The Librarians blends The Thursday Murder Club's charm with the glamour of Crazy Rich Asians."--Bibliolifestyle

"There's an undeniable thrill to watching librarians morph into kick-ass crime solvers..."--Publishers Weekly

"For those who prefer found family and to be surrounded at all times by books, Sherry Thomas (the Lady Sherlock series) has written an absolute romp of a novel with The Librarians."--The Christian Science Monitor

Publisher: Berkley Books

Pub date: 2026-08-04

Length: 384 pages