Katie McLain Horner

Katie's parents never told her "no" when she asked for a book, which was the start of most of her problems. She has an MLIS from the University of Illinois and works full time as a Circulation & Reference Manager in Illinois. She has a deep-rooted love of all things disturbing, twisted, and terrifying and takes enormous pleasure in creeping out her coworkers. When she's not at work, she's at home watching the Cubs with her cats and her cardigan collection. Other hobbies include scrapbooking, introducing more readers to the Church of Tana French, and convincing her husband that she can, in fact, fit more books onto her shelves. Twitter: @kt_librarylady

Feminist Mysteries

Katie McLain Horner and honorary reading assassin Liberty Hardy talk about mysteries with feminist themes for Women's History Month.

Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick, and More News for Librarians

The outside world is in literal and figurative flames, but I sometimes find it reassuring to remember that the everyday ...

In Love With a Monster: Romance & Horror Resources for Librarians

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Award Updates, Romance Reader Resources, and More News for Libraries

A roundup of the latest in book awards, mega bestsellers for adults, 2025 book trends, and more.

Jane Austen Gets a Rebrand, and More News for Libraries

What’s happening in Library World? Right now, the big stories are AI-generated content and censorship, but there’s also a misguided ...

Fighting Disinformation and Burnout

Dive into the biggest news for library workers.

How to Stand Up for Your Local Library by Getting Involved

February is National Library Lovers Month, so if you’ve been wondering how to get more involved with your local library, ...

Utah and Idaho Censorship Updates, Plus More News for Libraries

The latest in news for library workers, including two states taking censorship to extremes, resources related to the L.A. wildfires, and more.

Book List Extravaganza, Plus More Updates for Libraries

It’s the middle of winter, so your library displays could probably use a little refreshing. Thankfully, I’m here with a ...

BookLooks, Book Ban Legislation, and Other Library News

Let’s close out January with all the news updates to keep you at the top of your game! Know what ...