The Brooklyn Public Library on Monday revealed the longlists for the 2025 Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize . The selections reflect the borough’s diverse, creative spirit and cover a wide range of genres including novels, short stories, poetry, memoir and nonfiction.

Library staff reviewed nearly 100 books, using their deep knowledge of literature and Brooklyn’s vibrant reading community to put together the lists that span a broad spectrum of voices and themes, from social criticism and literary fiction to science fiction and poetry, showcasing the range of experiences shaping Brooklyn’s literary landscape.

“Covering the issues of our time from immigration to addiction to democracy itself, the books on the long list for 2025 Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize encompass the full r

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