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Welcome back to Library Pix, presented by ThriftBooks! Today, we’re looking ahead to November’s biggest books and pop culture moments, from Thanksgiving storytime and a return to Panem to Booker Prize buzz and Nintendo’s new remake of a classic game.
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Feeling Thankful: Thanksgiving Tales Kids Will Gobble Up!
Thanksgiving is all about good food, family time, and making memories together, and the right books can make cozy holiday moments even sweeter. From silly turkeys to stories about gratitude, these kid-friendly Thanksgiving reads are perfect for a turkey-tastic display that your littlest readers will gobble right up.
Trends of the Times
What’s buzzing on social media, in pop culture, and more
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Nintendo’s highly anticipated Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake arrives November 5, and gamers and fantasy fans are already counting down the days. Get in on the hype with these Zelda books and manga perfect for both longtime fans and new adventurers.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Legendary Edition
by Akira Himekawa
This deluxe volume brings both books of the beloved Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga together, following Link on his perilous quest across Hyrule. Even better, the series includes books based on other Zelda games, making it easy to build a full display.
The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia
by Nintendo
Highly illustrated books are a treasure, but their price tags can sometimes put them out of readers’ reach. Enter libraries! This gorgeous encyclopedia of all things Zelda (one of three in a series, in fact) is exactly the kind of book fans will want to spend hours with at the library, leafing through and soaking up.
Eyes on the Prize
Literary awards, longlists, and leading titles
The Booker Prize 2026
Awards season is here, and this year’s Booker Prize contenders are packed with bestsellers readers will be asking for. From Marlon James’ latest, hailed by The New York Times as “the novel of the decade,” to new novels from Emma Cline and Elizabeth Strout, plus Douglas Stuart’s Oprah’s Book Club pick, these buzzy titles are worth getting on your shelves now before the winner is announced on November 9.
Page to Screen
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
In theaters November 20
Ahead of Sunrise on the Reaping hitting theaters this November, consider resurfacing Suzanne Collins’ books, building out a dystopian display, or introducing readers to similar page-turners while excitement is building.
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