229. 2025 Reading Reflections and Predictions
Description
This week on The Book Drop, we’re taking a year-in-review look at book trends, favorite reads, and what we think is coming next. We’re joined by Carl Erickson from The Bookworm and Shelby Janke from the Papillion Public Library as we break down the standout literary trends of the past year, share our favorite reads.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Puzzle Competition | Saturday, Jan. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch | Registration required
Share and Solve: Genealogy Discussion Group | Wednesday, Jan. 7, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Genealogy and Local History Room | Registration required
Calm and Centered: Practices for Stress Relief and Resilience | Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch | Registration required
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
Join the conversation for the next episode! Tell us “What’s on the top of your TBR (to be read) list for 2026?" Share your answers by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!




