Of all our Staff Picks 2018 lists, the one for Best Adult Fiction is the longest! With recommendations that include mysteries, thrillers, literary fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, and more, this list has suggestions that will have you reading long into the next year. See 2018 Staff Picks for Children’s Books, Young Adult Literature, and Adult Nonfiction.
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Staff Picks 2018: Best Young Adult Books
2018 was a banner year for young adult books. According to our staff, these titles, including three graphic novels, are the best of the best. See 2018 Staff Picks for Children’s Books, Adult Fiction, and Adult Nonfiction.
Staff Picks 2018: Best Children’s Books
We’re excited to announce our Staff Picks for 2018! For the past four years, we’ve asked staff to recommend their favorite books published in the calendar year. Here are the children’s books they loved most in 2018. Staff Picks for young adults and adults will be published over the next week. If you are looking […]
11 New Reads for Mid-Fall
Each month, our Collection Management Specialist highlights new fiction and nonfiction titles in our system. This month, her list includes a thriller, a satire, and two books set during WWI — one fiction, the other nonfiction. FICTION Lies by T.M. Logan Six days ago, Joe Lynch was a happily married man, a devoted father, and […]
Stories That Go Bump in the Night
‘Tis the season for scary stories! These 11 shivery reads are sure to have you looking over your shoulder every time you hear the slightest noise. BOO! The Hunger by Alma Katsu – In this novel recommended by Stephen King, Katsu reimagines the gripping account of the Donner Party but with a supernatural twist. The […]
16 Captivating Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reads
Here are 16 captivating sci-fi/fantasy books, including a novella and a short story collection, to add to your TBR pile. Fantasy City of Lies by Sam Hawke – Jovan is the quiet forgettable friend of the Chancellor’s heir. But secretly he is a master of poisons and is trained to protect the Chancellor’s family from […]
Recommended Reads for Early Fall
When the leaves turn, and the weather grows cooler, it’s the perfect time to turn the pages of a new book. These recommended reads let you lose yourself in fictional worlds or become immersed in fascinating nonfiction narratives.
New YA Books From Bestselling Authors
If you’ve been waiting for your favorite YA author to come out with a new book, you’re in luck. Here are ten new YA books arriving this fall — authors include Markus Zusak (The Book Thief), Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children), and Kwame Alexander (The Crossover). Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak From the […]
YA Novels Adults Will Enjoy
It’s no secret that lots of adults enjoy reading Young Adult (YA) novels. If that includes you, check out these YA titles recommended by our Collection Management Director. Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Zelie Adebola remembers when the soil hummed with magic and her Reaper mother summoned forth souls. Now that has […]
New Adult Fiction & Nonfiction for August
Our August Recommended Reads for adults take you around the world with stops in present-day Canada, pre-revolutionary Russia, WWII London, an aging cruise ship, cancer research labs, kitchens full of Jell-o, and more.
