: Every year the librarians and staff on our Best Books committees read thousands of titles to select noteworthy new books for readers of all ages. Find out more, discover which titles are …

Complex and enthralling, this book-within-a-book explores familial ties, dystopia, and storytelling. Both escapist and deep, this book is perfect for the summer—so good you won't even notice …

The New York Public Library is proud to present our Best Books of 2024. Our annual recommendations of the best books for adults, kids, and teens, curated by our expert staff and …

125 Books We Love Celebrate the Library’s anniversary with 125 books, from the last 125 years, that inspire a lifelong love of reading.

Our expert horror committee read more than 150 titles published since last Halloween to select their 20 favorites. There's something for everyone here—whether you're looking for jeepers, …

Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List Explore essential titles selected by the Schomburg Center as it marks 95 years of collecting and preserving Black history, arts, and …

Inspired by journeys of all kinds, our expert librarians have curated a wide array of fun, thought-provoking, and inspiring books for all ages to read this summer!

Staff Picks: Trans and Nonbinary Reads Discover 100 books for adults, kids, and teens highlighting transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming voices, recommended by …

NYPL's expert librarians and staff read over 250 poetry books to select the 25 picks presented here. These titles demonstrate poetry's ability to shepherd readers through an awesome array …

The New York Public Library is proud to present our Best Books of 2023. Our annual recommendations for kids, teens, and adults, curated by our expert librarians, encompass …