Author of "A Thousand Ways to Die" and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee shares his top picks in fiction and nonfiction.
CPL’s Most Popular Books of 2025
What books were most in demand with Chicagoans in 2025? Check out the lists of the most popular titles for adults, teens and kids.
Picking the 2026 Mock Newbery and Caldecott Awards
Every year, real committees of librarians work extremely hard to read piles and piles of children's books published in the United States to pick winners of the most prestigious children's book awards: the Newbery Medal and the Caldecott Medal. Books in these categories are judged by a number of criteria to see which books distinguishes…
In Memoriam: Writers Who Left Us In 2025
Stephen lists writers who died in the year 2025.
January 2026 Reading Challenge for Adults: Best of the Best
Ring in the new year by participating in the January 2026 Reading Challenge for Adults! January's challenge is to read a book we recommended as one of the Best of the Best Books 2025
New Gothic Literature
Ariel surveys recent Gothic literature set in a wide range of times, cultures and places, from the American South to the Philippines.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers at 70
It's been 70 years since the release of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Celebrate its legacy with more sci-fi and horror picks.
Celebrate Korean American Day with Unforgettable Teen Reads
Celebrate Korean American Day with 5 must-read books for teens, featuring romance, family drama, and coming-of-age stories full of culture and heart.
Sci-Fi & Gameplay: Top Picks
What if sci-fi books played like video games? Discover action-packed reads that turn futuristic stories into gamer-ready adventures.
Teen Fiction: New Year, New Genre
If you want to try a new genre this year but don't know where to start, this is for you!
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