Books
Featured Books
March 2026 Staff Picks
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
March 2026 Reading Challenge for Adults: Series Books
Our final adult winter reading challenge of the season encourages you to read any book that belongs to a series, fiction or nonfiction.
Women's History: Recent Highlights (March 2026)
In celebration of Women's History Month we've compiled this list of recent notable books about women's history, both fiction and nonfiction.
March 2026 Staff Picks
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
March 2026 Reading Challenge for Adults: Series Books
Our final adult winter reading challenge of the season encourages you to read any book that belongs to a series, fiction or nonfiction.
Women's History: Recent Highlights (March 2026)
In celebration of Women's History Month we've compiled this list of recent notable books about women's history, both fiction and nonfiction.
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Quizzes
Quiz: Can You Source That Literary Quotation?
Test your knowledge of classic literary quotations.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Agatha Christie?
Test your knowledge of the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Literary Fathers?
Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Quiz: Famous Chicago Women
How much do you know about famous women in Chicago history?
Quiz: Can You Source That Literary Quotation?
Test your knowledge of classic literary quotations.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Agatha Christie?
Test your knowledge of the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Literary Fathers?
Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Quiz: Famous Chicago Women
How much do you know about famous women in Chicago history?
Chicago in the Spotlight
Recent Chicago Books
Read local with our latest roundup of recent books by authors with a connection to the Chicago area and books about or set in Chicagoland.
Notable Chicago Women
Celebrate women's history with non-fiction books about notable Chicago women.
Books About Chicago Theater
In observance of Chicago Theater Week, check out these books about Chicago's performing arts scene.
Chicago Stories: Fiction
Celebrate stories that explore community, culture and the common themes that connect us.
Recent Chicago Books
Read local with our latest roundup of recent books by authors with a connection to the Chicago area and books about or set in Chicagoland.
Notable Chicago Women
Celebrate women's history with non-fiction books about notable Chicago women.
Books About Chicago Theater
In observance of Chicago Theater Week, check out these books about Chicago's performing arts scene.
Chicago Stories: Fiction
Celebrate stories that explore community, culture and the common themes that connect us.