Books
November 2025 Staff Picks
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
Must-Read Books of 2025: Fiction
Let us be your guides to the year's buzziest fiction. These are the year's top picks from readers, reviewers & awards groups.
Must-Read Books of 2025: Fantasy, Horror & Sci-Fi
Let us be your guides to the year's buzziest SFF/horror fiction. These are the year's top picks from readers, reviewers & awards groups.
November 2025 Staff Picks
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
Must-Read Books of 2025: Fiction
Let us be your guides to the year's buzziest fiction. These are the year's top picks from readers, reviewers & awards groups.
Must-Read Books of 2025: Fantasy, Horror & Sci-Fi
Let us be your guides to the year's buzziest SFF/horror fiction. These are the year's top picks from readers, reviewers & awards groups.
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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
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.
Chicago Stories: Nonfiction
Celebrate stories that explore community, culture and the common themes that connect us.
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.
Chicago Stories: Nonfiction
Celebrate stories that explore community, culture and the common themes that connect us.