Books
July 2025 Staff Picks
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
Indie Spotlight: Graywolf Press
Here is a sampling of the most popular books published by this vital independent publisher of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and translations.
Summer Books Preview 2025
We've rounded up some of the season's new books, with an emphasis on beach- and summer-themed reads of all kinds.
July 2025 Staff Picks
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
Indie Spotlight: Graywolf Press
Here is a sampling of the most popular books published by this vital independent publisher of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and translations.
Summer Books Preview 2025
We've rounded up some of the season's new books, with an emphasis on beach- and summer-themed reads of all kinds.
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Best of the Best
Most Popular Books at CPL
Fiction Books
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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.