Curated Reading Lists for Every Reader: Staff Picks and New Arrivals
Staff Picks
ACPL Recommended Reads 2026
Let library professionals share their top picks for the coming year. This collection showcases titles chosen for their quality, relevance, and appeal to diverse readers.
Read NowBooks by Black Authors
February marks Black History Month, a time to explore narratives that reflect the richness of Black experiences in America and beyond.
Read NowLatine Authors
Explore thoughtfully chosen works by Latinx writers. These selections highlight varied perspectives and storytelling traditions from across the Latinx diaspora.
Read NowMemory Loss Caregivers
This resource offers carefully selected materials for those providing care to individuals living with memory-related conditions, emphasizing empathy and practical guidance.
Read NowRead the Rainbow
Celebrate diversity through stories that illuminate LGBTQIA+ journeys, identities, and relationships across generations.
Read NowWomen's History Month
March honors women whose contributions shaped society. This list features stories reflecting resilience, innovation, and leadership throughout history.
Read NowNew Arrivals for Adults
New Books for Adults
View AllDiscover the latest releases spanning fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between. Perfect for expanding your reading horizons.
Harvey, Kristy Woodson
Summer state of mind
Allen, Elise Ann
Pope Leo XIV : the biography
Perrin, Kristen
How to cheat your own death
Perrin, Kristen
A deadly episode
Horowitz, Anthony, 1955-
26 beauties
Patterson, James, 1947-
New Teen Books
View AllTeenagers will find exciting new titles covering adventure, mystery, and coming-of-age themes in contemporary literature.
Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-
Spy School Secret Service : the graphic novel
Applegate, Katherine
The encounter
New Kids Books
View AllYounger readers can explore imaginative worlds through engaging stories crafted specifically for early and middle-grade audiences.
Levithan, David
The fight of our lives : AIDS in America
Patterson, James, 1947-
26 beauties
New Children’s Books
Children’s literature continues to evolve with vibrant stories designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and compassion among young minds.
Calin, Cassandra, 1994-
The new girl. First crush
Weird but true! USA : 350 fascinating facts about the fifty states.
Weird but true! USA : 350 fascinating facts about the fifty states.New Kids Books
Continue discovering fresh titles perfect for early readers and developing minds seeking adventure and wonder.
Levithan, David
The fight of our lives : AIDS in America
Patterson, James, 1947-
26 beauties
New Children’s Books
Explore uplifting tales crafted to inspire kindness, courage, and imagination in young readers.
Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-
Spy School Secret Service : the graphic novel
Spy School Secret Service : the graphic novelGibbs, Stuart
The encounter
The new girl. First crush
The new girl. First crush