Staff Picks
Monthly Staff Picks
Monthly Staff Picks
Batter, Brews, and Whodunits
Warm, food-filled mysteries served with charm, small towns, and a dash of danger.
We're Seeing Stars!
All of these books received at least three starred reviews in 2025. Check them out!
Staff Favorites
Popular Culture
Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest
Get inspiration below from today's poets and poets from the past, then click the link at the end of the list to submit your poems now!
Graphic Novel Adaptations of Classics for Kids
A graphic novel can be a fresh way to re-experience a classic tale, or it can be an easy introduction for a younger reader.
Random Acts of Kindness Day
National Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17, and these books are here for you.
Popular Nonfiction
Popular Culture
For subculture spectators
Most of us will never chase a tornado or join a roller derby team, so stories from the people who participate is the next best thing.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Reads
Stories that celebrate disability pride and inclusion for International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Holiday Baking Wonders - Let's mix it up!
Discover holiday baking ideas for all ages with festive recipes and global traditions—a sweet celebration from kitchens worldwide!
Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Pearl Harbor books explore the 1941 attack, its causes, human stories, and lasting impact, blending history, heroism, and wartime drama.
Diversity in the Collection
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Fred Rogers passed away in 2003, but his example of caring for your neighbors is timeless. These books celebrate neighborly love, too.
For subculture spectators
Most of us will never chase a tornado or join a roller derby team, so stories from the people who participate is the next best thing.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Reads
Stories that celebrate disability pride and inclusion for International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Holiday Baking Wonders - Let's mix it up!
Discover holiday baking ideas for all ages with festive recipes and global traditions—a sweet celebration from kitchens worldwide!
Good Books You May Have Missed
Popular Culture
It Ends With Us
If you're eagerly awaiting the movie adaptation of It Ends With Us, here are some other great reads to enjoy in the meantime.
The Women
These titles are powerful stories of resilience and purpose you don't want to miss.
Funny Story
These books feature stories of relatable women finding romance where they least expect it.
Michigan Literature
Popular Culture
Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Pearl Harbor books explore the 1941 attack, its causes, human stories, and lasting impact, blending history, heroism, and wartime drama.
November is National Adoption Awareness Month
This month brings awareness to the need for adoptive families, as well as the complexities of adoption, identity, belonging, and loss.
Page-Turners to Curl up with this Autumn
Discover this fall’s must-read books—stories of tenacity, love, mystery, and redemption perfect for cozy nights and crisp autumn days.
Michigan Adventures!
From lakeshores to lighthouses, discover the best of Michigan’s great outdoors.
Audiobooks
Popular Culture
Tales of Knights and Chivalry
Stories of knights in armor, bound by honor and duty, featuring epic quests, battles, and the human lives behind the legends.
Cottages & Cantrips
Gentle fantasy stories full of warmth, whimsy, and low stakes—perfect for cozy nights and comfort reading.
Arcane Whodunits
Try mystery set in a fantasy world. Step into realms of magic and mystery—where detectives wield wands and secrets shimmer in the dark.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Reads
Stories that celebrate disability pride and inclusion for International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Young Readers
Popular Culture
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Fred Rogers passed away in 2003, but his example of caring for your neighbors is timeless. These books celebrate neighborly love, too.
2026 ALA Youth Media Award Winners
The top books for children and young adults chosen annually by an independent panel of librarians. Here are some of the major award winners!
Great Picture Books of 2025
Here are a few noteworthy picture books of the last year, buzzworthy and not-to-be missed!
Elementary
Popular Culture
Graphic Novel Adaptations of Classics for Kids
A graphic novel can be a fresh way to re-experience a classic tale, or it can be an easy introduction for a younger reader.
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Fred Rogers passed away in 2003, but his example of caring for your neighbors is timeless. These books celebrate neighborly love, too.
2026 ALA Youth Media Award Winners
The top books for children and young adults chosen annually by an independent panel of librarians. Here are some of the major award winners!
We're Seeing Stars!
These children's books from 2025 have received at least three starred reviews. Check them out!
Middle School/High School
Popular Culture
Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest
Get inspiration below from today's poets and poets from the past, then click the link at the end of the list to submit your poems now!
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Fred Rogers passed away in 2003, but his example of caring for your neighbors is timeless. These books celebrate neighborly love, too.
2026 ALA Youth Media Award Winners
The top books for children and young adults chosen annually by an independent panel of librarians. Here are some of the major award winners!
We're Seeing Stars!
All of these books received at least three starred reviews in 2025. Check them out!