STAFF PICKS
Children's Authors and Illustrators Week 2026
Celebrate Children's Authors and Illustrators Week by reading a book by a Minnesota author or illustrator!
Local Black History
This Black History Month, stay close to home with these 31 titles about Black historical topics in Minnesota and the Twin Cities.
Library Love
February is National Library Lover's Month! Celebrate with books about and featuring libraries and lovers of books.
Existing in Permacrisis
Taking care of yourself during an ongoing state of uncertainty and worry.
Contemporary Korean American Authors
Jan. 13th is Korean American Day. Celebrate with 20 Korean American authors who explore the Korean diaspora through fiction and memoir.
Sequels to Get Excited About in 2026
2026 has some major movie sequels on the way! Get ready by re-watching the movies that came before.
Young Adult Books by Latine Authors
In honor of RCL's Winter Book Bingo square, please see this selection of young adult (YA) books written by Latine authors.
Written by Arab Authors
In honor of RCL's Winter Book Bingo square, please see this selection of books written by Arab authors.
Adult Fiction Banned Books
In honor of RCL's Winter Book Bingo square, please see this selection of adult banned and challenged books.
LGBTQIA+ Romances
In honor of RCL's Winter Book Bingo square, please see this selection of adult fiction recommendations for LGBTQIA+ romance novels.
Disability Representation in Fiction
In honor of RCL's Winter Book Bingo square, please see this selection of adult fiction books with disability representation.
Black and Indigenous Characters in a Winter Setting
These selections fulfill the Book Bingo prompt "Read a book set in winter with a Black and/or Indigenous character."
Anti-racist Book Club 2024 - 2025
In honor of Ramsey County Library's Anti-racist Book Club 2nd anniversary, these are book selections the group read for the past two years.
Black History Across the World
In honor of RCL's Winter Book Bingo square, please see this selection of history books written by Black authors across the diaspora.
Goodreads Choice Awards - Science Fiction
National Science Fiction Day is January 2! Celebrate by reading one of Goodreads users' favorite science fiction books of 2025.
At the Whim of the Gods
Blatantly or subtly, the course of humanity is being guided by higher powers in these fantasy novels.
Library Shelfie Day
Judging a book by its cover has never been this fun. Celebrate Library Shelfie Day by taking home a book that catches your eye!
"Knot" Just Knitting
Feeling uninspired by your half-finished knitting and crochet projects? This National Hobby Month, consider trying out a new fiber art!
Families More Dysfunctional Than Yours
Here's a collection of gloriously messy stories to make you appreciate your own family drama. Dysfunction never read so good.
Black Joy! Middle Grade Picks
In celebration and recognition of Black Children's Book Week, here are some of our favorite titles celebrating Black childhood and stories.
Black Joy! Early Reader Picks
In celebration and recognition of Black Children's Book Week, here are some of our favorite titles celebrating Black childhood and stories.
Black History Month: Middle Grades
This list celebrates Black history, Black present, and Black futures! Featuring non-fiction and historical fiction for middle grade readers.
Black History Month for Library Littles
This list celebrates Black history, Black present, and Black futures! Featuring non-fiction picture book picks for early readers.
Black Joy! Middle Grade Picks
In celebration and recognition of Black Children's Book Week, here are some of our favorite titles celebrating Black childhood and stories.
Black Joy! Early Reader Picks
In celebration and recognition of Black Children's Book Week, here are some of our favorite titles celebrating Black childhood and stories.
Black History Month: Middle Grades
This list celebrates Black history, Black present, and Black futures! Featuring non-fiction and historical fiction for middle grade readers.
Black History Month for Library Littles
This list celebrates Black history, Black present, and Black futures! Featuring non-fiction picture book picks for early readers.
20 Nonfiction YA Reads for Black History Month and Beyond
Black History Month is in February, but these reads are great to check out any time of the year.
New Young Adult Novels by Black Authors
Explore some great recently published Young Adult novels written by Black authors.
Young Adult Reads about the Immigrant and Refugee Experience
Here are 21 Young Adult fiction and nonfiction books and graphic novels related to immigration, immigrants, refugees, and migration.
Top 20 YA Mysteries of 2025
The year is coming to a close, so let's take a sneak peek in the rearview mirror to see which mystery books really made readers go "Wow!"
20 Nonfiction YA Reads for Black History Month and Beyond
Black History Month is in February, but these reads are great to check out any time of the year.
New Young Adult Novels by Black Authors
Explore some great recently published Young Adult novels written by Black authors.
Young Adult Reads about the Immigrant and Refugee Experience
Here are 21 Young Adult fiction and nonfiction books and graphic novels related to immigration, immigrants, refugees, and migration.
Top 20 YA Mysteries of 2025
The year is coming to a close, so let's take a sneak peek in the rearview mirror to see which mystery books really made readers go "Wow!"