Staff Picks

STAFF PICKS

New Releases in Transgender Lit

Celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility with our most recent selection of the exploding genre of transgender literature.

Non/Fiction Pairings for Women's History Month

Celebrate Women's History Month with deep-dive pairings of nonfiction titles and novels that explore similar topics in different ways.

Know Your Rights (and Their History)

Read about freedom, the US Constitution, and the rights that we are all guaranteed.

Modern Media Literacy

Evolving technology has changed the way we should evaluate media. These titles help build those skills for the modern era.

20 Books to Read in One Sitting Next Snow Day

Twenty titles that you won't want to put down until they're finished! These compelling stories will make a snowy day pass in a flash.

Feminism, Women, & History

Nonfiction picks honoring the power and voices of women, and celebrating the impact women have on society and the world!

Girl Dinner

Fiction picks on womanhood, freedom, bodily autonomy, and grief told through psychological, gothic, and surreal narratives.

Understanding Iran

These nonfiction titles cover the histories of Iran's conflicts, its people, its culture, and its diaspora.

Memoirs of Immigration

Learn the individual stories of those who have moved from one place to another in search of a better life.

History of Protest Movements

From civil rights marches to Stonewall, this list offers a guide through nonfiction titles about with the histories of protest movements.

Building Digital Literacy

This list features nonfiction titles that explore various technologies, from AI to algorithms and more!

Library Love

February is National Library Lover's Month! Celebrate with books about and featuring libraries and lovers of books.

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.

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.

Written by Arab Authors

A selection of books written by Arab authors.

Adult Fiction Banned Books

A selection of banned and challenged adult fiction books.

Supporting Kids Through Community Harm

Whether they see something scary on the news or closer to home, these titles can help you navigate these instances with children.

Nikki Shannon Smith’s Book Recs for Young Readers

Author Nikki Shannon Smith is joining us to talk about her new Little Golden Book biography of Prince! Here are her other book suggestions.

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.

History of Protest Movements for Young Adults

From Indigenous resistance to Pride, these Young Adult nonfiction titles chronicle various protest movements.

Digital Literacy for Young Adults

This list features nonfiction titles for young adults that can help build a foundation of digital literacy.

YA Nonfiction for Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month. Enjoy these related young adult nonfiction reads.

YA Fiction Reads for Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month. Here is a list of 20 young adult fiction reads with strong girl protagonists that are all written by women.
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