STAFF PICKS
Stories of Service
A mix of fiction and non-fiction written by and about Veterans.
Native Voices
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate the traditions, history, and stories of Native communities.
For the Caregiver: You Are Not Alone
November is National Family Caregivers Month. This list of materials is a small sample of the collection of materials available.
Novel November: Local Writers to Inspire
November is a month to celebrate creative writing and the infinite potential of a blank page. May it inspire you to pick up the pencil.
"We Have Always Existed": LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction
Queer people have existed in every corner of human history. This LGBTQ+ History Month, bring their history to life.
"Good for them" Horror Tales
Horror novels where marginalized characters reclaim their power, agency, and vengeance in the face of oppression.
Banned Books Week 2025: 1984 Vibes
Banned Books Week 2025 is October 5-11. Dig into these dystopian tales that reveal the devastating effects censorship has on a free society.
Robots! Get Your Robots! And Androids! And Cyborgs!
The future is now, humans! Get your fill of robots, androids, cyborgs, and artificial intelligences from yesteryear and today.
All About Armenia
Explore Armenian history and culture through movies, cookbooks, memoirs, fiction novels, and in-depth nonfiction works.
Butterflies
The course of true love is more like a Rubik's cube. Enjoy all the Thoughts and Feelings from a safe distance with these graphics.
Collective Grief in the Wake of Tragedy
The Twin Cities are reeling in the wake of August 27. We hope these titles can help our community process the unimaginable.
Contemporary Latin American Lit in Translation
In honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, delve into the rich and varied worlds of some of the most exciting authors writing today.
Readalikes for My Friends by Fredrik Backman
While you wait for Backman's latest, check out these novels that share themes of friendship, grief, art, and finding strength in each other.
From Picket Lines To Pages
This Labor Day, discover how solidarity, courage, and collective action shaped the rights of workers and inspire the fights of tomorrow.
If You Liked Kpop Demon Hunters
Still not over the songs and characters in the hit Netflix movie, Kpop Demon Hunters? Here's a list of books that give off similar vibes.
Black August: Commemorating Black Resistance
Black August is a monthly commemoration to honor Black Freedom Fighters and constant struggle for Black liberation.
Anti-Racist Feminist Reading List
This Intersectionality Awareness Month, hear from BIPOC feminists about racial and gender marginalization, both historically and today.
Audiobooks Narrated by Your Favorite Actors
From classics to children's books to recent award-winners, these audiobooks are brought to life by the acclaimed actors who read them.
Readalikes for Great Big Beautiful Life & The Wedding People
If you're one of the hundreds of RCL users in line to read our most popular romance novels, bide your time with these similar titles.
Tough Topics: School Shootings
A list of books and resources for parents and caregivers on the very tough topic of school shootings.
Beat the Back-to-School Blues!
Sweet and silly reads for new and returning students to beat those back-to-school blues.
Caribbean American Heritage Month
A collection of picture books that celebrate the history and homelands for Caribbean American Heritage Month, which takes place every June.
Celebrate Pride Every Day!
Every June, we celebrate Pride. These titles highlight this special month, but also show that love is love every day of the year!
Tough Topics: School Shootings
A list of books and resources for parents and caregivers on the very tough topic of school shootings.
Beat the Back-to-School Blues!
Sweet and silly reads for new and returning students to beat those back-to-school blues.
Caribbean American Heritage Month
A collection of picture books that celebrate the history and homelands for Caribbean American Heritage Month, which takes place every June.
Celebrate Pride Every Day!
Every June, we celebrate Pride. These titles highlight this special month, but also show that love is love every day of the year!
YA Fiction Reads by Indigenous Creators
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Here are 20 YA titles by Indigenous creators for any time of the year.
Honoring Indigenous Peoples: 10 Young Adult Nonfiction Reads
Indigenous Peoples' Day recognizes the cultural traditions, historical contributions, resilience, and diversity of Indigenous Peoples.
Spine-Chilling Young Adult Horror Novels
If you're looking for a scare, here are 20 Young Adult horror novels to consider for your next read.
Young Adult Thrillers & Mysteries
If you're looking for a mystery or thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat, here are 20 to consider.
YA Fiction Reads by Indigenous Creators
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Here are 20 YA titles by Indigenous creators for any time of the year.
Honoring Indigenous Peoples: 10 Young Adult Nonfiction Reads
Indigenous Peoples' Day recognizes the cultural traditions, historical contributions, resilience, and diversity of Indigenous Peoples.
Spine-Chilling Young Adult Horror Novels
If you're looking for a scare, here are 20 Young Adult horror novels to consider for your next read.
Young Adult Thrillers & Mysteries
If you're looking for a mystery or thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat, here are 20 to consider.