What's New / What's Popular

What's New

Hundreds of books, CDs, and DVDs are added to the Library's collection each month.

What's Popular

The Library's most requested books, CDs and DVDs.

The New York Times
Best Seller List

Top 15 fiction and nonfiction books posted weekly.

Staff-created Reading Lists

Children

More than 500 book recommendations, including Caldecott and Newbery award winners.

Teens

Find a good book! Top teen reads in fantasy, science fiction, sports, romance and more!

Adults

Recommendations to suit your interests - mystery, fantasy, romance, nonfiction and more!

ADA/Special Services

Includes lists of books about people with disabilities in fiction.

Review a book, movie or music and share your favorites with others

Check out these recent reviews.


Or share your favorites with others. It's easy!

  • Use the online review form to send us a review
  • We will share your reviews with others
  • End of list

Check out our blogs

The Library hosts two blogs: Shelf Talk,(Opens a new window) a blog for Seattle readers, and Push to Talk,(Opens a new window) a blog for teens. Both blogs feature reviews of a wide range of books, music and films - all recommended by Library staff members.


Let us tell you about good books with NextReads!

NextReadsToo many books, too little time? Try NextReads, which automatically notifies you about new books in your favorite subject areas. We will e-mail you a short annotated list of titles every few weeks, with links to our catalog so you can place items on hold. Sign up for as many subjects as you like. Like all our services, NextReads is completely free. Whether you love suspense, romance, travel or something else, The Seattle Public Library has ideas for what you can read next.


Books & Reading Databases & Web Sites

Looking for more? See the Books & Reading Databases & Web Sites for:


  • Additional book lists and book reviews for adults, teens, and children
  • Online access to thousands of e-books and audiobooks
  • Information about booksellers and publishers, including books in print
  • End of list

Lists for Book Groups

Interested in joining or starting a book group? See the Calendar of Events & Classes for a schedule of the Library's book discussion groups.


Read about starting a book discussion group.


The following lists are developed by the Washington Center for the Book: