Staff Picks
Discover the best fiction and nonfiction books, selected by our staff. Find new featured book lists every month, or explore our picks by genre.
Featured Adult Fiction
Seattle Staff Faves 2023: Fiction
SPL staff members' favorite fiction reads of 2023. (Created Nov. 2023)
Cozy Reads
Whether you enjoy mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, romance, or horror, we can all agree that this is the season to get cozy with a book! (Created Oct. 2023)
Native American Fiction
National Native American Heritage Month, observed in November, honors the histories, cultures, and contributions – historical and ongoing – of American Indians and Alaska Natives. (Created Oct. 2023)
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023: Fiction for Adults
Check out these recent releases from authors of Hispanic or Latine background! (Created Sep. 2023)
Book Bingo NW 2023: Older Protagonist
Suggestions for your Summer Book Bingo NW 2023 category: Older Protagonist. (Created May 2023)
BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ Horror
Suggestions for your Summer Book Bingo NW 2023 category: BIPOC or LGBTQ+ Horror (Created June, 2023).
Book Bingo NW 2023: Hip Hop
Here are some suggestions for your Summer Book Bingo NW 2023 category: Hip hop. (Created May 2023)
Pacific Northwest Science Fiction & Fantasy
The Pacific Northwest has always been a little different, as these wildly imaginative recent Fantasy and Science Fiction titles by NW authors attest. (Created April, 2023).
Novels in Verse for Grown ups
In celebration of National Poetry Month, here are a wide variety of novels-in-verse for adult readers. (Created April 2023)
Featured Adult Nonfiction
Seattle Staff Faves 2023: Nonfiction
SPL staff members' favorite nonfiction reads of 2023. (Created Nov. 2023)
Native American Nonfiction
National Native American Heritage Month, observed in November, honors the histories, cultures, and contributions – historical and ongoing – of American Indians and Alaska Natives. (Created Oct. 2023)
2023 Washington State Book Awards
he Washington Center for the Book presents the winners and finalists of the 2023 Washington State Book Awards. (Created Sep. 2023)
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023: Recent Nonfiction
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, enjoy these recent nonfiction titles by Latinx and Latine authors. (Aug 2023)
Sea Creatures
Suggestions for your Summer Book Bingo NW 2023 category: Sea Creatures (Created June 2023).
LGBTQ+ Poets
A list of recent poetry by LGBTQ+ poets selected by librarians at The Seattle Public Library. (Created May 2023)
True Crime
Explore true crime with these tales full of murder, assassination, theft and forgery, from different historical periods up to the present day. (April 2023).
African American Nonfiction
Enjoy these recent African American nonfiction titles published within the last two years and recommended by our librarians. (February 2023)
Food Writing
Enjoy this variety of recently published food writing recommended by librarians at The Seattle Public Library. (March 2023)
Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
A selection of books and one website featuring resources on gardening in the PNW. (Updated February 2023).
Classic Black Cinema
Explore the history of Black cinema with these classic films directed by and starring African Americans. List includes resources as well. (February 2022)
