Staff Picks
Looking for a great book to read?
Librarians read a lot. And when we find a book we love, we want to share it with other readers. Our staff picks and recommendations will help you identify some of the best books in our collection for kids, teens and adults.
Featured Adult Fiction
2020 Book Bingo NW: Set at or by the Sea
Here are some suggestions for your Summer Book Bingo NW 2020 category: Set at or by the sea.
2020 Book Bingo NW: A SAL Speaker
Here are some suggestions for your Summer Book Bingo NW 2020 category: a SAL speaker (past or upcoming).
Fiction by Black Authors
Make 2020 a year of reading more Black authors. Here are a variety of novels and short story collections available for download highlighting fiction by Black authors.
Pride 2020: LGTBQIA Fiction
Seattle Pride 2020 is online this year and to support the virtual celebration, try these downloadable LGBTQIA novels and stories.
Pride 2020 Transgender and Nonbinary Fiction
Here's a variety of recent novels and stories that reflect on aspects of transgender and non-binary lives and identities.
Book Bingo NW 2020: Nature
Here are some suggestions for your Summer Book Bingo NW 2020 category: Nature.
Uplifting Stories
Here are some ebook and eaudiobooks to try that will deliver some feel-good vibes.
Seattle Picks: Book Group Fiction
A variety of character-driven books great for discussion selected by our librarians.
Lambda Awards Fiction and Poetry 2019
The "Lammy" awards honor books that celebrate or explore LGBT themes. Here are 94 finalists in general fiction, genre fiction, and poetry.
10 Novels We Love 2019
Our librarians and library staff collaborated on this list of their favorite novels of 2019 to share with readers.
Featured Adult Nonfiction
Latinx Poetry
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, librarians at The Seattle Public Library selected this list of recent poetry by Latinx poets.
Working It Out: From Emancipation to Economic Independence
This list highlights successes gained and struggles faced for jobs and employment from Emancipation to the 21st century.
Local Outdoor Recreation Guide
Get outside and explore the natural wonders of Western Washington and beyond with these local hiking, camping, biking, fishing and other outdoor recreation guides -- all available in eBook format.
Disability Nonfiction
This list includes nonfiction ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and films about disability and/or created by disabled authors and artists.
Music by LGBTQIA Artists
Find your soundtrack for Pride Month with this list of recordings by LGBTQIA musicians from Seattle and beyond in Freegal, Hoopla and PlayBack, the Library's streaming local music collection.
Digital Comics by LGBTQIA Comics Creators
Celebrate Pride Month with this list of digitally available comics by LGBTQIA authors and/or artists.
Pride 2020: LGBTQIA Nonfiction
A list of LGBTQIA nonfiction ebooks and downloadable audiobooks selected by librarians at The Seattle Public Library.
A Toolkit for Anti-Racism Allies
Here are some resources that illuminate systems of race, privilege, and power as well as how to enact change in ourselves and our institutions.
LGBTQIA Health and Wellness
A list of recent nonfiction books on the topic of LGBTQIA physical and mental health and wellness.
Seattle Picks: ECookbooks and Downloadable Food Magazines
Cookbooks and cooking reference resources that are available via download or streaming. With Flipster, you can check out over 60 popular magazines. Magazines are always available with no waiting. Download the Flipster app and log in with your library card to read now, or download magazines to your device to read offline. (Created April 2020)
Arts and Crafts at Home: Projects Using Common Household Items
Have a pen, paper, needle, and thread lying around? These eBooks include a variety of entertaining art and craft projects for adults that can easily be completed without leaving your home.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Comics and Graphic Novels
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Comics and Graphic Novels
Adult Fiction
LGBTQ Classics
Our favorite LGBTQ classics, which represent a variety of different styles and genres.
Adult Nonfiction
African American Nonfiction
A variety of recently published African American nonfiction titles recommended by our librarians.
Latinx Poetry
A list of recent poetry by Latinx poets selected by librarians at The Seattle Public Library
Native American Poetry
This list of poetry by Native American poets was created by librarians at The Seattle Public Library.
