Staff Picks for Adults 50+
Discover books on topics related to the aging experience.
Featured Booklists
Champion Your Health: Older Adults Month 2026
Champion Your Health is the 2026 Older Americans Month theme. Check out these books on prevention and wellness in healthy aging for older adults.
Finding Health Information You Can Trust
Finding trustworthy health information can seem challenging, but there are many reliable resources if you know where and how to look! (Created May 2023)
Next Chapter: Grief (Fiction)
Grief is a universal emotion which we experience throughout our lives. Here is a list of fiction books which explore the myriad ways we respond to grief and, in turn, may provide a path for our own journeys. (Created September 2023)
Next Chapter: Grief (Nonfiction)
Grief is a universal emotion which we experience throughout our lives. Here is a list of nonfiction books which explore the myriad ways we respond to grief and, in turn, may provide a path for our own journeys. (Created September 2023)
Next Chapter: Caregiving (Fiction and Nonfiction)
Caregiving can be an emotional, financial, medical, and legal rollercoaster. This list focuses on caregiving for adults – our parents, family members and friends. (Created September 2023)
Next Chapter: Alzheimer's and Memory Loss
The titles on this list include guides, innovative approaches to care, and memoirs, especially those which highlight the voices of individuals experiencing memory loss. (Created September 2023)
Next Chapter: Death and Dying (Fiction and Nonfiction)
The resources on this list include novels, memoirs, and nonfiction titles offering insight and practical advice related to death and dying processes. (Created September 2023)
Novels in Verse for Grown ups
n celebration of National Poetry Month, here are a wide variety of novels-in-verse for adult readers.