Books

BOOKS

Discover your next great read by genre, stream inspiring author talks & explore book clubs to join at your local library.

eBook & eAudiobook Resources

Enjoy eBooks, Audiobooks, & More on the Libby App

With your free library card, you can instantly check out eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, & more using the Libby app, by OverDrive.

Back to School with hoopla

Get ready to crush it on the first day! Featuring children's titles to get you feeling confident & prepared for the new school year.

Gale Courses

Looking to enhance your career or enrich your personal life? With Gale Courses, you can explore hundreds of interactive courses.

Novelist K-8 Plus

Parents and teachers can find tools to teach and engage young readers and also find books that are just right for reading level & interests.

BOOK CLUBS

If you love to read and talk about books, the Library District has a group for you.

Centennial Hills Library Classics Book Club

Reading List for Centennial Hills Library's Classics Book Club in 2025. Join us as we discuss some of the greatest books of literature!

Books on Tap Reading List 2025

These are the titles we're reading for the Books on Tap book club at Whitney Library.

AUDIOBOOKS

Discover new worlds and adventures anytime with our library's diverse audiobook collection!

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Starstruck! Audiobooks Read by Celebrities

Shake up your listening with these audiobooks read by celebrity narrators. Digital formats available too!

Audiobooks for Families

Going on a road trip? Need a great story to listen to? Try these excellent audiobooks with great narrations that the whole family can enjoy.

Starstruck! Audiobooks Read by Celebrities

Shake up your listening with these audiobooks read by celebrity narrators. Digital formats available too!

Listen Up: The Best Audiobooks of All Time are Here!

A great audiobook has the magical ability to transport you. Don't miss these highly regarded selections, free to stream or download!

New & Noteworthy

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ALL THINGS BRITISH

Explore the charm, history, and humor of Britain through this curated collection.

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

Celebrate the life of the British monarch who reigned over the United Kingdom for 70 years with these great biographies & documentaries.

The Duchess of Cornwall’s Favorite Books

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall is passionate about reading for all ages and recently shared her favorite books that have inspired her.

Princess Diana's Legacy

How did Harry and William become the men they are today? These titles will tell you...

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BIOGRAPHIES & MEMOIRS

Explore the lives of remarkable people through captivating true stories.

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Best Business Biographies

If you're curious about great business magnates, flip through the pages of these books.

Celebri-TEA Book Club

Join us at Sahara West Library on the last Sunday at noon for some celebrity gossip and tea!

Memoirs About Mental Health

Over 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with mental illness, says NIH. These memoirs remind you that you're not alone in facing these challenges.

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CLASSICS

Experience timeless literature that has shaped the world of storytelling.

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Graphic Novel Adaptations of Classics

Try reading these graphic novel adaptations of classic titles and revisit these timeless stories.

Centennial Hills Library Classics Book Club

Reading List for Centennial Hills Library's Classics Book Club in 2024. Join us as we discuss some of the greatest books of literature!

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FANTASY

Journey to magical realms filled with adventure, wonder, and epic quests.

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Library Journal's Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books of 2021

Check out the best titles of the year using your FREE library card (digital formats available too)!

Dive into a Fantasy World This Summer

Pack your bravery and courage for this experience with magic, fantasy, whimsy, witches, dragons and more! Adventures are calling you!

Diversify your Reads: Fantasy

Love the fantasy genre but want to tap into a more diverse selection of fantasy titles? Look no further!

New & Noteworthy Fantasy

FICTION

Immerse yourself in compelling stories that ignite the imagination.

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Amazing Reads Book Club Reading List 2025

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month at 5:00pm to discuss books, authors, and get lost in the storyline.

Bookpage: The 10 Best Books of 2024

Across all categories and genres, these 10 books are standout selections from an excellent reading year, curated by the staff at Bookpage.

The New Yorker: Essential Reads of 2024

Editors and critics from The New Yorker have chosen a dozen essential reads in nonfiction, fiction, & poetry.

New & Noteworthy Fiction

FOOD & COOKING

Savor delicious reads that inspire culinary creativity and passion.

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Foodie Romances

Looking for something sweet, savory, and tasty, check out these delicious reads that will have your mouth watering in no time.

Cookbooks You Must Try

Spice up your go-to meals with some creative culinary ideas from these fresh cookbooks that are available from our collection!

Health & Wellness Book Club Reading List

Join us at Sahara West Library for book discussions regarding health and wellness. We will have new topics and books each month.

New & Noteworthy Cookbooks

COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

Dive into bold storytelling through stunning art and dynamic narratives.

Graphic Novels Staff Recommendations

Horror Graphic Novels & Manga

Get ready for the Halloween season by jumping into this list of spine-chilling graphic novels & manga!

Graphic Novel Adaptations of Classics

Try reading these graphic novel adaptations of classic titles and revisit these timeless stories.

Refreshingly Good Comics & Graphic Novels

The team at Goodreads have compiled some of their favorite titles & you can check them out from our catalog today!

New & Noteworthy Comics & Graphic Novels

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Find inspiration and guidance for a balanced, mindful & healthy life.

Health & Wellness Staff Recommendations

Must-Read Health & Wellness Books

These acclaimed health & wellness books from our collection will help put your mind & body at ease.

Mesquite Health and Wellness Book Club List 2025

Join the Mesquite Health and Wellness Book Club in 2025 for discussions on books that cover Mental, Physical, and Self Help.

Diet & Fitness: Achieve Healthy Goals

Useful, practical advice on how to effectively begin and maintain a fitness regimen, as well as how to eat healthier.

New & Noteworthy in Health & Wellness

HISTORICAL FICTION

Step into the past with rich stories that bring history to life.

Historical Fiction Staff Recommendations

All About Bridgerton

After you binge the Netflix series, explore all the books about the Bridgerton family from author Julia Quinn (digital formats available)!

Historical Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month

Use your FREE library card to check out these acclaimed children's titles to celebrate Black history all year long!

LGBTQIA+ Historical Fiction Books

Check out these acclaimed titles as recommended by Book Riot (digital formats available too).

New & Noteworthy Historical Fiction

MYSTERY & THRILLER

Unravel gripping tales packed with suspense, twists, and intrigue.

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Mystery Books You Won't Be Able To Put Down

Buzzfeed News put together a list of the top Goodreads recommendations for mystery fans. Titles available as eBooks and downloadable audio.

Mesquite Mystery Book Club Reading List 2025

Join the Mesquite Mystery Book Club in 2025 for discussions on a wide range of mystery books!

Mystery & Thriller Novels by Black Authors

These thrilling novels from Black writers feature twists & turns that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

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NONFICTION

Discover fascinating facts, ideas, and stories that expand your world.

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The History of America

These critically-acclaimed titles cover the most important chapters of U.S. history & are as engrossing as they are informative.

What Do You Mean This is Real? YA Nonfiction

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction! Some of these may surprise you or delight you, but I promise you they are far from boring!

LGBTQIA+ Nonfiction Audiobooks

Take a listen to these LGBTQIA+ memoirs, biographies, essays, and histories!

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ROMANCE

Fall in love with heartfelt stories of passion, connection, and destiny.

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Swoony Romance Novels That Will Upend Your World

Despite romance’s reputation as light comfort reading, the genre has a bass line of chaos pulsing through it. Curated by The NYT.

Classic Romance Novels: A Starter Pack

These vintage books introduce the archetypes, settings and lavishly bonkers sensibility that are the hallmarks of great romance.

Neurodivergent Romances

This list of swoon-worthy romance novels from Book Riot features love stories between neurodivergent characters.

New & Noteworthy Romance

SCIENCE FICTION

Explore the future, technology, and the unknown through visionary tales.

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Salient Sci-Fi

Sci-Fi to while away the Summer Heat.

Kurt Vonnegut: Writings 1969-1980

Vonnegut's middle career features Slaughterhouse-Five, the novel-with-drawings Breakfast of Champions, a play, and a picture book.

Octavia E. Butler: Standalone Writings

Butler uses the conventions of science fiction to explore the dangerous legacy of racism in America in harrowingly personal terms.

New & Noteworthy Sci-Fi

YOUNG ADULT

Find coming-of-age adventures, romance, and drama for every young reader.

YA Staff Recommendations

Clean Teen Romance

Romance reads for teens without sexual content.

The Best in Nonfiction for Young Adults

Discover powerful true stories, eye-opening facts & unforgettable voices in this curated collection of the best nonfiction reads for teens.

Teens Keep It Real

Ease the shock of back-to-school with these excellent YA realistic fiction pics.

New & Noteworthy YA Titles

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