BOOKS
Discover your next great read by genre, stream inspiring author talks & explore book clubs to join at your local library.
Upcoming Author Events
On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains | Author Talk
Jul 31st | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
Join neurologist & author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness & Wonder of Our Brains.
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.
"Y.A. for A" Adult Book Club
Join us for our newest adult book club, made for those looking to read something new or, who already enjoy reading young adult books!
Summerlin Library Book Chat Cafe 2025
Join us at 10:30 am on the third Saturday of the month for Summerlin Library's Book Chat Cafe!
"Y.A. for A" Adult Book Club
Join us for our newest adult book club, made for those looking to read something new or, who already enjoy reading young adult books!
Summerlin Library Book Chat Cafe 2025
Join us at 10:30 am on the third Saturday of the month for Summerlin Library's Book Chat Cafe!
AUDIOBOOKS
Discover new worlds and adventures anytime with our library's diverse audiobook collection!
Enjoy Audiobooks
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.
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
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...
New & Noteworthy
BIOGRAPHIES & MEMOIRS
Explore the lives of remarkable people through captivating true stories.
Enjoy Biographies and Memories
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.
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!
New & Noteworthy
CLASSICS
Experience timeless literature that has shaped the world of storytelling.
Enjoy Biographies and Memories
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!
Graphic Novel Adaptations of Classics
Try reading these graphic novel adaptations of classic titles and revisit these timeless stories.
New & Noteworthy
FANTASY
Journey to magical realms filled with adventure, wonder, and epic quests.
Enjoy Biographies and Memories
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!
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)!
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.
Enjoy Biographies and Memories
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.
Enjoy Biographies and Memories
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.
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!
Foodie Romances
Looking for something sweet, savory, and tasty, check out these delicious reads that will have your mouth watering in no time.
New & Noteworthy Cookbooks
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Dive into bold storytelling through stunning art and dynamic narratives.
Graphic Novels Staff Recommendations
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!
Horror Graphic Novels & Manga
Get ready for the Halloween season by jumping into this list of spine-chilling graphic novels & manga!
New & Noteworthy Comics & Graphic Novels
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Find inspiration and guidance for a balanced, mindful & healthy life.
Health & Wellness Staff Recommendations
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.
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.
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)!
LGBTQIA+ Historical Fiction Books
Check out these acclaimed titles as recommended by Book Riot (digital formats available too).
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!
New & Noteworthy Historical Fiction
MYSTERY & THRILLER
Unravel gripping tales packed with suspense, twists, and intrigue.
Enjoy Biographies and Memories
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.
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.
Mesquite Mystery Book Club Reading List 2025
Join the Mesquite Mystery Book Club in 2025 for discussions on a wide range of mystery books!
New & Noteworthy
NONFICTION
Discover fascinating facts, ideas, and stories that expand your world.
Enjoy Biographies and Memories
LGBTQIA+ Nonfiction Audiobooks
Take a listen to these LGBTQIA+ memoirs, biographies, essays, and histories!
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!
New & Noteworthy
ROMANCE
Fall in love with heartfelt stories of passion, connection, and destiny.
Enjoy Biographies and Memories
Neurodivergent Romances
This list of swoon-worthy romance novels from Book Riot features love stories between neurodivergent characters.
Classic Romance Novels: A Starter Pack
These vintage books introduce the archetypes, settings and lavishly bonkers sensibility that are the hallmarks of great romance.
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.
New & Noteworthy Romance
SCIENCE FICTION
Explore the future, technology, and the unknown through visionary tales.
Enjoy Biographies and Memories
Travel Through Time in a Sci-Fi Universe
If you love time-travel paradoxes, these books will keep you thinking.
Intro to Sci-Fi
Interested in Science Fiction? Not sure if you'll like it? Give some of these a try and find out!
New & Noteworthy Sci-Fi
YOUNG ADULT
Find coming-of-age adventures, romance, and drama for every young reader.
YA Staff Recommendations
20 YA Travel Books For The Adventurer In You
Curated by Anshula Varma of Passport to Eden.
Get a Clue: YA Mysteries
Can you figure out the "whodunnit" of these young adult mysteries? Check out this list and test out your crime solving skills!
YA Horror From Around the World
Enjoy these spine-chilling titles for teens set across the globe!
20 YA Travel Books For The Adventurer In You
Curated by Anshula Varma of Passport to Eden.
Get a Clue: YA Mysteries
Can you figure out the "whodunnit" of these young adult mysteries? Check out this list and test out your crime solving skills!
YA Horror From Around the World
Enjoy these spine-chilling titles for teens set across the globe!