Recent Book Lists

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month from AHML's digital collection--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital fiction collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new!
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Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital nonfiction collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital fantasy and science fiction collections! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital graphic novel collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital music, movies/TV, magazines, etc. collections! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital mystery collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital cookbook and crafting collections! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital fiction collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital cookbook and crafting collections! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital mystery collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital graphic novel collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital music, movies/TV, magazines, etc. collections! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital fantasy and science fiction collections! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital nonfiction collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month from AHML's digital collection--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Remembering the life of Martin Luther King Jr. - MLK Day - January

If you need to add books to your reading list and want to read the book before watching the movie or TV series here are some books to screen adaptations coming late 2025 and 2026.

January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month, an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness of poverty's impact and advocating for solutions. The month highlights the complexity of poverty and encourages individuals and communities to take action through donations, volunteering and advocacy. <b><a href="/list/poverty-america-awareness-month">View all of the library's staff-curated book recommendations here.</a></b>

Mystery in the Cold and Winter Days of January and February.

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month from AHML's digital collection--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

This booklist celebrates Veterans Day, a the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime.

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month from AHML's digital collection--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

The month of October we celebrate Inclusion Awareness Month.

Whether you’re seeking a witchy woo-ing, a terrifying thriller, or a phantasmagoric fantasy, try these goodies for your literary treat bag.

Find inspiration in these fictional characters careers changes.

Mid-Summer means we are halfway through the reading year! Check out these books across a variety of genres that Arlington Heights Memorial Library staff and Mount Prospect Library staff picked as their top picks they have read during the first half of 2025.

Blast off into the wonders of the universe with this curated collection of fiction books for starry-eyed readers. Perfect for aspiring astronomers, science fiction buffs, and anyone who’s ever looked up and wondered.

Dive into the ultimate collection of summer cookbooks that are perfect for those sun-soaked days and balmy nights. From refreshing salads and grilled delights to vibrant cocktails and cool desserts, this booklist of new cookbooks offers a variety of recipes to elevate your summer meals.

It’s time to celebrate Independence Day! Try reading one of these fantastic books about the Revolutionary War, Colonial period, and those that fought for our independence to mark the 4th of July this year.

Wander through these leafy reads and discover the best methods to cultivate your home and personal space, whether it be your backyard, vegetable beds, indoor plants, or flower arrangements.

National Arab American Heritage Month celebrates Arab Americans throughout the past and present and recognizes their invaluable contributions to our country.

Favorite Books

As we celebrate Mother's Day, we have put together a list of some of the best and worst mothers in books and film. We salute the great mothers and cringe at the worst of them.