Books

Find new books, get recommendations, and see our upcoming book discussions.

Find Your Next Read

New & Coming Soon

Browse and reserve new and upcoming books and sign up for our email newsletters to get the first look at the most popular titles coming soon to MGPL.

 

Reading Recommendations

Browse our recommendations for Adults, Teens, and Kids to find your next favorite read. See also our Book Picks form to get customized reading suggestions from our librarians.

 

Download & Stream

Access e-books and e-audiobooks on your smartphone or tablet for free using your library card.

 

NoveList Plus

Browse NoveList Plus for book reviews, award winners, read-alikes, and discussion guides. 

Discussion Groups

Our book discussion groups feature a variety of genres and opportunities to talk about books in a friendly setting.

Adults

 

Between the Lines

Between the Lines is held on two different days, either in person or on Zoom. 

LitLounge
Meets monthly over Zoom. Cohosted with Skokie Public Library.

 

 

Kids

 

Books and Beyond
For grades 6-8. Read the book and then come to the Library to discuss, eat pizza, and watch the movie based on the book. 

Family Reads Book Club
For grades 1-3 with a grown-up. Read the book of the month aloud at home with your family, then bring an adult with you to discuss and explore the story with a hands-on activity.

Guys Read
For boys in grades 4-6 with a grown-up. Bring your favorite grown-up for discussion and activities featuring the book of the month.

Mother-Daughter Book Club
For girls in grades 4-6 with a female grown-up. Bring your female adult with you for a lively discussion and activities connected to the book of the month.