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 or Book Picks for Kids forms 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. Learn more about our download and streaming services.

 

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
Meets monthly at the Morton Grove Public Library at two different sessions: the third Thursday at 10 am and the fourth Tuesday at 7 pm. Join the Between the Lines online discussion group on Goodreads.

LitLounge
Meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 7:30 pm at Village Inn Pizza, 8050 Lincoln Ave. in Skokie. Cohosted with Skokie Public Library.

Walk 'N' Talk 
Meets every few months and discusses the book while walking outside. You can pick up the book at the Check-Out Desk a month prior to the meeting. Healthy snacks and refreshments provided.

 

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.