Adult – What We’re Reading

Recommendations from Adult & Teen Services staff

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June is for new chapters and honoring the legends in our lives. This list brings together a great selection of adult and teen fiction and non-fiction. Whether you’re looking for a gripping thriller for a new graduate’s summer break or a heartfelt memoir for Father’s Day, these hand-picked titles are the perfect companions for the sunny days ahead.

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This is a mix of witty novels, memoirs, and humor collections that lean into satire, dark comedy, and clever absurdity. From mischievous characters and chaotic situations to sharp commentary and laugh-out-loud essays, these titles celebrate humor in bold, irreverent forms.

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Explore the vibrant tapestry of the African diaspora! Uncover a collection of myths, timeless folktales, and captivating fantasy stories that celebrate rich cultural heritage and imaginative traditions.

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We’ve rounded up this month’s in-demand titles available for instant checkout as ebooks or audiobooks on hoopla.

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November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month — a time to reflect on how memory shapes who we are and how we hold on to hope. Dive into stories — fiction, nonfiction and films — that explore the beauty, fragility, and resilience of memory. Fiction Geneva / Richard Armitage Sarah Collier, a Nobel-winning scientist, faces early signs of […]