Central Library: New & Novel
Boylston Street Building, First Floor
New & Novel is the spot in the Central Library in Copley Square to:
- Browse the Boston Public Library’s collection of new adult fiction and nonfiction books
- Get ‘Lucky’ by checking out a title from the BPL’s Lucky Day Collection, our curated collection of popular and bestselling titles available for immediate checkout
- Chat with a librarian for reading recommendations
- Ask for help with accessing the BPL’s downloadable and streaming collections for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and music, and videos. Unable to visit us in person? Check out our Online Resources FAQs for answers to common questions about OverDrive, Kanopy, Flipster, and more.
If you are unable to visit New & Novel in person, you can still request a personalized reading list from one of the BPL’s reader services librarians online via Shelf Service.
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Queer Lit Review: May 2026
This month: a woman rediscovers her love for her ex, two Pride & Prejudice ladies fall in love, and a woman seeks to bring down the system.
Queer Lit Review: April 2026
This month: a woman inheriting a fortune and a bodyguard, a kitchen witch making friends, and a gay man surviving a zombie apocalypse.
The Paul and Ethel Heins Story
Paul and Ethel Heins became two of the most influential people in the field of children's literature during the twentieth century.
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BPL's Annually Published Booklists
Every year our librarians compile booklists that celebrate the diversity of our world. Check out a title today!
Books to Help your Spring Cleaning Journey
Here's 12 books to give advice and direction as you make your home ship-shape for open windows!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian Heritage this month with this list of books for all ages!