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.
From Print to Picture: Banned Books and Their Adaptations
In this blog post, see our list of frequently challenged books and their adaptations, available through the BPL.
Queer Lit Review: October 2026
This month: Two girls fall in love in 1954, sapphic love between women encountering Dracula in 1884, and a fallen god falling in love.
Queer Lit Review: September 2026
This month: a teen sorts out her beliefs, a bisexual stoner solves the murder of his uncle, an Autistic teen finds love at volleyball camp
From Print to Picture: Banned Books and Their Adaptations
In this blog post, see our list of frequently challenged books and their adaptations, available through the BPL.
Queer Lit Review: October 2026
This month: Two girls fall in love in 1954, sapphic love between women encountering Dracula in 1884, and a fallen god falling in love.
Queer Lit Review: September 2026
This month: a teen sorts out her beliefs, a bisexual stoner solves the murder of his uncle, an Autistic teen finds love at volleyball camp
250 Books from Our 250 Years
This booklist celebrates the United States' 250th anniversary, highlighting books that explore our nation's voices, ideas, and experiences.
BPL's Annually Published Booklists
Every year our librarians compile booklists that celebrate the diversity of our world. Check out a title today!
Mothers & Daughters: 19 Memoirs
19 memoirs covering various aspects of mother-daughter relationships.
250 Books from Our 250 Years
This booklist celebrates the United States' 250th anniversary, highlighting books that explore our nation's voices, ideas, and experiences.
BPL's Annually Published Booklists
Every year our librarians compile booklists that celebrate the diversity of our world. Check out a title today!
Mothers & Daughters: 19 Memoirs
19 memoirs covering various aspects of mother-daughter relationships.