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.
Teen Volunteer Book Review: Guava and Grudges
Read Alexis' thoughts on Guava and Grudges in this blog post, then check out the book for yourself and decide if you agree!
Queer Lit Review: June 2026
This month: hockey rivals find love, a gender queer prince finds a friend in his dressmaker, and a wolf is in need of rescue from his king
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.
Teen Volunteer Book Review: Guava and Grudges
Read Alexis' thoughts on Guava and Grudges in this blog post, then check out the book for yourself and decide if you agree!
Queer Lit Review: June 2026
This month: hockey rivals find love, a gender queer prince finds a friend in his dressmaker, and a wolf is in need of rescue from his king
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.
BPL's Annually Published Booklists
Every year our librarians compile booklists that celebrate the diversity of our world. Check out a title today!
Remarks from Reality Stars
These titles range from juicy tell-all memoirs to lifestyle guides and home-decorating.
Fútbol, Soccer, Football
Got soccer on the brain? Can't stop, won't stop thinking about World Cup 2026? Neither can we.
BPL's Annually Published Booklists
Every year our librarians compile booklists that celebrate the diversity of our world. Check out a title today!
Remarks from Reality Stars
These titles range from juicy tell-all memoirs to lifestyle guides and home-decorating.
Fútbol, Soccer, Football
Got soccer on the brain? Can't stop, won't stop thinking about World Cup 2026? Neither can we.