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
- Read a current magazine
- 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.
The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill
Read about the story of Betty and Barney Hill, an interracial couple from Portsmouth, NY, who believed they were abducted by aliens.
Queer Lit Review: October 2025
This month: Trans witches fight evil AI, lesbians fight biohazard waste monsters, & two best friends cook and eat together.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
See Elizabeth's thoughts on The Reappearance of Rachel Price in this blog post, then check out the book for yourself & decide if you agree!
The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill
Read about the story of Betty and Barney Hill, an interracial couple from Portsmouth, NY, who believed they were abducted by aliens.
Queer Lit Review: October 2025
This month: Trans witches fight evil AI, lesbians fight biohazard waste monsters, & two best friends cook and eat together.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
See Elizabeth's thoughts on The Reappearance of Rachel Price in this blog post, then check out the book for yourself & decide if you agree!
BPL's Annually Published Booklists
Every year our librarians compile booklists that celebrate the diversity of our world. Check out a title today!
While You Wait For… Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
Try one of these historical fiction novels about the lasting effects of life during wartime.
Miss Celeste's Story Time Reads October 2025
Check out one of these books read by Miss Celeste during Story Time in October 2025!
BPL's Annually Published Booklists
Every year our librarians compile booklists that celebrate the diversity of our world. Check out a title today!
While You Wait For… Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
Try one of these historical fiction novels about the lasting effects of life during wartime.
Miss Celeste's Story Time Reads October 2025
Check out one of these books read by Miss Celeste during Story Time in October 2025!