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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Semiquincentennial Book Review
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Queer Lit Review: July 2026
This month: a lesbian Paris romance, a 35-year-old on a hike for queer women, a baseball player upset his rival has joined the team.
Queer Lit Review: August 2026
This month, we have a young person fighting monsters, a trans lesbian meeting her werewolf mate, & a woman born into slavery on a starship.
Semiquincentennial Book Review
In this blog post, read about two fantastic nonfiction books for kids in celebration of our 250th anniversary as a nation.
Queer Lit Review: July 2026
This month: a lesbian Paris romance, a 35-year-old on a hike for queer women, a baseball player upset his rival has joined the team.
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!
Disabled, Not Unable Picks: Adult Summer Reading 2026
Are you looking for a suggestion for the "Disabled, Not Unable Pick" challenge in this year's Adult Summer Reading Bingo?
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!
Disabled, Not Unable Picks: Adult Summer Reading 2026
Are you looking for a suggestion for the "Disabled, Not Unable Pick" challenge in this year's Adult Summer Reading Bingo?