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, Hoopla, Kanoy, 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: July 2025
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Queer Lit Review: June 2025
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Donna Summer, Boston's Own Disco Queen
Donna Summer is the "Queen of Disco." Time to "Dim All the Lights" and dive into a good book.
Queer Lit Review: July 2025
This month: a teen falls for a record store clerk, a trans teen rooms with an old flame, two rivals start a business together.
Queer Lit Review: June 2025
This month: a mershark falls for the merman he must kill, two holiday princes at odds, & two friends try to keep a mall from demolishment.
BPL's Annually Published Booklists
Every year our librarians compile booklists that celebrate the diversity of our world. Check out a title today!
Boston Art & Architecture
Check out a book to find related walking tours, histories, and buildings that built Boston's history and beauty!
BPL Staff Picks: July 2025
Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres.
BPL's Annually Published Booklists
Every year our librarians compile booklists that celebrate the diversity of our world. Check out a title today!
Boston Art & Architecture
Check out a book to find related walking tours, histories, and buildings that built Boston's history and beauty!
BPL Staff Picks: July 2025
Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres.