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.
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.
Teen Book Review: Normal People by Sally Rooney
Read Alexis' thoughts on Normal People by Sally Rooney in this blog post, then check out the book for yourself and decide if you agree!
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: 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.
Teen Book Review: Normal People by Sally Rooney
Read Alexis' thoughts on Normal People by Sally Rooney in this blog post, then check out the book for yourself and decide if you agree!
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!
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!
Shelf Service Request: Middle Grade and Teen Fiction
For a patron who likes fantasy, romance, mystery, and contemporary fiction
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!
Shelf Service Request: Middle Grade and Teen Fiction
For a patron who likes fantasy, romance, mystery, and contemporary fiction