CMAP Library Reads – April
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
Contemporary Jewish Authors: Fiction
Celebrate Jewish American heritage with this list of fiction by contemporary Jewish authors.
Arab American Heritage for Kids
Explore this selection of books highlighting Arab American experiences and perspectives as well as history, culture, and stories.
Favorite Audiobooks for Little Kids
Check out these recommended audiobooks for younger children. Perfect for a long car ride!
Earth Day is Every Day
Books for children all about discovering the joy of nature and cultivating a desire to care for the planet.
Growth Mindset Picture Books
Great picture books for preschool and elementary in which hard work, dedication, resilience and a love of learning are encouraged.
Irish American Heritage for Kids
Celebrate Irish American heritage with books featuring Irish & Irish American characters and settings.
CMAP Library Reads – March
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
CMAP Library Reads – February
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
CMAP Library Reads – January
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.
Janie’s Picks
Janie has a soft spot for Canadian books, contemporary & historical fiction, memoirs, short stories, and psychological thrillers.
Social Emotional Learning Picture Books
These books are great for talking with young children about how a character is feeling and showing social-emotional growth.
Martha’s Picks
No matter what genre or format, Martha is drawn to books with quirky, unique and unforgettable characters full of heart.
Jordan’s Picks
Jordan has a passion for diverse literary journeys that transcend time and genre boundaries.
Eva’s Picks
Eva likes adventures, tragedies, storytellers, liars, and books about characters making long, dangerous journeys.
Muslim American Heritage for Teens
Books for teens that highlight Muslim American experiences and perspectives as well as history, culture, and stories.
Muslim American Heritage for Kids
Books for kids that highlight Muslim American experiences and perspectives as well as history, culture, and stories.
Great Books for Twelfth Grade
Great books for teens in twelfth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Eleventh Grade
Great books for teens in eleventh grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Tenth Grade
Great books for teens in tenth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books For Ninth Grade
Great books for teens in ninth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Eighth Grade
Great books for teens in eighth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Seventh Grade
Great books for teens in seventh grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Sixth Grade
Great books for children in sixth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Fifth Grade
Great books for children in fifth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Fourth Grade
Great books for children in fourth grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Third Grade
Great books for children in third grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Great Books for Second Grade
Great books for children in second grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
PPL’s Top 100 Books for First Grade
Great books for children in first grade recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
PPL’s Top 100 Books For Kindergarten
Great books for children in kindergarten recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
PPL’s Top 100 Books for Preschoolers
Great books for children in preschool recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
PPL’s Top 100 Books for Babies and Toddlers
Great books for babies and toddlers recommended by Princeton Public Library’s Youth Services staff.
Nature Explorers!
A list of recommended books and online resources to inspire families to get outside and explore the natural world.
Wordless Picture Books
Wordless picture books can be great literacy tools for language development, oral storytelling, and vocabulary building.
Mental Health Awareness for Kids
Titles that can help kids become more in tune with their own mental health and how to best support the mental health of others.
Body Positivity and Acceptance for Kids
Bodies can do amazing things and come in all shapes, colors and sizes. Read and learn more about wonderful, amazing bodies.
Moving to a New Home Picture Books
These stories for the littlest readers will help make saying goodbye a little bit easier.
Great Classroom Read Aloud Picture Books
Reccommendations for fun and engaging read-alouds to early elementary school-aged children.
Native American Heritage for Kids
Celebrate and explore books that highlight the Native American experience, storytellers, and history and culture.
Katie’s Picks
Katie is fond of contemporary and historical middle grade fiction, YA romances, and fairy tale retellings of all kinds.
Stephanie’s Picks
Stephanie enjoys historical fiction and novels-in-verse, and she can often be found browsing new JU non-fiction.
LGBTQIA+ Pride for Kids
Celebrate and explore the history of Pride with a selection of children’s books that highlight LGBTQIA+ experiences and stories.
Jewish American Heritage for Kids
Explore this selection of contemporary stories, historical experiences, and biographies of Jewish Americans.
Hispanic Heritage for Kids
Explore titles that highlight the Hispanic/Latinx experience, storytellers and artists, and history and culture.
Disability Pride for Kids
Celebrate, read, and learn about Disability Pride in July and all year long with these selections of books for kids.
Senior Sleuths
Life is exciting and full of surprises for these oldies, be they spies, detectives, or just in the right place at the wrong time.
Rhiannon’s Picks
Rhiannon can often be found with her nose in a book with a unique narrative structure. She loves retellings of classic stories.
Banned Books Week
The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracks challenges to library, school, and university materials and services.
Cliff’s Picks
A scholar of Greek & Latin Classics, Cliff’s reading tastes inevitably trend toward literature, philosophy, history, & criticism.
Mental Health Awareness for Teens
A selection of nonfiction resources and stories featuring mental health.
Race, Racism, & Social Justice for Teens
Fiction and nonfiction to help facilitate discussions about race, racism, anti-racism, discrimination and racial social justice.
Juneteenth for Teens
Explore nonfiction and fiction titles about honoring and celebrating Juneteenth, emancipation, Black history, and culture.
Disability Pride for Teens
Celebrate, read, and learn about disabilities with these selections of books for teens.
Arab American Heritage for Teens
Explore Arab American heritage with this selection of teen books that highlight Arab American experiences and perspectives as well
Native American Heritage for Teens
Celebrate Native American heritage with books highlighting Indigenous experiences, storytellers, history and culture.
Asian Pacific American Heritage for Teens
Explore Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage with this selection of teen books that highlight the AANHPI experience as wel
Hispanic Heritage for Teens
Celebrate the varied histories and cultures of people from Hispanic and Latin-American backgrounds with this list of books that hi
LGBTQIA+ Pride for Teens
Celebrate and explore the history of Pride with this selection of teens books that highlight LGBTQIA+ experiences and stories.
Jewish American Heritage for Teens
Celebrate Jewish American heritage with this selection of contemporary stories, historical experiences, and biographies of Jewish
Middle Eastern Heritage for Teens
Explore Middle Eastern Heritage with this selection of books highlighting the various cultures, histories, and stories of the Midd
Black History for Teens
Nonfiction and fiction books for teens on Black creators and leaders, historical events and movements.
Leslie’s Picks
Leslie loves going through the journey with the characters and seeing them develop along the road.
National Arab American Heritage Month – Fiction
Explore the experiences and perspectives of Arab Americans through works of fiction, poetry and graphic novels.
Laura’s Picks
Laura enjoys literary fiction and is drawn to essays, poetry, memoir, music, and film/TV that explore a wide range of topics.
Back to School for Adults
If you miss your school days, then perhaps reading a novel set in a school or book about education will help ease those pangs.
Beach Mysteries
Summer is a perfect time for a chilling mystery. Grab one of these mysteries and thrillers set at the beach.
Black History Month – Fiction
February is Black History Month, but these titles are worth reading throughout the year.
Female AAPI Voices
We’ve gathered a handful of extraordinary female AAPI voices. Any of the books very well may become your next favorite read.
Fiction Picks for Book Groups
These are some of the selections that have been the focus of both library and/or local book groups.
Folk Horror
These atmospheric tales feature natural settings and usually incorporate elements of folklore.
Gardens and Gardeners in Fiction
It’s a fine time to think about reviving a garden. Why not enjoy some books to get you into the mood?
Gayle’s Picks: Historical Mysteries
Gayle is partial to historicals, chiefly those set in Medieval, Victorian, or Roman times, but will read pretty much anything.
Gayle’s Picks: International Mysteries
Travel the world, in modern times or days of old, to solve a mystery or two without leaving the comfort of your home.
Graphic Novels: History and Memoir
You may be surprised at the variety of entertaining, challenging, and unexpected fiction and nonfiction you’ll find.
Irish-American Heritage Month
Discover a variety of books, both fiction and non-fiction, about the Irish in America and also penned by Irish-American authors.
Ji Hae’s Picks
Ji Hae loves to peruse cookbooks and food memoirs and has a personal interest in books on the American immigrant experience.
Jolabokaflod (Book Flood) 2022
Enjoy these titles that were shared by library staff and community members at the library’s annual Book Flood.
Kim’s Picks
Kim has a preference for nonfiction, particularly history, science and and nature, communication, and issues around civil rights.
Kristin’s Picks
A fan of literary fiction, poetry, memoirs, and short stories, Kristin has led the library’s fiction group for well over a decade.
National Hispanic Heritage Month – Fiction
Celebrate the varied histories and cultures of people from Hispanic and Latinx backgrounds through fiction.
National Humor Month
Did you know that April is also National Humor Month? In honor of it, we’ve put together some books to make laugh until you cry.
PSRC Library Reads – May
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
Read the Book Before Seeing the Film
Check out these books that are scheduled to be produced as films in 2023.
National Native American Heritage Month – Fiction
November commemorates the history and culture of Indigenous peoples with ties to the land now occupied by the United States.
Nora’s Picks
Nora watched a lot of odd, dark fantasy films during her formative childhood years, leading to a love of speculative fiction.
PPL Fiction Book Group 2023
These are the books the library’s fiction book group will be reading in 2023.
Princeton Public Library: Dystopia Meeting
Members of the PPL staff met on 10/8/19 to discuss works of dystopian fiction. Below are some of the titles we selected.
PSRC Library Reads – April
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
PSRC Library Reads – August
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
PSRC Library Reads – December
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
PSRC Library Reads – July
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
PSRC Library Reads – June
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
PSRC Library Reads – November
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
PSRC Library Reads – October
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
PSRC Library Reads – September
Every month, librarians share books they are excited about with the members of the Princeton Senior Resource Center.
Put Your Dukes Up
Check out some of these selections, featuring some memorable rakes, rogues, dukes, and duchesses.
Road Trip Reads
Enjoy these mostly fictional stories of families, individuals, friends, and more striking out on the road.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – Fiction
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, but these books are worth reading all year.
Armchair Travels: Stories with Vibrant Settings
Some books inspire readers to travel, and some books leave readers feeling like they’ve just returned from a long trip!
Andrew’s Picks
Andrew has a soft spot for works that explore that explore the absurd and irrational aspects of the human condition.
A Fine Romance
There’s someone for everyone, or so they say. Enjoy this collection of older and newer titles this Valentine’s Day and beyond.
Own Voices Writers with Disabilities
The term #OwnVoices attempts to indicate that an author is a member of the underrepresented group portrayed in their book.
Sci-fi, Fantasy & Horror Climate Fiction
Apocalyptic, dire, and full of dread, check out these titles.
Strange Schools
Sometimes, education goes beyond reading, writing, and all the rest. These stories for adults feature unusual educational systems.
Under-the-Radar Staff Picks
No one can read every book, but we asked our staff to suggest some titles they wish more people would read.
Unreliable Narrators
Readers often believe that they can trust the narrator, but that’s not always the case.
Winter Chills – Mysteries and Thrillers
Whether you want to get cozy or get goosebumps, check out these wintry selections.
Women in Historical Fiction
A sampling of historical fiction that features strong female leads, some inspired by real-life heroines throughout the centuries.
Women in Translation
August is Women in Translation Month, a time to both celebrate and read works in translation by women authors.
Yule Flip!: Holiday Stories
Enjoy these stories full of wintry settings, heartwarming family gatherings, icy battles, delectable drama, and true love.
Exploring LGBTQIA+ Pride Through Fiction
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, but these books are worth reading all year.