Books
Book lists, new titles, and resources for readers.
SPPL Staff's Favorite Reads of 2024
Discover the stories that captured our imaginations this year! SPPL staff have curated a list of their favorite reads of 2024.
New & On Order: Fiction
New Fiction Books
New & On Order: Nonfiction
New Nonfiction Books
Featured
Fireside Reading Series 2025
Cozy up for four weeks of readings with great writers. Wednesdays in January at Rondo.
Books About Death and Dying for Elementary Schoolers
These titles address death and dying in a developmentally appropriate way. They can be a good tool for learning, discussion and processing.
Picture Books About Death and Dying
Look to these books to support conversations about death and dying with young children.
Maud Hart Lovelace Division II Book Award Nominees
Children's choice book award given annually by Minnesota Youth Reading Awards and the youth of Minnesota. Division II is for grades 6-8.
Fireside Reading Series 2025
Cozy up for four weeks of readings with great writers. Wednesdays in January at Rondo.
Books About Death and Dying for Elementary Schoolers
These titles address death and dying in a developmentally appropriate way. They can be a good tool for learning, discussion and processing.
Picture Books About Death and Dying
Look to these books to support conversations about death and dying with young children.
Maud Hart Lovelace Division II Book Award Nominees
Children's choice book award given annually by Minnesota Youth Reading Awards and the youth of Minnesota. Division II is for grades 6-8.
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Reading Resources
Book Club in a Bag
Book Club in a Bag sets feature 10 copies of popular titles and a 6-week loan period.
NoveList Plus
Search popular fiction and nonfiction titles to find new books to read. Find author read-alikes, book lists, discussion guides, and more.
Book Lists
Explore staff book lists: new titles, topic and genre lists, reading recommendations, and more!
One Book | One Minnesota
A statewide book club that invites Minnesotans of all ages to read the same book and come together virtually to enjoy, reflect, and discuss.
MN Writes MN Reads
Easy-to-use, free resources for writers to publish and share e-books. Readers: discover books by local writers!
Minnesota Authors on the Map
A collection of writers, from historical to modern times, whose contributions to the state’s literary legacy are profound.
