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Books & Reading

Ravenous Readers - Recommended Reading Lists
Are you always on the lookout for new books to read? View recommended reads, bestseller and award winner lists, an author directory, and Book Page, a monthly online publication that keeps you up-to-date with the latest and greatest reads. Sign up to get email newsletters.
Award Winners & Bestsellers
Lists of award winners for kids, teens and adults, along with lists of the current bestsellers.
Caboodles - Book Clubs in a Bag
A Caboodle Kit is a single bag with multiple copies of the same book that you can check out. Caboodle Kits are great for book clubs, informal book groups, or just a group of friends who want to all read the same book.
Book Clubs
Join a book club. We have clubs for adults, teens and children. Find books to discuss (questions, too!) for your own book club.
Nancy Pearl's Picks
Nancy Pearl, renowned ravenous reader and former librarian, writes and reviews books and appears regularly on National Public Radio's Morning Edition. Every month, we'll share Pearl's Picks with you right here on our web site.
Books & Reading Databases
Start here to find great books to read and discuss, information about your favorite authors and genres, and online books for children.
Southwest Books of the Year
The best of Southwestern literature compiled by a distinguished panel of scholars and librarians. A new publication each year!
Lawrence Clark Powell Memorial Lecture
Each year the Lawrence Clark Powell Memorial Lecture is given by a notable Southwestern author whose body of work reflects the values, landscape, history and culture of the region.
New Titles
Check every month for lists of new titles purchased over the past month. Genre fiction and DVD and music CD formats are included.
Bookstores
Can't find a book at the library? Want to buy a special book for someone? Here you'll find local, children's, Southwest and hard-to-find booksellers.