Staff Picks

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July Staff Picks

An exciting assortment of KDL staff favorites!

June is Pride Month

Check out these recommendations to celebrate pride month.

June Staff Picks

An exciting assortment of KDL staff favorites!

Popular Nonfiction

Nonfiction Preview

These new Nonfiction books are making their way to a branch near you. Place your holds today!

Read Around the Great Lakes

August is National Water Quality Month, and Michiganders are uniquely qualified to appreciate the wonder and danger of the Great Lakes.

July is Disability Pride Month

For a window into another person’s experience, check out one of these memoirs or guides on the theme of disability.

Nonfiction Preview

These new Nonfiction books are making their way to a branch near you. Place your holds today!

Diversity in the Collection

July is Disability Pride Month

For a window into another person’s experience, check out one of these memoirs or guides on the theme of disability.

Grand Rapids Pride Picks

These picks have been selected by Grand Rapids pride attendees during GR Pride 2026.

June is Pride Month

Check out these recommendations to celebrate pride month.

June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month

These novels take place in the Caribbean, or are written by authors from the region, which includes Barbados, Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica.

Read-a-likes / While You Are Waiting

Whistler

Moving, character-driven stories exploring family relationships and life-changing events.

While You Are Waiting for Yesteryear

The newest "it" book has hit the shelves and it is "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke. Check these out while you wait!

While You Are Waiting for Theo Of Golden

While you are stuck in hold purgatory, try one of these heartfelt readalikes for Theo of Golden!

Happy Wife

Every family is hiding something.

Michigan Literature

Read Around the Great Lakes

August is National Water Quality Month, and Michiganders are uniquely qualified to appreciate the wonder and danger of the Great Lakes.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance

Pearl Harbor books explore the 1941 attack, its causes, human stories, and lasting impact, blending history, heroism, and wartime drama.

November is National Adoption Awareness Month

This month brings awareness to the need for adoptive families, as well as the complexities of adoption, identity, belonging, and loss.

Page-Turners to Curl up with this Autumn

Discover this fall’s must-read books—stories of tenacity, love, mystery, and redemption perfect for cozy nights and crisp autumn days.

Audiobooks

The Calamity Club

Historical fiction featuring resilient women, friendship, family secrets, and stories of courage, community, and hope.

Armchair Vacations for Kids

Follow young adventurers on exciting trips and faraway getaways—no suitcase needed!

Sunday Best Romances

Sweet, faith-filled romances with heartfelt love stories, hopeful endings, and clean chemistry.

While You Are Waiting for Yesteryear

The newest "it" book has hit the shelves and it is "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke. Check these out while you wait!

Young Readers

First Day of School Jitters

Let these books guide a good conversation about all the fun, new changes school or preschool will bring.

Picture Books with Summer Vibes

Read these books and get into the summer spirit, great for ages 3-7!

Library Love

Read these stories that take place in the library!

Elementary

FIFA Mania!

Read about soccer-obsessed kids like you!

Armchair Vacations for Kids

Follow young adventurers on exciting trips and faraway getaways—no suitcase needed!

June is Pride Month

Check out these recommendations to celebrate pride month.

Graphic Novels for Summer Reads

Here are some fun, new, summery graphic novels for kids to enjoy. Happy Summer Wonder!

Middle School / High School

Teen Dark Academia

Dark Academia titles to enjoy before heading back to school!

Play the Game!

Read these great books featuring gamer protagonists.

Beach Reads for Teens

It's a great time for a summer romance!

June is Pride Month

Check out these recommendations to celebrate pride month.
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