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Just Released! NYPL's Best Books of 2024

Explore our expertly curated list of the best new reads, including titles for adults, kids, and teens—plus, mejores libros para pequeños!

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  • 2024 in Review: New York City Books

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What's On

  • Author Talks & Conversations

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  • Kids & Teens

  • Other Events

  • Between the Lines | High and Rising: A Book About De La Soul

    Mon, Dec 16 | 6 PM

    Library for the Performing Arts

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  • Nicole Duffy on Robert Joffrey's The Nutcracker

    Wed, Dec 18 | 1 PM

    Library for the Performing Arts & Online

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  • Discover More Author Talks at NYPL

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  • The Library After Hours: James Baldwin

    Fri, Dec 13 | 7–10 PM

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  • Between the Lines | High and Rising: A Book About De La Soul

    Mon, Dec 16 | 6 PM

    Library for the Performing Arts

    Two people balance their legs on top of each other in a performance on a hardwood dance floor.

  • Nicole Duffy on Robert Joffrey's The Nutcracker

    Wed, Dec 18 | 1 PM

    Library for the Performing Arts & Online

    Three ballerinas with tiaras and white dresses stand around a man who looks directly at the camera dressed in a coat and suit.

  • Discover More Author Talks at NYPL

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    Various Locations

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In the Collection

  • The Briar Club

    Kate Quinn

    AdultFiction

  • The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

    Gennifer Choldenko

    ChildrenFiction

  • Ninetails: Nine Tales

    Sally Wen Mao

    AdultFiction

  • Break to You

    Neal Shusterman, Debra Young, Michelle Knowlden

    Young AdultFiction

  • Not in Love

    Ali Hazelwood

    AdultFiction

  • Edenville

    Sam Rebelein

    AdultHorror

  • Blessed Water

    Margot Douaihy

    AdultMystery

  • The Understory

    Saneh Sangsuk

    AdultFiction

  • Mother Doll

    Katya Apekina

    AdultFiction

  • You're Embarrassing Yourself

    Desiree Akhavan

    AdultNon-Fiction

From Our Blog

  • Remembering Nikki Giovanni

    The New York Public Library mourns the loss of celebrated writer, teacher, and activist Nikki Giovanni, who passed away on December 9, 2024.

     


     

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  • 'Wicked' and More Retellings from the Land of Oz

    These retellings and re-imaginings turn Baum's classic story on its head in various, delightful ways.

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