Discover Our Anniversary Book List
As part of our 125th anniversary, The New York Public Library released our 125 Books We Love list to celebrate some of the titles that have inspired us to #LoveReading. That's a lot of books—but don't worry! We're here to help you explore the list and find your next great read.
There are so many ways to explore the 125 Books We Love list and celebrate how much you #LoveReading. Below find out how you can discover these titles: recommended reading selections from our librarians, books in different formats, a brand new book club you can join from anywhere, and more.
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Read the 125 Books We Love List on Our SimplyE App
LEARN MOREFind a selection of books from the 125 Books We Love list on SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app that makes it easy to borrow e-books and audiobooks.
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The Librarian Is In: Monthly Book Club
LISTENOur The Librarian Is In podcast hosts Frank and Rhonda are inviting listeners to read along with them as they select books from the list for their new monthly book club. Their next book club pick will be The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson.
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DIY Craft: 125 Books We Love at Home
LEARN MOREUse our free download to make your very own 125 Books We Love portable list! Craft includes a printable list and step-by-step instructions to make your very own library card pocket.
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125 Books We Love: Accessible Formats
LEARN MOREAlmost all of the books on the 125 Books We Love list are available from the Andrew Heiskell Library in talking books and/or braille on the BARD Mobile app, provided free through the National Library Service.
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7 Books to Help Lapsed Readers Get Back into Reading
LEARN MOREThese books will draw you in, excite you, and set you back on the reading path.
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5 Books that Are Hidden Gems Ready to Be Discovered
LEARN MOREThese books on our 125 Books We Love list are flying just a bit below the radar.
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19 Women of Color on the Books that Made Them Fall in Love with Reading
LEARN MOREMelissa Harris-Perry interviews a congresswoman, a progressive prosecutor, and 17 more incredible women who shared the books that turned them into readers.
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Why It's so Hard to Find Leslie Feinberg’s 'Stone Butch Blues'
LEARN MOREIf you're having a hard time getting your hands on a print copy of this seminal text, here's why. Plus, recommended reading based on 'Stone Butch Blues'
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Neil Gaiman: What Book Made You #LoveReading?
SHARE NOWTo celebrate the launch of the list, Neil Gaiman recounted his love of books and libraries—and invited you to do the same. Share your memories with us!
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All the Reasons to #LoveReading
LEARN MOREHear are just some of the great responses we received when we asked you what book made you #LoveReading.
