2024 in Review: More Recommended Reads

Discover more of the great books our expert librarians and staff read this year, including books about New York City and the performing arts, works written and researched at the Library, newly translated literature from around the world, bestselling titles at the Schomburg Shop, and a selection of some of the authors we've hosted in 2024.

  • Made at NYPL

    Explore a range of new books developed with the use of the Library’s research collections, from biographies to novels and poetry. 

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  • New York City Books

    New York City inspires historians, journalists, novelists, memoirists, artists, and creators to publish countless new books every year. 2024 was no different: Dive into these titles concerning the five boroughs of NYC.

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  • Books in Translation

    Get your hands on a range of titles that have been released in English this year, including essays, fiction, and short stories.

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  • About Best Books at NYPL

    Every year the librarians and staff on our Best Books committees read thousands of titles to select noteworthy new books for readers of all ages. Find out more—and check out the highlights of previous years!

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  • Get a Library Card Today!

    If you don’t already have a library card, you can sign up for one for free online today and start reading the Best Books of 2024! Access everything the Library has to offer, from free one-on-one tutoring to music and movies, with your library card.

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  • Start Reading with SimplyE Now

    Prefer to read on your mobile device? Download the Library’s free e-reader app, SimplyE, and gain instant access to hundreds of thousands of books and e-books now, including many of this year’s Best Books.

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  • Download the NYPL App

    Get the power of The New York Public Library, anytime, anywhere. With the NYPL app, you can access everything the Library has to offer from home or while you’re on the go.

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  • Try Shelf Help

    Discover the Library’s personalized book selection service! Tell us your reading interests and we’ll handpick five books just for you. Available for patrons of all ages!

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  • Shop the Library

    Shop gifts for the book lovers in your life and discover a range of contemporary classics at the Library Shop. Library cardholders get 10% off in-store at the Library Shop & Café on the first Saturday of every month! Plus, shop online and get things delivered direct to your home.

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  • Dedicate a Library Book

    The perfect gift for book lovers! When you make a gift of $35 or more, we'll print your loved one's name and a personalized message inside a book in our circulating collection.

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  • Daily Book Recommendations

    Sign up for our Book of the Day emails for fresh ideas for your to-be-read pile!

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