Adult Booklists

Creative Nonfiction for Deep Thinkers These personal, thought-provoking books blend the creative elements of fiction with the well-researched rhetoric of nonfiction.

Short Story Anthologies An anthology is a collection of multiple works, usually pulled together by one editor with a particular creative vision. These short story anthologies showcase the creative ways that different authors approach the same theme. Find your favorite!

Pacific Northwest Book Awards 2023 The PNBA Awards are presented by the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association. The awards seek to honor excellence in writing from the Pacific Northwest, specifically authors or illustrators residing in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia. Read on for the 2023 shortlist and winners!

Finding Joy The world is filled with small joys, if only we remember to look for them. Try one of these books to unlock your own sense of delight and self-acceptance and find the joy in every day.

Award-Winning eAudiobooks The Audies are awarded to audiobooks each year in categories like Audio Drama and Best Narration. These are the winners and some finalists from 2022, plus some newer titles we think will be nominated in 2023.

Compelling Contemporary Fiction for CoHo Fans Readers love Colleen Hoover books for their plot twists, emotional intensity and readability. Here are some titles to try while you wait for your Colleen Hoover holds.

Book Club Picks Winter 2023 If you’re in need of ideas for your next book club selection, we can help! Our quarterly lists are filled with engaging titles sure to spark discussion. Each title is available in various formats – click the author’s name to see the full list of options.

Crime at the Library There’s a body in the stacks! But never fear, in these thrilling cozy mystery reads there’s always a librarian or an avid library user standing ready to play sleuth.

Cover Trends: Portrait Art Faces are a smart design choice for biographies and character-driven novels. The covers of these books draw us in to read more about the intriguing characters behind the faces.