Welcome to The Librarians Recommend, the newsletter where we, the people who recommend books for a living, bring you our picks for the most anticipated or relevant titles coming out each month.  

 So sit back and relax while we help you find that book you didn't know you were looking for...

"One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.” - Malala Yousafzai

Book Chat 

Have you read any good books lately? Stop by the library for this informal gathering on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM from September to May. 

Book Chat is not a book club, it's a place to talk about our favorite books and authors, why we love reading, hot new releases, and more! Share your reads and listen to picks and pans of this avid group of readers. All are welcome to attend. 

Register for an Email Reminder. 

See the Top Books recommended by Book Chat in September. 

Our Picks for September

Lots of books are being published this month and we think it's the perfect time to read.  

 Click here see our list of the best books published in September.

The Librarians Recommend Video

On this month's The Librarians' Recommend Video we talk about a big variety of books; horror, dystopian, romance, comedy, historical fiction both civil war and Korean war era, and a crime thriller. 

 Click here to watch this month's video!

Series Roundup

Series fans, this one's for you! There are so many compelling series, some of which have been going on for years. These are the latest installments of some of the most popular series. We can't think of a better time to get hooked on a series! 

Click here to see our list of new books in your favorite series.

Hispanic Heritage Month 

Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community.  

Click here to see our list. 

Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs-up for their own library card. 

For fun, we created a list of books about librarians or set in libraries. Click here to see our list. 

Massachusetts Center for the Book - 2023 Reading Challenge

Join the Challenge 

Click here to register.  Choose a book each month for the monthly challenge, fill out the form each month. That's it! 

The Challenge for September is to read a book by an author with your first of last name.

BookMatch & NoveList 

We've given you a lot of great recommendations, but it's always possible that you didn't see anything that appealed to you personally. Did you know that you can get a personalized list of reading recommendations from us through our all new BookMatch service? Fill out this quick survey and you'll get a great book list in your inbox within a week. This service is free, confidential, and designed for adult and teen readers.

Or check out NoveList Plus, our fiction & nonfiction database that provides title and author recommendations, reviews, annotations, and much more.