Discover the Best Books, Chosen by Library Staff
Your next great read is just a click away. With hand-picked recommendations by Library staff across 41 locations, you’ll find books for kids, teens, and adults that have been thoughtfully selected for you! Click a title below to borrow your new favorite read.
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Library Staff Picks
"Biscuit's Snow Day Race" by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
"I enjoy the Biscuit books. Biscuit gets into all sorts of mischief!" – Julie, Library Customer Specialist, Blue Ash Branch
"The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien
"It's one of my favorite books. My dad read it to me when I was a child." – Lexie, Library Customer Adviser, Sharonville Branch
"Realm Breaker" by Victoria Aveyard
"I like the characters, plot twists, and banter." – Siobhan, Branch Supervisor - Youth Services, Sharonville Branch
"City of Heavenly Fire" by Cassandra Clare
"This is the series I binge read through high school and middle school." – Heather, Library Customer Adviser, North Central Branch
"Max the Brave" by Ed Vere
"The kids at storytime know the answer before the character in the book!" – Karla, Youth Librarian, North Central Branch
"A Promised Land" by Barack Obama
"It means a lot to me. He's a part of history and I was just very proud of him." – Will, Truck Driver, CHPL Distribution Center
"The Giver" by Lois Lowry
"It's a great story about growing up and learning what the world is like." – Dylan, Library Customer Adviser, Blue Ash Branch
"Naruto" by Masashi Kishimoto
"A classic tale of a ninja in training. He has some awesome adventures!" – Scarlett, Library Customer Adviser, Madeira Branch
"Howl's Moving Castle" by Diana Wynne Jones
"I love the character Sophie. I also love watching the movie when I'm sick!" – Amanda, Children's Librarian, Madeira Branch
"A Killing Frost" by Seanan McGuire
"October Daye series—where the Fae are real, real scary!" – Katheryn, Branch Manager, Norwood Branch
"Lonely Planet Portugal"
"Home sweet home!" – Dina, Library Customer Adviser, Loveland Branch
"The Pomegranate Gate" by Ariel Kaplan
"History and myth entwine as outcasts defy the Inquisition." – Jay, Homework Help & Enrichment Assistant, Northside Branch
"The Wise Man's Fear" by Patrick Rothfuss
"A terrific fantasy with beautiful prose and superb worldbuilding." – Steven, Library Customer Specialist, Loveland Branch
"A Broken Blade" by Melissa Blair
"This story gripped me as I kept saying to myself, 'Just one more chapter.'" – Jazz, Library Customer Adviser, Norwood Branch
"Lucy by the Sea" by Elizabeth Strout
"This book lets us know when life seems to be falling apart, we can still find peace." – Ron, Library Customer Adviser at the Clifton Branch
"The Mystery of Mrs. Christie" by Marie Benedict
"Historical fiction about the 11-day disappearance of Agatha Christie." – Cara, Library Customer Adviser at the Madisonville Branch