Are you looking for your next great read? We can help! Visit us in person, explore reading recommendations online, join an in-person or online book discussion, get recommendations on Facebook, tune in to our televised book club segments, and more. Get started here!

Sunday Nights on Facebook
Join us on Sunday nights at 8:30 p.m. on Facebook for Currently Reading. Enjoy this hour during which book enthusiasts share favorite books and offer suggestion about what to read next. Find out about the books that have everyone talking.

Indy Now Book Club
Catch book recommendations and Library program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show with Ryan and Jillian on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Browse our past appearances.

In-Person & Online Book Discussions
Do you love talking about books? Join one of our book discussions or book clubs available both in-person and online.

Online Reading Recommendations
NovelList and NovelList K-8 are online services that offer reading recommendations. Browse both fiction and nonfiction, read-alike suggestions, series information, reviews, and lists of recommended and award-winning books for adults, teens and kids. Learn how to start on this video tutorial. Also try Book Connections which includes a “find the right book for you” feature.

Would you prefer one-on-one help? Call or ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email ask-a- librarian.

Make a selection from one of the book lists below created by our staff of avid readers. You can also follow our staff’s most recently published lists on the library catalog home page. Don’t miss our If You Like… suggestions that cover all the favorite genres like science fiction, graphic novels, romance, and more. Finally, don’t miss What We’re Reading Teens and What We’re Reading Kids.

Celebrate Hispanic Authors

Choose one of these outstanding books by authors whose writing is made unique and compelling by the ancestry they trace to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South American or other Spanish-speaking country in the Caribbean. Read one, listen to one, suggest one for your book club, or read one to your child or class!

U.S. Women’s Labor Activism

Throughout American history, women have always been at the forefront of fighting for workers’ rights and safety. Here are some books and documentaries that the library has available.

Title - On the LineTitle - Elaine Black YonedaTitle - A Brick and A BibleTitle - Fight Like Hell

Stab That Wool! (Needle Felting)

Needle Felting… what’s that about? There are a TON of books about these topics, and it can be overwhelming so I’ve taking some time to identify which books you might like best.
Want to try hands-on? Check out the 2 different class options at the end of the list coming to a branch near you in Fall 2025 (3D Needle Felting & Needle Felt Painting).

Title - Needle FeltingTitle - Little Needle-felt AnimalsTitle - Cute Dogs to Needle FeltTitle - Felted Feathered Friends

The After Effects of 9/11

The attacks of September 11th, 2001 wounded the American people. The significant losses of life and traumatic experiences were felt across the country and world. From New York City to the Pentagon to rural Pennsylvania, these events will be remembered and memorialized forever.

Further, this pain and terror also had massive effects on America foreign and domestic policy, started international wars, and saw major increases of Islamophobia. These books share the tragic events of 9/11 as well as the multitude of consequences from the actions taken in response.

Title - September 11Title - The Day That Shook AmericaTitle - Fall and RiseTitle - To Start A War

About the Heart

There’s so much to know about the human heart — how it has been understood through time in various cultures and how to keep (or restore) healthy heart/cardiovascular function. Explore the books in this list to deepen your understanding and enhance your health.

Title - The Curious History of the HeartTitle - The End of Heart DiseaseTitle - THE BEATING HEARTTitle - Blood Pressure Down

Libros de Negocios en Español – Talleres para Pequeñas Empresas (Small Business Series)

La Serie de Pequeñas Empresas (Small Business Series) de este año incluye dos talleres en español

El lunes, 8 de septiembre: Aprovechando las Redes Sociales para el Crecimiento Empresarial

El lunes, 15 de septiembre: Máscrecimiento, menos estrés: Impulsa tu negocio con el poder de la Inteligencia Artificial

Obtener más información e inscribirse en los talleres

Aquí se presenta una lista de libros en español para propietarios de pequeñas empresas que ofrecemos en la Biblioteca Pública de Indianápolis

Title - Sé diferenteTitle - El libro de los negociosTitle - Un paso a la vezTitle - 100 ideas de negocios para arrancar hoy

Latine Fantasy

Check out a sampling of fantasy novels – with a bit of mythology, folklore, and magical realism – that explore Latin American worlds and cultures.

Title - The Inheritance of Orquídea DivinaTitle - Gods of Jade and ShadowTitle - Beasts of CarnavalTitle - Sun of Blood and Ruin

Bisexual Visibility Day Reads: Adult

September 23rd is Bisexual Visibility Day! Check out some of these reads to enjoy bisexual characters in adult fiction and nonfiction. Some are romance, others fiction, and even some fantasy. Celebrate Bisexual Visibility Day with us here at IndyPL!

Title - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugoTitle - The Last SunTitle - Rosaline Palmer Takes the CakeTitle - The Space Between Worlds

Jewish and Kosher Cuisine

To know a culture is to know its food. Here is a collection of cookbooks that celebrate Jewish culture and cuisine. You’ll find traditional favorites and kosher meals as well as modern recreations for those looking to meet vegan or paleo diets. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next Shabbat dinner, wanting to recreate a favorite Pesach dish, or interested in trying out Jewish foods for the first time, these cookbooks will guide your culinary journey into foods, flavors, and customs from all over the world.

Title - Cooking Alla GiudiaTitle - Honey Cake & LatkesTitle - KoshersoulTitle - Modern Jewish Comfort Food

Pop Art

Pop Art began as a rebellion against the dominant approaches to art and culture and traditional ideas on what art should be. Artists felt that what they were taught in art school and what they saw in museums did not represent their lives and what they saw in society. Instead they turned to sources such as movies, advertising, product packaging, pop music and comic books for their imagery.

Title - Pop ArtTitle - Pop ArtTitle - Pop ArtTitle - Pop Art

How to be a Troll

Have you been following the Governor of California as he trolls the current Federal Administration on social media? Whether you’re revelling in the schadenfreude or shaking your fist, here are some titles that explore the practice as it relates to politics.

Title - It Came From Something AwfulTitle - Troll NationTitle - Social EngineeringTitle - Lie Machines

Buried Truths, Dangerous Hearts: Romantic Suspense Novels Where Secrets Refuse to Stay Hidden

In the world of romantic suspense, love is never simple—especially when it’s entangled with lies, hidden crimes, and secrets meant to stay buried. These books blend passion and peril, proving that sometimes the past doesn’t just haunt—it kills.

Title - The WitnessTitle - Night SinsTitle - Shadow WomanTitle - Cut and Run

Indiana and Other Midwest Poets

Explore Hoosier and other Midwest poets and writers with a flare for the written word. Join us to celebrate the landscape of Indiana poetry at Central Library on Monday, November 10 at 6 pm for Poetry Through the Lens, presented by Brick St. Poetry.

Title - ContinuumTitle - Tough Boy SonatasTitle - The Book of (more) DelightsTitle - Bright Dead Things

Werk It: Nonfiction Books on Drag Culture and Performance

Drag has always been more than wigs and lashes—it’s protest, play, survival, and glitter all rolled into one. This list of nonfiction works captures drag’s artistry and politics across decades and continents, from smoky backrooms to global stages. Whether you’re looking for memoir, oral history, or cultural critique, these books show why drag has always been at the beating heart of queer culture.

Title - Glitter and ConcreteTitle - Legendary ChildrenTitle - DragTitle - Drag

Author in Focus: Elif Shafak

Elif Shafak is an internationally acclaimed British-Turkish author known for her richly layered novels that weave together history, politics, mysticism, and feminism. Hailed by the Financial Times as “Turkey’s leading female novelist,” Shafak explores themes such as identity, belonging, gender, and the tension between tradition and modernity. Her work often gives voice to the silenced and marginalized, offering a deeply human lens on both personal and collective struggles across cultures and generations.

Title - There Are Rivers in the SkyTitle - The Island of Missing TreesTitle - 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange WorldTitle - Three Daughters of Eve

Suspense Books Featuring Older Protagonists

If you enjoyed the charm and mystery of The Thursday Murder Club, this list is for you. These suspenseful reads feature older protagonists, retirees, detectives, and unlikely heroes, who bring wit, wisdom, and a rebellious streak to crime-solving and adventure.

Title - Mrs. PlanskyTitle - The Darkest EveningTitle - Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent TouristTitle - A Legacy of Spies

Are you looking for reading recommendations for teens? We can help! Visit us in person or online to get great ideas for your next great read. For one-on-one help call or ask a Library staff member at any of our locations. You can also call, text, or email ask-a- librarian! Here are some more ideas to help you find what to read next.

  • Follow our staff’s most recently published book lists on the library catalog home page.
  • Don’t miss our If You Like… suggestions that cover all the favorite genres like science fiction, graphic novels, romance, and more.
  • Join us Sunday nights at 8:30 p.m. on Facebook for Currently Reading where book enthusiasts offer their suggestions.
  • Catch book recommendations and IndyPL program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show with Ryan and Jillian on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Browse our past appearances.
  • You can also get reading recommendations online from NovelList or Book Connections. Read book reviews, see “read alike” lists, browse starred reviews, and more.

Make a selection from one of the book lists below created by our staff of avid readers whose reading experiences and tastes cover about any interest you can think of!

Idol Manga

Explore the various sides of the entertainment industry with these idol-focused manga titles. With a variety of genres to choose from – comedy, romance, drama, or mystery – these stories shine a spotlight on the world of idols, fans, and celebrity culture. This list features a mix of titles from our teen and adult collections, each title on the list is labeled with the intended audience.

Title - TamonTitle - Not your IdolTitle - Oshi No KoTitle - Phantom of the Idol

Bisexual Visibility Day Reads: YA

September 23rd is Bisexual Visibility Day! Check out some of these reads to enjoy bisexual characters in young adult fiction. Some are romance, others fiction, and even some fantasy. Celebrate Bisexual Visibility Day with us here at IndyPL!

Title - The Girl Next DoorTitle - Six of CrowsTitle - FlowerheartTitle - Fire

Korean Manhwa for Teens

Manhwa (만화) is the general term for Korean comics and print cartoons. These manhwa titles are a part of our teen collection and feature a variety of genres. While manhwa can seem similar to Japanese manga, there are several differences. Manga typically features black and white illustrations and manhwa is usually illustrated in color. Another difference is how it’s read; manga is typically read from right to left and manhwa is read from left to right. If you’re a reader of webcomics, some of these titles may seem familiar as many were originally published online.

Title - Your LetterTitle - The HorizonTitle - Dark MoonTitle - Omniscient Reader

Freaky Friday

the long time coming sequel, Freakier Friday, premiers August 8th. Hilarious onscreen mother-daughter duo Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are now, 22 years later, a grandmother-mother duo. While you wait for the new release to hit theaters (and then library shelves), check out some other popular movie franchise sequels where our young protagonists return all grown up!

Title - Beetle JuiceTitle - Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceTitle - Bill & TedTitle - Bill & Ted Face the Music

Disability Representation in Fantasy and Science Fiction

These stories feature characters in fantastical or futuristic settings whose disabilities are not “magically cured”; some of them do use familiar mobility aids or prosthetics, and/or they are fighting for a society that accommodates and supports their differences. Some of the stories, the disability is just an aspect of the character and doesn’t affect the plot really. I’ve tried my best to include stories that are either #OwnVoices (the author personally shares the disability or is intimately aware of the disability (a family member has it) or it has been confirmed that great care and research was taken when writing the story, and they’ve avoided certain harmful tropes.

Title - Witch Hat AtelierTitle - DeeplightTitle - The Bone HousesTitle - Unbroken

If You Like Brandon Sanderson

For fans of the Cosmere, the Cytoverse, and other works by Brandon Sanderson. If you enjoy god-level magic systems, dense world histories, complex political systems, superheroes, fairy tales, space operas, heists, and tales that focus on the actions of average people trying to change the system – these books are for you!

Title - SteelheartTitle - ViciousTitle - RenegadesTitle - Skyward

Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Editions

The hardcover Fullmetal Editions, include 5-7 chapters each instead of the 3-5 the original volumes did, causing there to be 18 volumes of the Fullmetal Editions compared to the original 27 volumes.

Title - Fullmetal AlchemistTitle - Fullmetal AlchemistTitle - Fullmetal AlchemistTitle - Fullmetal Alchemist

Staff Picks 2024- Best of Teen

Enjoy this list of our favorite YA reads of 2024, which spans genres. Enjoy dark academia, fake dating, poetry, comic adventures, subverted fantasy tropes, heists, D&D, and more!

Don’t forget that this year, we’ve included our favorite selections from the back catalog, in the hopes you can get your hands on a book you’ll love right now.

Title - Where Sleeping Girls LieTitle - Hockey Girl Loves Drama BoyTitle - Dear WendyTitle - The Unboxing of A Black Girl

100 Books Before Graduation

Read 100 books before graduating from high school and receive prizes as you work toward your goal. Prizes will be awarded after reading 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 books! Most importantly, students will expand their mind, vocabulary, critical thinking, and test scores! This program is for students in grades 7-12. Learn more about 100 Books Before Graduation and register.

Are you looking for reading recommendations for kids? We can help! Visit us in person or online to get ideas for great reads for kids. For one-on-one help call or ask a Library staff member at any of our locations. You can also call, text, or email ask-a- librarian!

This collection of book lists created by our staff can assist students with homework, help them find more books by their favorite authors, and aid parents in finding books for the youngest readers, among other things! We add new lists each month so returning readers can continue to find their next read! Find more reading recommendations for kids in our blog or enjoy storytime online.

You can also get reading recommendations online from NoveList K-8 Plus or Book Connections. Read book reviews, see “read alike” lists, browse starred reviews, and more.

Whooo Loves Owls!?!

Do you enjoy owls? Here are some great stories featuring owls!

Title - OwlsTitle - OwlsTitle - This Is OwlTitle - Time for Bed, Little Owls!

Los Libros Favoritos de Señora Flo

Señora Flo hace hora de cuentos, y estos son sus libros favoritos para leer a los niños.

Title - ¡Ladra, George!Title - El peor teddy del mundoTitle - Cómo dicen te quiero los dinosaurios?Title - Cinco enormes dinosaurios

X Marks the Spot! Books of Maps, Treasure, and Adventure

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a reading adventure this Talk Like a Pirate Day with stories full of treasure maps, secret clues, daring journeys, and plenty of pirate spirit. Whether your little buccaneers are searching for hidden gold, following a magical map, or solving mysteries, these books will spark imagination and excitement on the high seas of storytelling.

Title - How I Became A PirateTitle - Pirates Love UnderpantsTitle - Treasure IslandTitle - Treasure Island

Mindfulness and Meditation Picture Books and Juvenile Nonfiction

Mindfulness and meditation can be a great part of improving and maintaining healthy mental and emotional well-being. Here you will find picture books and some juvenile nonfiction that display and teach the principles of being mindful and meditating.

Title - HereTitle - ListenTitle - ItTitle - Be More Dog

Picture Books and Juvenile Nonfiction About Mental Health and Illness

Each year has a Mental Health Awareness Month and a Suicide Prevention Month, but mental health is important all year long! If your young one or someone close to your family is struggling with their mental health, then some of these titles may help them understand themselves or others better.

As many of the forewords and afterwards within these titles share, please reach out to a professional if needed. These books are meant to help, not treat on their own.

Title - A Blue Kind of DayTitle - A Voice in the StormTitle - Dark CloudTitle - The Whatifs

BIG FEELINGS

A part of mental and emotional health is understanding what you’re feeling, so here are some Social-Emotional Learning picture books about feelings and emotions. First, we have some books that deal with a variety of emotions, and then there are titles that relate to one emotion. Because fears are such a part of growing up (at least for some of us), the last few titles are about facing fears (stage fright, swimming, the dark, etc.).

Title - Sometimes I CryTitle - What Feelings Do When No OneTitle - How Do You Feel?Title - Monster Emotions

Indigenous Picture Books

Indigenous picture books offer a wonderful way to introduce children to the diverse cultures, stories, and perspectives of Indigenous peoples. Many picture books feature Indigenous characters and themes, often highlighting traditions, family connections, and the importance of the natural world. Many of the books highlighted below are award-winners.

Title - Chooch HelpedTitle - Fry BreadTitle - We All PlayTitle - May We Have Enough to Share

Staff Picks 2024 – Best of Picture Books

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Our staff share some of their favorite picture books from 2024 that they have seen – from beautiful to funny, we hope there is something for you and your littlest readers to enjoy.

Title - The Yellow BusTitle - Treehouse TownTitle - It Bears RepeatingTitle - The Bakery Dragon

Staff Picks 2024 – Best of Fiction for Kids

Some of our favorite new fiction titles published for kids. At the very bottom of the list, enjoy older bonus material: staff were also asked if they read an older title/not published in 2024 that they might also recommend.

Title - FerrisTitle - The Bletchley RiddleTitle - Amari And The Despicable WondersTitle - The Color of Sound

Staff Picks 2024 – Best of Beginning and Early Readers for Kids

Staff sent in some of their favorite 2024 books that fall into our JZ and JE category. JZ are the books for young readers that are beginning to read on their own and typically these books have very controlled vocabulary and still a lot of pictures. (Think Piggie and Elephant; Bob books; Yasmin). JEs are books that introduce a longer narrative and sometimes chapters or vignettes; contain more content; characters that have depth and experiences. (Think Magic Treehouse or Bad Guy series)

Title - Bunny and ClydeTitle - Fox Plays BallTitle - The Adventure and Other StoriesTitle - The Cozy Home

Join Us for Storytime!

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  • Event: Storytime at Eagle – Baby & Toddler
  • Date & Time: Monday, September 08, 10:30am
  • Location: Eagle Branch
  • Description: Children ages 0-2 and a caregiver are invited for a story, songs, rhymes, and activities designed with our littlest future readers in mind!
  • No Registration Required.
  • Event: Storytime at Lawrence – Pajama Storytime!
  • Date & Time: Monday, September 08, 6:30pm
  • Location: Lawrence Branch
  • Description: Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fun. Stay after stories are finished for some literacy activities and play time.
  • No Registration Required.
  • Event: Bilingual Storytime at Wayne – Baby and Toddler
  • Date & Time: Tuesday, September 09, 10:30am
  • Location: Wayne Branch
  • Description: Babies and toddlers up to age 2 with an adult are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by socialization and playtime with age appropriate toys.
  • No Registration Required.
  • Event: Storytime at Southport – Preschool
  • Date & Time: Tuesday, September 09, 10:30am
  • Location: Southport Branch
  • Description: Preschoolers ages 3 – 5 and an adult are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills and school preparedness. This program will be followed by age appropriate learning activities.
  • No Registration Required.

Catch book recommendations and IndyPL program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show with Ryan and Jillian on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Enjoy the most recent segment or browse the listing of past shows that highlight a variety of reading suggestions.

Current Segment

February 12
Meet the Artists
(Jacquelyn Green)


2025

January 15
East 38th Street Branch Zine Collection
(Joanna Conrad  and Bambi Pea)

Indy Now Book Club Archive

2024

December 18
2024 Staff Picks
(Taylor VanTryon and Emily Cain)

December 4
Holiday Workshops & Activities
(Jill Edwards)

November 20
Fostering Literacy with the World Languages Collection
(Olanike Olaniyi and Keshia McEntire)

November 6
Fall Fest
(Bryanna Barnes)

October 23
Crafting at the Library
(Kelsey Abernathy)

October 9
Meet an Author, Be an Author
(Jill Edwards)

September 11
Fall Programs for Teens
(Kirsten Weaver)

August 27
Small Business Series
(Rachel Wood, Ryan Donnelly)

August 13
Homeschool Resources
(Devery North)

July 31
Legal Resources
(Ryan Donnelly)

July 3
Quick Reads Collection
(Deb Lambert)

June 5
Juneteenth Bookfest
(Bryanna Barnes)

May 8
Meet Your Neighbor Programming Series and Travel-themed Books
(Keshia McEntire)

April 24
Dia del Niño Be My Neighbor Day
(Jessica Neeb-Smith)

March 27
Patent and Trademark Resources
(Ryan Donnelly)

March 13
Books About Self-love and the Center for Black Literature & Culture Programs (Bryanna Barnes)

February 28
Joyful Books by Black Authors
(Keshia McEntire and Alton Parks)

February 14
Meet The Artists
(Jaquelyn Green)

January 17
Book Clubs
(Kris Gould, Keshia McEntire)

January 3
Books to Support New Years Resolutions
(Rachel Wood)

2023

December 20
Graphic Novels and Arts Programs (Kelsey Abernathy)

December 7
Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
(Natasha Hollenbach and Jyoti Verderame)

November 8
Fall Fest
(Jacquelyn Green)

October 25
Books for Chess Players
(Jordan Hunt, Charlie Cain)

September 27
Indy Cinema Series
(Jason Davis)

August 30
Small Business Series
(Alexandra Loewen)

August 16
Digital Creativity Work Stations
(Dawn Hawkins and Stephanie Flood)

August 2
Disability Representation
(Keshia McEntire)

July 5
Foraging Outside
(Anika Williams)

June 21
More Than a Place Podcast
(Sakura Fuqua)

June 7
Summer Reading Program
(Emily Thomas)

April 10
Books About Building Community and the New Glendale Branch
(Amy Buell)

April 12
Sci-Fi Books
(Kirsten Weaver)
Featured Books: Sci-Fi Books

March 29
Dia del Nino
(Emily Thomas)
Featured Books: Dia del Nino

March 15
Making a Positive Difference in the Community
(Leah Kim)
Featured BooksBooks for Hoosiers Hoping to Make a Difference

February 15
Romance Novels for Valentines Day
(Kirsten Weaver)
Featured BooksRomance Novels for Valentines Day

February 15
Romance Novels for Valentines Day
(Kirsten Weaver)
Featured BooksRomance Novels for Valentines Day

February 1
Meet the Artists
(Kimberly Brown)

January 18
Biographies and Memoirs
(Liz Schoettle)
Featured BooksBiographies & Memoirs

January 4
Computer and Technology Classes and Resources
(Marianne Mackenzie & Charlie Cain)
Featured BooksDigital Skills for the New Year

2022

December 21
Holiday Book Recommendations for Families (Devery North)
Devery’s segment starts at 22:20.
Featured BooksCelebrate the Holidays Through Books

December 7
Fall Fest & Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge XVI (Kim Ewers)
Featured BooksFall Fest & Slammin’ Rhymes

October 27
Center for Black Literature & Culture 5th Anniversary (Amira Malcom)
Featured BooksCBLC’s Fifth Anniversary

October 20

Book Recommendations (Rachel Wood)

September 28
Introduction to Kadir Nelson (Shael Weidenbach)
Featured BooksKadir Nelson

August 31
Let’s Get Down to Business (Alexandra Loewen)
Featured BooksBooks About Business

August 17
Book Clubs Available at the Indianapolis Public Library (Sakura Fuqua) We offer a variety of in-person and online book discussions for adults, teens & kids.
Learn more!

August 3
Good Reads About Money (Rachel Nevada Wood)
Featured BooksGood Reads About Money

July 20 Books with Indiana Ties (Shelby Graam-Pavan)
Featured BooksBooks with Indiana Ties

July 6 Pick Up a New Hobby (Chris Hogsett)
Featured BooksPick Up a New Hobby

June 22 Summer Love Reading Recommendations (Keshia McEntire)
Featured BooksSummer Romance

June 8 Summer Reads: Pride Month (Liz Schoettle)
Featured BooksPride Reads

May 25
Adult Summer Reading Sports Reads (Rachel Wood)
Featured BooksSports Reads

May 1
Adult Summer Reading Program (Leah Kim)
Featured BooksBooks for Busy People

April 27
Graphic Novels (Chris Hogsett)
Featured Books
Graphic Novels for Kids

April 13
Spring Reads: Dystopian Fiction (Kirsten Weaver)
Featured Books
Dystopian Reads

March 31
Local Black Authors (Keshia McEntire)
Featured BooksLocal Black Authors

March 16
Music Related (Rachel Wood)
Featured BooksMusic-Related Reads

March 2
True Crime (Shelby Graam)
Featured BooksTrue Crime and Thrillers

February 16
Love Stories for February (Kirsten Weaver)
Featured BooksYA Love Stories

February 2
Book Club Kick Off (Rachel Wood)
Featured Books: Books by Black Authors

Find a book discussion near you!

Join our virtual author talks to enjoy conversation with the authors behind your favorite books from the comfort of home. What questions have you always wanted to ask? Submit your questions online. We will also take questions during the event and will cover as many questions as time allows! Browse our archive of past virtual author talks for even more insightful discussions

Virtual Author Talk: Argue Les…
  • Event: Virtual Author Talk: Argue Less and Talk More
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, September 10, 2:00pm
  • Location: Online
  • Description: Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.
  • Register Here
Virtual Author Talk: Our Faile…
  • Event: Virtual Author Talk: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2:00pm
  • Location: Online
  • Description: Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers like Mark Twain who broke all the rules.
  • Register Here
Virtual Author Talk: Nuestra A…
  • Event: Virtual Author Talk: Nuestra América
  • Date & Time: Thursday, October 02, 2:00pm
  • Location: Online
  • Description: Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
  • Register Here
Virtual Author Talk: 10 Years …
  • Event: Virtual Author Talk: 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy
  • Date & Time: Thursday, October 09, 7:00pm
  • Location: Online
  • Description: Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave!
  • Register Here
Virtual Author Talk: Finding M…
  • Event: Virtual Author Talk: Finding My Way
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, October 22, 7:00pm
  • Location: Online
  • Description: You’re invited to be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way.
  • Register Here
Virtual Author Talk: Courtly I…
  • Event: Virtual Author Talk: Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2:00pm
  • Location: Online
  • Description: Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (forthcoming October 14, 2025).
  • Register Here

Are you looking for your next great read?

We can help! Visit us in-person, explore reading recommendations online, join an in-person or online book discussion, get recommendations on Facebook, tune in to our televised book club segments, and more. Get started here!

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Join us on Sunday nights at 8:30pm on Facebook for Currently Reading. Enjoy this hour during which book enthusiasts share favorite books and offer suggestion about what to read next. Find out about the books that have everyone talkin

Wednesday Mornings – Indy Now Book Club

Catch book recommendations and IndyPL program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show with Ryan and Jillian on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Browse our past appearances.

In-Person & Online Book Discussions

Do you love talking about books? Join one of our book discussions or book clubs available both in-person and online

Online Reading Recommendations

NovelList and NovelList K-8 are online services that offer reading recommendations. Browse both fiction and nonfiction, read-alike suggestions, series information, reviews, and lists of recommended and award-winning books for adults, teens and kids. Learn how to start on this video tutorial. Also try Book Connections which includes a “find the right book for you” feature.

Would you prefer one-on-one help? Call or ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email ask-a- librarian.