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Reading Recommendations: Archived booklists

This guide provides the resources to assist you in locating what to read next. Browse the resources below or check with the Reference Librarian at your Delaware Public Library for Reader's Advisory assistance.

What to read after Alchemy of Secrets (or while you wait!)

Readers who love contemporary fantasy, myth-infused mysteries, or dreamlike stories full of twists will be mesmerized by these magical picks! From Libby.

For Fans Of . . . Labubu

Totally charmed by labubus? Then explore these books for more whimsical, cute, weird, and maybe even a little creepy imaginary and mythical creatures.

Notable Books Coming in August

The Best New Book Releases For July 15, 2025

Best of 2024: The 10 Most Popular Book Lists of the Year

Best of 2023: The 10 Most Popular Book Lists of the Year

11 Lighthearted Reads with
Big-Hearted Moments

Rejuvenate your mood with this list of hilariously charming novels that also carry a surprising amount of emotional weight. Just like the hit TV series Ted Lasso, these books seem all fun and light-heartedness at first, but pack a big punch when it counts. Each is guaranteed to keep you laughing through your tears.

offtheshelf.com

Best Book Club Books of 2022

From mysteries to family dramas to true stories to uplifting books to sad ones, there’s something for everyone on this list of the best book clubs books to add to your roster for your groups.

bookriot.com

Books that Pass the Bechdel Test

Definition: The Bechdel test is a measure of the representation of women in fiction. It asks whether a work features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man. - www.earlybirdbooks.com

Eco Fiction 4/22

Earth Day is Friday, April 22, 2022

Eco fiction has environmental themes, narratives surrounding human impact on the climate crisis, the natural world, environmental activism, animal and human rights issues, and more. Some eco fiction is futuristic, and more often than not it is dystopic because of the dire state of the climate emergency that faces us. - www.bookriot.com