Reading Lists
Alex Awards 2023

Are you looking for something new? These titles are winners of the Alex Award, books written for adults, but have appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 1 ...
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American Library in Paris Book Award

This is a list of the titles that made the shortlist for the American Library in Paris Book Award for 2023 and winners from 2013-2023.  The prize is given to a ...
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Books to Read Before College

GoingIvy.com recommends these books to help you prepare for college. Find the article with summaries here: https://goingivy.com/articles/12-books-every-high-sch ...
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Edgar Award Nominees 2024

These are the nominees for the 2024 Edgar Awards.  Named for Edgar Allan Poe, these awards nominate the best mysteries of the year.  Look for the winners o ...
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Fractured Fairytales

These stories give a different twist on a classic fairy tale!All titles may not be available at the Hamburg or Lake Shore Libraries.  Please check our catalog for availability.


Hamburg Director's Book Club Past Selections

These titles were selected by the director of the Hamburg Library for his Director's Book Club in 2023 and 2024 that received four stars or more on GoodReads.com.&nb ...
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Hamburg Librarian Favorites - Miss Ashley

These are adult fiction and non-fiction books recommended by Ashley, a librarian at the Hamburg Library.  All titles may not be available at the Lake Shore or H ...
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Hugo Awards 2023

The Hugo Awards honor the best in Science Fiction.*All titles may not be available at Hamburg and Lake Shore.  Please check our catalog*


Lake Shore Librarian Favorites - Miss Stephanie

These are adult fiction and non-fiction books recommended by Stephanie, the librarian at the Lake Shore Library.  All titles may not be available at the Lake Sh ...
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Like Bridgerton? Try these!

Did you love Netflix's Bridgerton series?  Can't get enough of Julia Quinn's novels?  Try these titles next!The Hamburg and Lake Shore libraries may n ...
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Los Angeles Times Book Prizes 2023

These are the finalists for the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes for 2023!  For a complete list and more information on the finalists, visit https://www.latim ...
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Mayor Brown's Reading Rules Young Adult Titles

These titles are recommended for Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown's Reading Rules! Kids Summer Reading Challenge.  Additional information on how to enter can be found ...
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National Book Awards 2023

Here are the winners and shortlists for the National Book Awards, awarded November 15, 2023.Fiction winner: Blackouts by Justin TorresNon-fiction winner:&n ...
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New York Times Best Books of 2023

These are the books that the New York Times chose as their best books of 2023.The Library may not own all of these books, please check our catalog for availability.


Oprah's Book Club Picks

These are Oprah's most recent selections for her book club.  All titles may not be available at the Hamburg and Lake Shore Libraries and a hold may be necessary.


Stoker Award Nominees 2024

These titles are on the preliminary ballot for the Stoker Awards for Novel and First Novel, presented by the Horror Writers Association.  This is not a complete ...
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Stoker Award Nominees 2024 - Young Adult

These titles are on the preliminary ballot for the Stoker Awards for Young Adult Novel, presented by the Horror Writers Association.  This is not a complete lis ...
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Stonewall Book Awards 2023

The Stonewall Book Awards are presented to English language books that have exceptional merit relating to the LGBTQIA+ experience.The Hamburg and Lake Shor ...
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The Booker Prize Shortlist 2024

This is the short list for the 2024 Booker Prize and the International Booker Prize.  The winners will be announced on May 21.The rest of the titles on this lis ...
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Travel, Intrigue, & Adventure

These books will capture the imagination of adult readers, with a mix of genres and voices.


United We Stand

Divided We Fall, United We Stand: a diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, and real-world issues important to you.The Hamburg and Lake Shore Librarie ...
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Wild and Free

A diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, adventure, and nature geared toward the YA reader.Not all of these titles may be available at the Hamburg or ...
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Wilderness Thrillers

In the world of thriller books, “don’t go into the woods” is an adage as old as time. Whether you’re into mystery books that will terrify you or mystery books full o ...
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Women's Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction 2024

This is the Shortlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction and Non-fiction.   The winner will be announced on June 13.  For more information visit:https: ...
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YA Around the World

Explore the world from your couch with these books.  Every continent is represented! Visit our catalog or ask at the circulation desk for titles not available at Hamburg or Lake Shore Libraries.


YA Around the World

These books take place in a different country around the world--all continents are covered!  Go on an adventure this summer and check one out!All titles may not ...
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YA Duologies

Looking for a series but don't want to read 100 books?  Try these two-books series available at the Hamburg Library!


2023 Best Books for Young Adults

This list was drawn up by the Young Adult Library Services Association as the top 10 best books for young adults in 2023.  For more information and the entire l ...
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Page to Screen 2024

These titles are being adapted to movie or TV series in 2024!*The Hamburg and Lake Shore Libraries may not own all titles, so check the library catalog for availability*


Great Graphic Novels

These books were selected as the top 10 great graphic novels for teens in 2023 by the Young Adult Library Services Association (non-fiction and fiction).  For m ...
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Like Colleen Hoover? Try these!

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Reese's Book Club 2023-2024

These titles were selected for Reese's Book Club for 2023-2024!For additional titles, check her website at https://reesesbookclub.com/picks*all titles may not b ...
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Previous Lake Shore Library Book Club Picks

This list includes the best* books chosen for the Lake Shore Library Book Club!*Books with four or more stars on GoodReads.com*all titles may not be available at the ...
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Read with Jenna 2023-2024

These books were independently chosen by Jenna Bush Hager.  These are her picks from June 2023-June 2024.  All titles may not be available at the Hamburg a ...
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Banned Books

Books banned throughout history.  Visit our catalog or ask at the circulation desk for titles not available at Hamburg or Lake Shore Libraries.For more informat ...
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