May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which makes it a great time to check out some new fiction by authors with AAPI heritage! There's a little something for everyone on this list--horror, romance, sci-fi, historical fiction, and more!
Books for Fans of Sinners
Are you a fan of Ryan Coogler's genre-bending historical horror film Sinners? If so, here are some YA and adult books that are set in the same time period and/or addressing similar themes. (If you want to watch the movie itself, it's currently only in theaters.)
April is Arab American Heritage Month
April is Arab American Heritage Month! For your next read, why not check out one of these great works of fiction by Arab American authors?
Run to the Library
MHL will be closed on Sunday, April 20 and Monday, April 21st. But if Monday's Boston Marathon inspires you to lace up your running shoes, here are some books you can check out to improve your skills!
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month, which makes it a great time to check out these works of nonfiction written by people on the autism spectrum.
New Poetry for National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. If you'd like a little more poetry in your life, check out some of the newest additions to MHL's poetry collection.
Books for Fans of Minecraft
Are you one of the many, many fans of the video game (and now movie!) Minecraft? If so, we've got some books for you! You can get tips and tricks for playing the game as well as learn more about the history of Minecraft and other games.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. That makes it a particularly great day to check out new fiction written by transgender and nonbinary authors!
Historical Fiction for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women's History Month, here are some works of fiction inspired by the lives of real women throughout history.
2025 Rise: Top Ten Feminist Books
Each year, the American Library Association compiles Rise: A Feminist Book List, collecting the best feminist literature for readers age 0-18. In honor of Women's History Month, here are this year's Rise Top Ten. You can see the full list of titles at the ALA website!