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Adult Booklists

Your Next Read

 

Fill out this form and we'll email you a list of 3 to 4 books selected just for you.

Please allow at least 3 days for our librarians to compile a list of books for you.

Thanks for your request. You will receive an email with a list of librarian-recommended books in 3 to 4 days.

Reader's Advisory

What We're Reading

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images of book covers of books recommended by Tenafly Library Staff Members

Check out our lists of must-read books. One includes recommendations from out Book Talks members and the other includes suggestions from library staff members.

 

From literary fiction to memoirs, our Boot Talks participants curated a wide range of genres in our list of must-read books. 

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Click one of the graphics to find your next favorite read today!​

Join the 2026 Book Talks 50 Book Challenge

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  1. Click the image for a list of book recommendations from 2017.

  2. Have your library account number handy (your library card) to place a request for any of the books on the list.

  3. We'll contact you when the book is ready for pick up.

Stop by the library starting December 16 to pick up a reading log.​

Learn more at our Kick Off Meeting on Tuesday, December 16 at 7 pm (adults only).

Register for the December 16 meeting here.

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You do not have to attend meertings to take part in the challenge.

Click here to get Book Talks recommendations from our Book Talks eNews.

What We Are Reading
Book Talks 2026 50 Book Challenge

Let's Celebrate

  • Click on the image to find book recommendations in each category.

  • Find a book you like. Click on "Find in Library Catalog"

  • Click on "Place Request".

  • We'll contact you when your book is available for pick up.

  • Check back often. Lists will be updated regularly. 

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We Recommend

  • Click on the image to find book recommendations in each category.

  • Find a book you like. Click on "Find in Library Catalog"

  • Click on "Place Request".

  • We'll contact you when your book is available for pick up.

  • Check back often. Lists updated often. 

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two books, text says memoir and biography
two books. text says classics
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two books, text says literary fiction
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Books recommended by NPR, Goodreads Readers and Booklist

Click the images below to reach these best-of lists.

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