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Genre Quest! Summer Reading Fun for Adults

Access Genre Quest!Summer is the perfect time to get lost in good books...and to find new reading interests. If you’re like most readers, you think you know what you like. This summer, we invite you on a quest to discover new worlds of fiction!

Check out Genre Quest! Summer Reading Fun for Adults at the Boulder Public Library.

Discussion Groups

View a list of our many book and discussion groups that regularly meet at the Main Library and branches.

Information includes a description of the group, contact information, meeting locations & dates, and upcoming discussion subjects.

Recent Arrivals

Check out the latest additions to our adult collection:

Also of interest:

Staff Reviews

Read Boulder Public Library staff reviews of fiction and non-fiction books that we've liked, found interesting, or both!

New reviews are available every month, and past reviews are archived online.

Books in a Bag

Books in a Bag is our newest program for book groups. This program allows your book club to check out 10 copies of one title. You'll also get background materials including an author biography and thoughtful questions to help guide your group's discussion.

See a list of our Books in a Bag kits in the library catalog.

Links for Readers

Explore other resources for readers, including NoveList, a subscription-based reader's guide available free to Boulder Public Library card holders.

Prize and Award Winners

Browse our collection of literary award winners, including recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, Man Booker Prize, the PEN / Faulkner and more.

NextReads

Picking your next book just got easier! Sign up for free book suggestions by e-mail newsletter with the NextReads service.

You can also access the archive of past newsletters.

Suggest a Purchase

Can't find a title in our collection? Use this form to suggest a purchase.

What's a Reader's Specialist, you ask?

Come to visit the Fiction Help Desk, or "Reader's Specialist Desk", in the Main Library and find out. We are librarians who specialize in fiction and all of its genres. We are here to help you with any questions, advice and recommendations you need. A valuable tool for your reading pleasure!