Every year the New York Public Library curates a selection of recommended reads selected by their expert librarians. The books encompass an array of genres, diverse stories and inspiring ideas with the top ten books for adults, teens and kids included.
This weekend we’re going to feature all three lists to give you some recommendations. Today we’re featuring books for adults, but do check back tomorrow for the next list!
You can find this and more adult reading lists here at the NYPL website.

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