Notable Books for Adults

Published annually, and selected by the Reference and User Services Association division of the ALA, recognizing the year’s 25 most important books.

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Becoming Ghost
eBook - 2025 Poetry, 2026
Nominees: Cathy Linh Che
Not Currently Available.Holds: 0 on 1 copy
Gaza
Book - 2025 Poetry, 2026
Nominees: Nasser Rabah
Adult Nonfiction Book
Available in some locations
Resting Bitch Face
Book - 2025 Poetry, 2026
Nominees: Taylor Byas
Adult Nonfiction Book
All copies in use Availability details
The Opposite of Cruelty
The Opposite of Cruelty
The Opposite of Cruelty
Book Poetry, 2026
Nominees: Steven Leyva
Bluff
Book - 2024 Poetry, 2025
Nominees: Danez Smith
Adult Nonfiction Book
Available in some locations
Leaving Biddle City
Leaving Biddle City
Leaving Biddle City
Book Poetry, 2025
Nominees: Marianne Chan
Something About Living
Book - 2024 Poetry, 2025
Nominees: Lena Khalaf Tuffaha
Adult Nonfiction Book
Available in some locations
Promises of gold
Book - 2023 | Spanish Poetry, 2024
Nominees: José Olivarez
Spanish Adult Nonfiction Book
Available in some locations
Side Notes From the Archivist
Book - 2023 Poetry, 2024
Nominees: Anastacia-Renee
Adult Nonfiction Book
Available in some locations
Trace Evidence
Book - 2023 Poetry, 2024
Nominees: Charif Shanahan
Adult Nonfiction Book
Available in some locations
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