BOOKS
BOOKS
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Meet Maria Gallucci, Local Author of Raised in Silence
Sep 10th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join author Maria Gallucci for a discussion of her book Raised in Silence, a reflection on growing up as a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA).
Friends Members' Preview Night: Used Book Sale
Sep 17th | 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Become a Friends Member access to the Preview Sale before the book sale opens to the public.
Meet Maria Gallucci, Local Author of Raised in Silence
Sep 10th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join author Maria Gallucci for a discussion of her book Raised in Silence, a reflection on growing up as a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA).
Friends Members' Preview Night: Used Book Sale
Sep 17th | 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Become a Friends Member access to the Preview Sale before the book sale opens to the public.
OverDrive/Libby
Download OverDrive eBooks, magazines and audiobooks to your smartphone or tablet with the Libby app.
hoopla
Watch new & classic movies, enjoy chart-topping albums, listen to the latest audiobooks, read eBooks & more with hoopla.
NoveList Plus
NoveList features author read-alikes, book discussion guides, book talks and feature articles.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Includes directories on companies, publishers, associations & more. Search, sort, export & analyze data to your heart's content.
OverDrive/Libby
Download OverDrive eBooks, magazines and audiobooks to your smartphone or tablet with the Libby app.
hoopla
Watch new & classic movies, enjoy chart-topping albums, listen to the latest audiobooks, read eBooks & more with hoopla.
NoveList Plus
NoveList features author read-alikes, book discussion guides, book talks and feature articles.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Includes directories on companies, publishers, associations & more. Search, sort, export & analyze data to your heart's content.
BOOK CLUBS
Book Club 2 Go Kits
Browse the latest Book Club 2 Go Kits. Each kit comes with 10 books and a discussion guide. Fiction and nonfiction. All ages.
Book Clubs
Start (or Join) a Book Club!
Do you like to keep up with the latest books? Want to read books you wouldn’t normally pick up? Consider starting or joining a book club!
Reese's Book Club Selections
Check out this list of the last three years of monthly picks from Reese Witherspoon.
Start (or Join) a Book Club!
Do you like to keep up with the latest books? Want to read books you wouldn’t normally pick up? Consider starting or joining a book club!
Reese's Book Club Selections
Check out this list of the last three years of monthly picks from Reese Witherspoon.
Upcoming Book Club Events
Book Club Selections
May Book Club 2026 Selections
Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:30-10:30 am.
Smoky Hill Afternoon Book Club 2026
Meets the second Wednesday afternoon of each month at 2:00 pm.
May Book Club 2026 Selections
Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:30-10:30 am.
Smoky Hill Afternoon Book Club 2026
Meets the second Wednesday afternoon of each month at 2:00 pm.
AUDIOBOOKS
Audiobooks Blogs and Lists
Upbeat Audiobook Recommendations
For a little light-hearted fun and plenty of loveable characters, both real and fictional, check out this list of uplit (uplifting) listens!
Smoky Hill Staff Picks-Superheroes They don't all wear capes
Inspired by patron feedback, enjoy the people and stories that inspire us, both real and fictional.
Аудиокниги для детей: увлекательные истории и добрые герои
Истории о дружбе, взрослении, фантазии и важных жизненных ценностях, которые интересно слушать всей семьёй.
BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
Biography and Memoirs Blogs and Lists
Remembering: Dersu Uzala
In this post we look at Dersu Uzala, a memoir by Russian explorer Vladimir Arsenyev, first published in 1923, about a Siberian hunter.
Unconventional Women in History
Learn more about just a handful of women who pushed the boundaries with spirit and conviction throughout the years.
All Things Alexander Hamilton
Learn more about the life of Hamilton through these books, videos and music.
CLASSICS
Classics Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Literature Retellings
Want a new twist on an old classic? Check out these retellings of classic tales.
Великие и прекрасные
Книги о великих и талантливых женшинах в Российской истории.
Smoky Hill Staff Picks: Once upon... (classics & retellings)
Check out our favorite classic stories, as well as retellings from other characters' perspectives & variations of the stories!
Recently Ordered Classics
FANTASY
Fantasy Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Romantasy
What do you get when you mix sizzling romance and epic fantasy? Romantasy, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
All Kinds of Family
You'll find many different types of families in these books that range from realistic to fantastical!
Teen Books by Colorado Authors
Discover talented local authors who have written books for teens.
Coming Soon Fantasy Carousel
FICTION
Fiction Blogs and Lists
Delicious in Ya: Books About Food and Cooking
A selection of fiction and nonfiction books about food.
September 2026 Staff Picks
Hand picked by us, for you!
Selecciones del personal: septiembre del 2026
Romance, terror, ciencia ficción, novelas gráficas, ficción histórica, biografías y más. Lecturas, películas y música para adultos y niños.
FOOD & COOKING
Food & Cooking Blogs and Lists
Nuestra Cocina Latina
La mejor forma de celebrar el Mes de la Hispanidad es con nuestros platos tradicionales favoritos.
Bite Into A Good Book!
Check out these mouthwatering stories and fascinating food facts for kids and tweens! Warning: these chapter books may make you hungry.
¡Vamos de viaje por Latinoamérica!
¡Haz las maletas y abre un libro! Recorre Latinoamérica y descubre lugares, tradiciones, sabores y aventuras en cada página.
GENEALOGY & HISTORY
History & Genealogy Blogs and Lists
Meet Author Angel Vigil, 'Borderlands: Living in Two Worlds'
Sep 26th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meet local author and performer Angel Vigil and learn about the history of Hispanic communities in the American Southwest.
All Things Alexander Hamilton
Learn more about the life of Hamilton through these books, videos and music.
When Reality Feels Absurd
Explore Theatre of the Absurd and Epic Theatre through classic plays, key thinkers, and the ideas that transformed modern drama.
Coming Soon History & Genealogy Books
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Graphic Novels Blogs and Lists
Meet Author Lily Williams (Tweens)
Oct 10th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Calling all graphic novel fans! Meet local author and illustrator Lily Williams as she shares her newest graphic novel, Exposures.
Great Graphic Novels!
Need some new graphic novel recommendations? Check out this list!
Trending in YA: Manga
Check out these popular Manga books.
Graphic Novels
Graphic Novels by Age
HISTORICAL FICTION
Historical Fiction Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Historical Fiction
Love reading stories set in the past? Check out some great books in this popular Young Adult trend!
Trending in YA: Impactful Books
Those books that you can't stop thinking about. The story is haunting or inspiring and you just want tell someone about it.
Trending in YA: Teen Historical Romances
Check out some great historical fiction reads for young adults.
Coming Soon Historical Fiction
LGBTQ+
LGBT+ Blogs and Lists
LGBTQ+ Book Club July 2026
The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.
YA Pride: LGBTQ+ Books for Teens
A list of books with LGBTQ+ characters for teens.
2026 LGBTQ+ Staff Recommendations
Celebrate stories of love, queer joy and authentic experiences this June and all year long, hand-picked by Arapahoe Libraries staff.
MYSTERY & THRILLER
Mystery and Thriller Blogs and Lists
Popular in Middle Grade: Mysteries
Here are some recent mysteries for middle grades/middle schoolers that we think you'll like!
Misterio y Suspenso del Mundo Hispano
Crímenes, secretos y giros inesperados te esperan en esta selección de misterio y suspenso de autores de distintos países de habla hispana.
Trending in YA: Horror
Slashers, ghost stories, Gothic romance, and much more--there's something for every horror fan in these books! Updated July 2025.
NONFICTION
Nonfiction Blogs and Lists
Selecciones del personal: septiembre del 2026
Romance, terror, ciencia ficción, novelas gráficas, ficción histórica, biografías y más. Lecturas, películas y música para adultos y niños.
September 2026 Staff Picks
Hand picked by us, for you!
Nuestra Cocina Latina
La mejor forma de celebrar el Mes de la Hispanidad es con nuestros platos tradicionales favoritos.
ROMANCE
Romance Blogs and Lists
Jenny Han Readalikes
Did you like "The Summer I Turned Pretty" and other books by Jenny Han? Then check out these books to keep the vibe going.
Trending in YA: Romantasy
What do you get when you mix sizzling romance and epic fantasy? Romantasy, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Trending in YA: Teen Historical Romances
Check out some great historical fiction reads for young adults.
SCIENCE FICTION
Science Fiction and Fantasy Blogs and Lists
Meet Pierce Brown, Author of the “Red Rising” Series
Sep 24th | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Offsite Location: Franciscan Event Center
Calling all Howlers — gather your pack for a night of insight, conversation and celebration with the mind behind the “Red Rising” series.
Spaced Out: Teen Sci-fi Set in Space
Space opera, aliens, space exploration, or distant planets!
Teen Books for Video Gamers
Fiction, graphic novels, and more for gamers.