Readers' Corner - November 2025

Need reading inspiration? Look no further! Our librarians have created monthly book lists on a variety of subjects and genres, including staff recommendations, book club picks, and just-for-fun reads. You can place holds on items directly from the lists in our catalog below.

Adult Book Lists

Native American Heritage Month

Occurring annually in November, Native American Heritage Month celebrates the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities to ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. Browse this reading list which highlights indigenous authors.

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November Reading Challenge

The Massachusetts Center for the Book's Reading Challenge for the month of November is to read a cookbook or a book about food. Yummy! Browse this list for ideas, and don't forget to submit your monthly entry.

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NY Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

The New York Times released this list of 100 best books published since January 1, 2000. These titles were voted on by over 500 novelists, nonfiction writers, poets, critics and other book lovers, as well as the New York Times Book Review staff. Curious how many of these titles you've read? You can download/print the full checklist here!

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This Month's Book Clubs at the Lawrence Library

Historical Fiction Book Club

Join us on Thursday, December 4th at 5pm in the Meeting Room for the Historical Fiction Book Club.

Book Club

The monthly book club is meeting on Wednesday, November 19th at 7pm upstairs in the history room. All are welcome!

Cookbook Club

The cookbook club will be meeting on Tuesday, November 18th at 6pm in the Meeting Room. Please register for this event and let us know what you'll be bringing!