Adult Collection

We Have All the Stories

From timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, our shelves are filled with a diverse range of literary works that cater to every reader’s taste.

Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping mystery, a heartwarming romance, or an inspiring memoir, we’ve got you covered.

Our collection features both fiction and non-fiction books that will take you on a journey through different cultures, times, and perspectives.

So come on in, explore our collection, and find the perfect book to lose yourself in. We promise that with us, you’ll never run out of stories to read.

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From Our Collection

What's New for Adult Readers

From bestsellers to hidden gems, we’ve got something for everyone. Come explore what’s new and discover your next great read!

Craving something with a little more edge? We picked a few for assured sleepless nights.

Spooky Season on Audiobook

Collin Armstrong - Polybius
Victor Lavalle - The Devil in Silver
Kristen Loesch - The Hong Kong Widow
Kelly Armstrong - Dive Bar at the End of the Road

Find these and more on Libby — some ready now, others just a hold away.

Take your Library Anywhere

Digital Books, Magazines & Audiobooks

What's Hot on Libby

Cover image for "Strangers" by B Burden, e-audiobook
Burden Strangers
Cover image for "Mad Mabel" by S Hepworth, e-audiobook
Hepworth Mad Mabel
Cover image for "The vast enterprise" by C Fehrman, e-audiobook
Fehrman The Vast Enterprise
Cover image for "1929" by A R Sorkin, e-audiobook
Sorkin 1929

We offer a wide selection of digital books, magazines and audiobooks that can be accessed online from anywhere with a library card.

No library card? You can dive right into our digital collections using a UAPL E-Card. Learn more and apply here.

Dare to find your next blood-curdling read …

Oh, the Horror!

Gabrielle Sher - Odessa: a novel
T. Kingfisher - What Stalks the Deep
Marcus Kliewer - The Caretaker: a novel
Kylie Baker - Japanese Gothic

Looking for something you can finish before your coffee gets cold?

However You Like to Read Them: Magazines

Family Handyman Magazine
Bake From Scratch Magazine
Style At Home Magazine (digital)
Gardens Illustrated Magazine (digital)

Found an author you don’t want to lose track of?

Never miss a new release again

Favorite Authors

Never miss a new book from your favorite authors. Sign up for our automatic holds service to secure your place at the front of the line. Just enter your library card number, select the authors you love, and we’ll handle the rest.

Feed your mind, then feed your table. Explore our favorite fall cookbooks and seasonal bites.

Harvest Season

Shea Mcgee - Around the table: tables & traditions for gathering
Marie Viljoen - Forage, Harvest, Feast: a wild-inspired cuisine
Gesine Bullock-Prado - My Harvest Kitchen: 100+ recipes to savor the seasons
Taste of Autumn: filled to the brim with harvest celebrations, tasty recipes and fun for the whole family!

Want a recommendation from someone who’s actually read it? Meet our staff’s favorites.

Staff Picks

John U. Bacon - Gales of November: the untold story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Larry McMurty - Lonesome Dove
Bess Kalb - Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: a true (as told to me) story
Kate Bowler - No Cure For Being Human (and other truths I need to hear)

Better Together

For Book Clubs

Ask for our Book Clubs In A Bag and other helpful materials to start or continue your book club experience.

Not everyone unwinds with a book — and that’s fine by us.

More Than Just Books

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Resident Evil: Requiem [PS5]
View details for "Clair Obscure: Expedition 33"
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [PS5]
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NHL 26 [PS5]
View details for "AstroBot"
Astro Bot [PS5]

Lifelong Learning on Kanopy - Famous Authors series

The Life and Work of Virginia Woolf
The Life and Work of Mark Twain
The Life and Work of Franz Kafka
The Life and Work of John Steinbeck

However you like to spend your evening, our staff can point you to what’s next.

Our librarians are always looking out for you

We Advise Readers

Let our knowledgeable librarians help you find your next big story, the thrill of a lifetime, the best book on your favorite topic, or the perfect companion for a cozy evening.

Visit any of our branches or call us at (614) 486-9621

Find your next book

LibraryReads is a monthly Top 10 list of books chosen by librarians all over the country. You can see the current and past lists at LibraryReads.org

Join our Adult Department’s Goodreads Group: connect with your librarians and other Goodreads Group members to discuss and share book recommendations.

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