Books & E-Books

We love to read. The only thing we like more is helping readers like you discover books you will not want to put down. Explore our staff picks and recommended reading lists, or ask us for suggestions.



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BookFlix

BookFlix pairs animated stories with real-world concepts to help new readers improve their skills.

Books on Your Device

Learn how to get started with e-books and audiobooks on your device.
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Hoopla Digital Comics

Enjoy thousands of digital comics and graphic novels in our Hoopla Digital Collection.
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O'Reilly Complete Public Library (formerly Safari Books Online)

Read digital books on software, programming and business.
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OverDrive and Libby

We have thousands of e-books and audiobooks you can borrow for three weeks and download to most devices.
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Peak Picks

Visit any Library branch to find new and popular books available with no holds and no wait.
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Staff Picks

Discover the best fiction and nonfiction books, selected by our staff.
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Staff Picks for Adults 50+

Discover books on topics related to the aging experience.

Staff Picks for Kids

Discover the best books for kids of all ages, selected by our staff.

Staff Picks for Teens

Discover the best books for teens and fans of young adult fiction, selected by our staff.
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TumbleBooks

TumbleBooks is a curated database of children's e-books.
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ZAPP Zine Collection

Discover more than 30,000 zines, minicomics and other self-published and small press titles.

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Staff Picks

More Staff Picks

Seattle Staff Faves 2023: Fiction

View the complete book list: Seattle Staff Faves 2023: Fiction

Seattle Staff Faves 2023: Nonfiction

View the complete book list: Seattle Staff Faves 2023: Nonfiction

Staff Favorites for Teens 2023

View the complete book list: Staff Favorites for Teens 2023

Staff Faves 2023: Kids Picture Books

View the complete book list: Staff Faves 2023: Kids Picture Books 

Staff Faves 2023: Books for Kids

View the complete book list: Staff Faves 2023: Books for Kids

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