November 2026
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Fiction to Celebrate Trans Voices
Trans people have always existed. Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20th, a day to mark trans lives lost to violence, observed after Transgender Awareness Week. Here are some recent adult fiction books that capture the history, complexity, and dynamism of the trans experience. Mad Eden, the debut novel by Morgan Thomas, author of the… Continue reading
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Notes on the Page: Books on the Power of Music
Music in literature is having a big boom right now, exploring the life, creativity, and torments of musicians in fiction. Check out one of these recent novels to get your music fix on the page! Yiyun Li’s latest novel (and Peak Pick!) Music Against the Night uses the true story of 18th century married musicians… Continue reading
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Check Out the 2026-27 Global Reading Challenge Books
The 2026-27 Global Reading Challenge has launched! Last week, the Library revealed this year’s book selection for this school-based program, and 72 schools across Seattle are receiving the books and making them available to fourth and fifth graders. Global Reading Challenge, now in its 31st year, is an annual reading incentive program for fourth and… Continue reading
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A House? In This Economy?!
The news is full of stories on rising interest rates, low housing stock, and the many difficulties facing first-time homebuyers. It seems like a great time to read a novel that tackles the vagaries of housing, from horror to romance to the lightly fantastical. Check out the titles on this list: A House? In This… Continue reading
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Adult Fiction for Native American Heritage Month
National Native American Heritage Month, observed in November, honors the histories, cultures, and contributions – historical and ongoing – of Turtle Island’s native peoples. One way to do this is through reading the stories of Indigenous authors. Check out one of these recent titles in adult fiction! Louise Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Band, Chippewa) is one… Continue reading
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Impact Story: Library Patrons Bring Branch Meeting Rooms to Life
In 2024, hula students in northwest Seattle were looking for a place to learn the culture and dance of hula together. They found their answer at The Seattle Public Library’s Broadview Branch. “I was at the branch one day and noticed that they had a meeting room and asked if it was OK to reserve… Continue reading
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Indigenous Stories for Teens
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Here are some great titles for teens highlighting Indigenous experiences and identities. Medicine Wheels by Byron Graves Bryce’s summer before junior year isn’t starting off as expected. After his mom goes back to jail, he goes to stay at his grandparents’ house on Wolf Creek reservation. Once there,… Continue reading