Recreational Reading

The Fun Reads Collection features high-demand, bestselling and recreational titles selected for easy browsing and enjoyment.

Location: First floor, near the Research Help Desk

What You’ll Find:

• Fiction and nonfiction
• Graphic novels and comic books
• Romance, mystery, and thrillers
• Cookbooks and popular titles

Checkout Details:

Fun Reads books check out for six weeks and may be renewed once.

Browse the Fun Reads collection.

Zines — short for “fanzines” — are small, often handmade publications that explore personal, cultural and creative topics. Originating in the 1980s, zines offer unique voices and perspectives you won’t find elsewhere.

Browse the Library’s zine collection.

Discover your next great read by exploring popular genres from the Library’s collection. Whether you’re looking for an escape, a laugh, or a new perspective, there’s something here for every reader.

• Adventure
  Fast-paced stories filled with action, exploration and high-stakes journeys.
• Children’s Books
  Stories for young readers that spark imagination and a love of reading.
• Coming of Age
  Stories about growth, identity and finding one’s place in the world.
• Fantasy
  Imagined worlds, magic and epic adventures beyond reality.
• Fiction About Real People
  Novels inspired by real lives, blending storytelling with history and biography.
• Graphic Novels
  Visual storytelling through comics and illustrated narratives for all ages.
• Historical Fiction
  Narratives set in the past that bring history to life through story.
• Horror and Suspense
  Dark, thrilling stories designed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
• Humor
  Lighthearted, witty and laugh-out-loud reads to brighten your day.
• Libros en Español
  Novels and stories available in Spanish.
• Mystery
  Suspenseful reads filled with secrets, twists and unforgettable reveals.
• Novels of Home and Family
  Stories that focus on relationships, belonging and family life.
• Political Stories
  Fiction that explores power, justice, leadership and social change.
• Psychological Fiction
  Character-driven stories that explore the mind, identity and human behavior.
• Romance
  Stories centered on relationships, love and emotional connection.
• Science Fiction
  Speculative stories that explore technology, the future, and what’s possible.
• Short Stories
  Compelling narratives told in brief, powerful moments.
• War Stories
  Fiction that examines conflict, courage, and the human cost of war.
• Westerns
  Tales of the American West, frontier life, and rugged independence.