Books are what libraries are famous for and we have plenty of them for readers of all ages. So it doesn’t matter if you prefer fiction or nonfiction, we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our staff favorites or let us create a personalized reading list just for you.
Reserve copies for your whole book club with just a few simple clicks. We offer an array of titles perfect for your book club. With your library card, you can check out a set which includes 12 to 15 copies โ conveniently packaged in a heavy duty Lexington County Library tote bag. Each set checks out for 1 month (30 days) so everyone has more than enough time to finish the book and discuss.
Looking for great read-alikes? You can log on to NoveList to browse recommendations for any age group. You’ll need the Discus password provided by South Carolina State Library. If you donโt have a Discus password, call any library branch and we’ll be happy to help.
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Chooch Helped (2025)
Big (2024)
Hot Dog (2023)
Watercress (2022)
We are Water Protectors (2021)
The Undefeated (2020)
Hello Lighthouse (2019)
Wolf in the Snow (2018)
Radiant Child: the Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (2017)
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear (2016)
The Adventures of Beekle: the Unimaginary Friend (2015)
Locomotive (2014)
This Is Not My Hat (2013)
A Ball for Daisy (2012)
A Sick Day for Amos McGee (2011)
The Lion & the Mouse (2010)
The House in the Night (2009)
The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2008)
Flotsam (2007)
The Hello, Goodbye Window (2006)
Kitten’s First Full Moon (2005)
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (2004)
My Friend Rabbit (2003)
The Three Pigs (2002)
So You Want to Be President? (2001)
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
2023 Author Winner
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2023 Author Honor
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2023 New Talent Award
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Freewater (2023)
The Last Cuentista (2022)
When You Trap a Tiger (2021)
New Kid (2020)
Merci Suรกrez Changes Gears (2019)
Hello Universe (2018)
The Girl Who Drank the Moon (2017)
Last Stop on Market Street (2016)
Crossover (2015)
Flora & Ulysses (2014)
The One and Only Ivan (2013)
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida (2022)
The Promise (2021)
Shuggie Bain (2020)
The Testament (2019)
Girl, Woman, Other (2019)
Milkman (2018)
Lincoln in the Bardo (2017)
The Sellout (2016)
A Brief History of Seven Killings (2015)
The Narrow Road to the Deep North (2014)
The Luminaries (2013)
Demon Copperhead (2023)
Trust (2023)
The Netanyahus (2022)
The Night Watchman (2021)
The Nickel Boys (2020)
The Overstory (2019)
Less (2018)
The Underground Railroad (2017)
The Sympathizer (2016)
All the Light We Cannot See (2015)
The Goldfinch (2014)
The Orphan Master’s Son (2013)
Get ready to stomp into Summer Reading beginning May 26. Grab a tracking card, earn prizes and uncover prehistoric levels of fun all summer long.
