ReadSquared Reading Program

Reading Lists

Adult Book List Color Our World

Find inspiration for your next read from this list of books that contain the themes of color and creativity.

Adult Unearth a Story

Excavate your next great read from these historical and archeological books.

Adventure with an Archaeologist

Take a romantic adventure with these books! All of these romance novels feature archaeologists as main characters.

Historical Fiction Adventure

Go on an adventure through history with one of these books!

Historical Fiction Friendship

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International Thrillers

Go on adventures around the world in these heart-racing international thrillers full of intrigue, suspense, and deception.

Kids Plant a Seed, Read

Explore these stories for school-aged children about gardens, farming, and outdoor fun.

Kids Unearth a Story

Young readers will be immersed in the exciting world of dinosaur fact and fiction within the pages of these books.

New Hampshire Ladybug Picture Book Winners

The Ladybug Picture Book Award is designed to promote early literacy and honor the best in recent children's picture books. Librarians from around the state select 9 ...
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Sci-Fi & Fantasy: Heists of a Lifetime!

These books offer a thrilling adventure of daring intrigue! Follow along as the characters pull off amazing and daring heists!

Teen Book List Color Our World

Main characters with creative and artistic flair populate these books. Pick up a new book from the library or build your To Be Read (TBR) list -- reading colors your world!

Teen Plant a Seed, Read

Dig into these delightful YA fiction books for teens.

Teen Unearth a Story

Friendship, nature, and prehistoric adventure abound in these titles geared towards YA readers.

Travel Adventure

Planning an adventure? Stop by the travel display on the main floor by the elevator to browse travel guides from all over the world.

Travel, Intrigue, & Adventure

These books will capture the imagination of adult readers, with a mix of genres and voices.

1,000 Books - Newborn to 12 months

Encourage your young reader with exciting books that span from simple picture books to more elaborate stories. Watch your child grow into a lifetime book lover.

Women's History

March Challenge! Women's History Month: Read a nonfiction book about a historical woman or a fictionalized account of a real historical woman. This is a list of ...
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1,000 Books - Books for 1 year olds

Help young children develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Read these fun books about animals and rhymes to your young one and watch their imagination grow.

Irish Authors

March Challenge! St. Patrick's Day: Read a book by and Irish author! This is a list of suggested titles. You do NOT have to pick a book from this list to complete the challenge

1,000 Books - Picture Books for 2-year olds

Encourage your toddler to read with exciting books that span from simple picture books to more elaborate stories. Watch your child grow into a lifetime book lover.

Black History Month

February Challenge! Black History Month: Read a book by a Black author, about a Black historical figure, or about Black history. This is a list ...
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1,000 Books - Picture Books for 3-year olds

Encourage your toddler to read with exciting books that span from simple picture books to more elaborate stories. Watch your child grow into a lifetime book lover.

New Year, New You

January Challenge! New Year, New You: Read a book that you consider ‘self-help’ This is a list of suggested titles. You do NOT have to pick a b ...
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1,000 Books - Picture Books for 4-year olds

Encourage your preschooler to read with exciting books that span from simple picture books to more elaborate stories. Watch your child grow into a lifetime book lover.

2025 Fiction Bestsellers

Winter Bonus Challenge! Read a Bestseller from 2025! This is a list of suggested titles and only includes the NYT #1 Bestsellers. You do NOT have to pick ...
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1,000 Books - Picture Books for 5 Year olds

Prepare your child for school by exposing them to reading at a young age. This book list is designed for 5 year olds as they prepare to enter kindergarten.

2025 Nonfiction Bestsellers

Winter Bonus Challenge! Read a Bestseller from 2025! This is a list of suggested titles and only includes the NYT #1 Bestsellers. You do NOT have to pick a b ...
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1,000 Books - Caldecott Award Winners

The Randolph Caldecott Medal, frequently shortened to just the Caldecott, annually recognizes the preceding year's "most distinguished American picture book for children".