Staff Picks for Adults 50+
Discover books on topics related to the aging experience.
Featured Booklists
Basic Computer Skills Class
Resources for those looking to learn basic computer skills. This list is a mix of books, websites, and tutorials.
Finding Health Information You Can Trust
Finding trustworthy health information can seem challenging, but there are many reliable resources if you know where and how to look! (Created May 2023)
Next Chapter: Grief (Fiction)
Grief is a universal emotion which we experience throughout our lives. Here is a list of fiction books which explore the myriad ways we respond to grief and, in turn, may provide a path for our own journeys. (Created September 2023)
Next Chapter: Grief (Nonfiction)
Grief is a universal emotion which we experience throughout our lives. Here is a list of nonfiction books which explore the myriad ways we respond to grief and, in turn, may provide a path for our own journeys. (Created September 2023)
Next Chapter: Caregiving (Fiction and Nonfiction)
Caregiving can be an emotional, financial, medical, and legal rollercoaster. This list focuses on caregiving for adults – our parents, family members and friends. (Created September 2023)
Next Chapter: Alzheimer's and Memory Loss
The titles on this list include guides, innovative approaches to care, and memoirs, especially those which highlight the voices of individuals experiencing memory loss. (Created September 2023)
Next Chapter: Death and Dying (Fiction and Nonfiction)
The resources on this list include novels, memoirs, and nonfiction titles offering insight and practical advice related to death and dying processes. (Created September 2023)
Novels in Verse for Grown ups
In celebration of National Poetry Month, here are a wide variety of novels-in-verse for adult readers. (Created April 2023)
Older Americans Month: Powered by Connection
Older American Month is celebrated each year in May. This booklist includes stories about connection and positive, inclusive aging narratives with both fiction and nonfiction titles. (Created by the Older Adults Work Group, May, 2024)
Older Protagonist
Here are some suggestions from our Librarians for books that feature an older protagonist. Annotations from NoveList, unless otherwise attributed. (Created May 2023)