March is the perfect month to celebrate the stories behind our stories. For Race 200, we’re diving into one of our favorite themes: A Books About Books — novels and nonfiction that adore libraries, reading, and the magic of the written word just as much as we do.
This month’s list is filled with bookish mysteries, literary adventures, library‑centered nonfiction, and stories where books quite literally change lives. Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy tale set among the stacks, a twisty mystery solved through manuscripts, or a heartfelt tribute to the power of reading, you’ll find something to love.
And remember: any book about books counts for extra points this month, so feel free to explore beyond the list. Browse our shelves, check out Hoopla, or borrow from Libby with your AHPL card.
Featured Titles on Libby
- The Book Thief — Markus Zusak
- The Library Book — Susan Orlean
- How to Read a Book — Monica Wood
- What You Are Looking For Is in the Library — Michiko Aoyama
- The Deadly Book Club — Lyn Liao Butler
- The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes — Chanel Cleeton
- Witches of Dubious Origin — Jenn McKinlay
- The Starless Sea — Erin Morgenstern
- Magpie Murders — Anthony Horowitz
- The Woman in the Library — Sulari Gentill
- Female Fantasy — Iman Hariri‑Kia
- The Astral Library — Kate Quinn
Explore More on Hoopla
Browse Hoopla’s collection of book‑themed reads and discover even more stories that celebrate the written word.
Blind Date Books
Looking for a surprise pick? Try one of our Blind Date Books this month.
Earn Extra Points for Race 200
Every book‑about‑books title you read in March helps you uncover more “fossils” and brings our community dinosaur one bone closer to completion. It’s the perfect excuse to fall in love with stories about storytelling.