Read St. Louis is a community-wide initiative developed by St. Louis County and St. Louis Public Libraries to encourage St. Louisans to read and discuss books.

Fiction: New Voices
Chris Cleave,
Little Bee

“Little Bee” is the haunting novel of a young refugee girl whose violent and courageous journey from a Nigerian beach to a suburban London home puts a stunning face on the worldwide refugee crisis. Click here to learn more>

Young Readers' Fiction:
Ridley Pearson,
Kingdom Keepers III:
Disney in Shadow

In the third installment in Ridley Pearson’s popular adventure series, clues from a dream lead the Magic Kingdom’s teenage “kingdom keepers” into Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot Center. Click here to learn more>

Fiction: Distinguished
Literary Achievement
Richard Russo,
That Old Cape Magic

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo is regarded by many critics as the best writer about small town America since Sherwood Anderson. Russo’s previous works include “Empire Falls,” which won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, “Nobody’s Fool,” and “Bridge of Sighs.” Click here to learn more>

Non Fiction:
Colin Beavan,
No Impact Man

“No Impact Man” is journalist Colin Beavan’sriveting account of the year he committed to making as little impact on the environment as possible, all while living in New York City with his Prada-loving wife, a toddler, and dog. Click here to learn more>

Teen Fiction:
Wendelin Van Draanen,
Flipped

“Flipped” is a classic romantic comedy
of errors told in alternating chapters by
two fresh, funny new voices. Popular
young adult author Wendelin Van Draanen is at her best here with a knockout cast of quirky characters and a hilarious series of misunderstandings, but underlying the humor are two teens in transition. Click here to learn more>

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