Curious to see what Bedford has been reading, watching and listening to in 2025? Check out the carousels below to see the most checked out books, movies, music and more for adults and teens over the last year!
Young Adult Fiction
Fiction (for Adults)
Can you believe that November is upon us already? And it's bringing lots of great new books and movies with it! Browse the carousels below to find some of the new items with November release dates on-order at the Bedford Public Library! (Want to look further ahead? You can also browse on-order materials in our online catalog.)
See something that interests you? Click on a cover image to be taken to our online catalog, where you can log in to your account and get your hold request placed early!
FICTION
Whether you are a fan of spooky season or appreciate the darker side of life all year long, these books featuring dark academia, werewolves, a sentient typewriter, and Edgar Allan Poe will fill the Wednesday-shaped hole in your life if you have already binged the second season. Plus some cello music for good measure (pun intended). Click on the cover image below to visit our online catalog where you can learn more about each title and place a hold by logging into your account!
If you love reading about houses with creaking floorboards, mysterious apparitions or maybe a little more awareness than any dwelling should have, these books may be for you! To learn more about the titles below, click on a cover image to visit the online catalog, where you can also place a hold right from your account.
It's back-to-school time! Celebrate with one of these mysteries for adults or young adults that take place at a high school or college.
Making your picks for summer reading? Want to place your holds now for the latest and greatest movies and books before they even come out? Scroll through the carousels below to see what's on order for adults and teens with a publication date in June!
New Fiction for Adults
New Young Adult Fiction
Find yourself tongue-tied or unable to come up with an on-the-spot comeback? Want tips on how to be a better listener? Preparing to have a difficult conversation you've been delaying for too long? Explore the titles below for books that delve into the art of communication and conversation.
Making your reading list for May? Browse the carousels below to get a look at some of the books (and DVDs) being released this month that are already on-order at the Bedford Public Library.
If you see something that piques your interest, just click the cover image to be taken to our online catalog. There you can get your request in now and be one of the first people to check it out!
Fiction for Adults
Fascinated by artificial intelligence? Want to learn more about this complex technology that's swiftly becoming integrated into modern life? Browse the carousels below to find nonfiction books that explore the world of AI as well as fiction that features AI characters.
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FICTIONS
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