It's a new year, and we asked Times Union staffers, librarians, business owners and readers like you to recommend their favorite books that focus on new beginnings.

When the snow starts falling, and the world goes magically quiet, these are the books I always turn to, from romance, ...

Ever wonder what your favorite celebrities are reading — whether it’s a timeless classic or the buzzy bestseller they can’t ...

How are you rolling into 2026? I’m on a bit of a hot reading streak, which I’ll take! I had a lull in the middle of the year, so it’s nice to feel like reading is coming more naturally to me right now ...

The year 2025 has officially come to an end, and a glance at our shelves tells us our collection of books has almost doubled ...

This year’s books for educators make me feel hopeful for the possibilities of the human race. Covering topics such as nature and spirituality in children, neurodiversity-affirming schools, and the ...

Step aside, celebrity book clubs – it's Barack Obama's turn to share his favorite books of the summer. Twice a year, the former president lets Americans into his leisurely pastimes, sharing a list of ...