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The CPL’s top 10 July reads

by Cambridge Public LibraryThursday, August 6, 2026Thursday, August 6, 2026

Check out the most popular books in Adult Fiction and Nonfiction this month at Cambridge Public Libraries

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Young poets are honored for ‘playful to inspiring’ works

by Betsy GrobanMonday, August 3, 2026Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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Existential philosophy with Jell-O: A recipe for readers

by MIT Press BookstoreWednesday, July 22, 2026Friday, July 24, 2026

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‘Day Care Stories,’ ‘East of Eden’ and more

by Porter Square BooksWednesday, July 15, 2026Friday, July 24, 2026

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The CPL’s top 10 June reads

by Cambridge Public LibraryWednesday, July 15, 2026Friday, July 24, 2026

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Rediscovering America’s Orwell

by Christopher LydonThursday, June 25, 2026Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Harvard Book Store to open Boston location this fall

by Ruth TamTuesday, June 16, 2026Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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‘Birds Up Close,’ and other picks for what to read

by adminThursday, June 11, 2026Thursday, June 11, 2026

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The CPL’s top 10 May reads

by adminWednesday, June 10, 2026Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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Regional politics will make climate change impact worse for Cambridge, Boston

by Kathy BurgeWednesday, June 3, 2026Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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Runners of the world, unite! Racers establish the People’s Republic of Danehy Park, if only for an evening

Organizers bill their Guinea Pig One Mile Race as a rebellion against high race fees.

by Alex Degterev Monday, August 10, 2026Monday, August 10, 2026

New donut shop owner hopes we’ll all be voracious bovines

Greedy Cow Donut Factory is the newest venture for the owner of what was Cambridgeport’s Surya Indian Kitchen.

by Madison Lucchesi Monday, August 10, 2026Monday, August 10, 2026

Cambridge sixth grader’s self-charging energy system up for award

Ahmed Abdelsalam is one of 10 finalists for the 3M Young Scientist award. His project aims to convert movement, such as walking, into energy.

by Julia Carpi Sunday, August 9, 2026Sunday, August 9, 2026

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Category: Books + Ideas

The CPL’s top 10 July reads

Young poets are honored for ‘playful to inspiring’ works

Existential philosophy with Jell-O: A recipe for readers

‘Day Care Stories,’ ‘East of Eden’ and more

The CPL’s top 10 June reads

Rediscovering America’s Orwell

Harvard Book Store to open Boston location this fall

‘Birds Up Close,’ and other picks for what to read

The CPL’s top 10 May reads

Regional politics will make climate change impact worse for Cambridge, Boston

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