During the week, it can be tough to stay on top of everything. On Fridays, though, we suggest kicking back to catch up on all the delightful literary reading the internet has to offer. Don’t have the time to hunt for good reads? Never fear. We've rounded up the best bookish reading of the week for you.

We Read...

NYPL's most recommended books of 2016, from Octavia Butler's Kindred to Rivka Galchen's Little Labors. Turn of the century posters? Yes, please. We need to talk about book deserts. Check out the 19th century predecessors to infographics and for the new year, consider reading some books that end with beginnings. In January, we've got author talks on culinary history, feminism, street art, and more. Have you seen the amazing #ReadersUnite posts? Find out the books bringing readers together, then go on and share one of your own alongside folks like Roseanne Cash and Mindy Kaling! Listen to Richard Price and Michael Chabon talk about the tough job of writing fiction.

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TGIF:

No need to get up! Join our librarians from the home, office, playground — wherever you have internet access — for book recs on Twitter by following our handle @NYPLrecommends from 10 AM to 11 AM every Friday. This week, we're taking a break, but you can check NYPL Recommends any time for more suggestions. ​

Our last Twitter office hours of 2016! Who needs a book recommendation? Tell us one you liked and we'll suggest another. #FridayReads pic.twitter.com/gbsfCKUlji

— NYPL Recommends (@NYPLRecommends) December 30, 2016

@Jennifer_Stone @LBardugo is great! How about more great magical YA: the Gemma Doyle books by @libbabray? #FridayReads

— NYPL Recommends (@NYPLRecommends) December 30, 2016

@LBardugo @NYPLRecommends @Jennifer_Stone @libbabray THIRDED

— angelica renée (@ReinaDeLaIsla) December 30, 2016

@ReinaDeLaIsla @LBardugo @NYPLRecommends @Jennifer_Stone Aww, you guys. *blushes* pic.twitter.com/bMEnIwQv9k

— Libba Bray (@libbabray) December 30, 2016

What did you read?

If you read something fantastic this week, share with our community of readers in the comment section below.