The Wishing Shelf
So many books, so little time.
Help us decide which ones to bring to the catalog. Request a title and we’ll move it into the recording studio as readers ask for it — at 5 requests it joins Coming soon.
34 matchesClear all
- The HobbitJ. R. R. Tolkien · 10–141937Children's classics—3 / 52 more requests to Coming soon
- Parables from NatureMargaret Gatty · 6–101855Allegory & fable3 / 52 more requests to Coming soon
- Andersen’s Fairy TalesHans Christian Andersen · 6–101837Children's classics2 / 53 more requests to Coming soon
- The Roosevelt Bears: Their Travels and AdventuresSeymour Eaton · 6–101906Children's classics2 / 53 more requests to Coming soon
- According to the PatternGrace Livingston Hill · 14+1903Family & household1 / 54 more requests to Coming soon
- Caddie WoodlawnCarol Ryrie Brink · 8–121935Children's classics—1 / 54 more requests to Coming soon
- Dealings with the FairiesGeorge MacDonald · 8–121867Allegory & fable1 / 54 more requests to Coming soon
- Agatha’s Unknown WayPansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) · 12+1898Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Anne of Windy PoplarsL. M. Montgomery · 10–141936Children's classics—0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Aunt Hannah and Martha and JohnPansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) and Mrs. C. M. Livingston · 12+1890Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- By Way of the WildernessPansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) and Mrs. C. M. Livingston · 12+1899Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- By the Shores of Silver LakeLaura Ingalls Wilder · 8–121939Children's classics—0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Bye-Words: A Collection of Tales New and OldCharlotte M. Yonge · 10–141880Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Chrissy’s EndeavorPansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) · 12+1889Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- The Christmas MummersCharlotte M. Yonge · 10–141858Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- The Danvers Papers: An InventionCharlotte M. Yonge · 12+1867Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Doctor Dolittle’s CaravanHugh Lofting · 10–141926Children's classics—0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Doctor Dolittle’s CircusHugh Lofting · 10–141924Children's classics—0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Doctor Dolittle’s GardenHugh Lofting · 10–141927Children's classics—0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Doctor Dolittle’s ZooHugh Lofting · 10–141925Children's classics—0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Ester Ried’s NamesakePansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) · 12+1906Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Farmer BoyLaura Ingalls Wilder · 8–121933Children's classics—0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Found TreasureGrace Livingston Hill · 14+1928Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Freddy Goes to FloridaWalter R. Brooks · 8–121927Children's classics—0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Gabriel Allen, M.P.G. A. Henty · 14+1888History & faith—0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Gertrude’s Diary; and The CubePansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) · 12+1885Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Going West; or, The Perils of a Poor BoyOliver Optic · 10–141875Children's classics0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- The Golden KeyGeorge MacDonald · 10–141867Allegory & fable0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Grandma’s MiraclesPansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) · 8–121902Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Gutta-Percha WillieGeorge MacDonald · 8–12~5h 20m1873Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- A Hedge FencePansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) · 12+1887Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- A Hidden FoeG. A. Henty · 14+1891History & faith0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- Hitty, Her First Hundred YearsRachel Field · 8–121929Children's classics—0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
- The Honor GirlGrace Livingston Hill · 14+1927Family & household0 / 55 more requests to Coming soon
| Title | Source | Requests | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hobbit J. R. R. Tolkien · 10–14 | — | 1937 | Children's classics | — | 3 / 5 2 more requests to Coming soon |
| Parables from Nature Margaret Gatty · 6–10 | — | 1855 | Allegory & fable | Read free | 3 / 5 2 more requests to Coming soon |
| Andersen’s Fairy Tales Hans Christian Andersen · 6–10 | — | 1837 | Children's classics | Read free | 2 / 5 3 more requests to Coming soon |
| The Roosevelt Bears: Their Travels and Adventures Seymour Eaton · 6–10 | — | 1906 | Children's classics | Read free | 2 / 5 3 more requests to Coming soon |
| According to the Pattern Grace Livingston Hill · 14+ | — | 1903 | Family & household | Read free | 1 / 5 4 more requests to Coming soon |
| Caddie Woodlawn Carol Ryrie Brink · 8–12 | — | 1935 | Children's classics | — | 1 / 5 4 more requests to Coming soon |
| Dealings with the Fairies George MacDonald · 8–12 | — | 1867 | Allegory & fable | Read free | 1 / 5 4 more requests to Coming soon |
| Agatha’s Unknown Way Pansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) · 12+ | — | 1898 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Anne of Windy Poplars L. M. Montgomery · 10–14 | — | 1936 | Children's classics | — | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Aunt Hannah and Martha and John Pansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) and Mrs. C. M. Livingston · 12+ | — | 1890 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| By Way of the Wilderness Pansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) and Mrs. C. M. Livingston · 12+ | — | 1899 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| By the Shores of Silver Lake Laura Ingalls Wilder · 8–12 | — | 1939 | Children's classics | — | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Bye-Words: A Collection of Tales New and Old Charlotte M. Yonge · 10–14 | — | 1880 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Chrissy’s Endeavor Pansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) · 12+ | — | 1889 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| The Christmas Mummers Charlotte M. Yonge · 10–14 | — | 1858 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| The Danvers Papers: An Invention Charlotte M. Yonge · 12+ | — | 1867 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Doctor Dolittle’s Caravan Hugh Lofting · 10–14 | — | 1926 | Children's classics | — | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Doctor Dolittle’s Circus Hugh Lofting · 10–14 | — | 1924 | Children's classics | — | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Doctor Dolittle’s Garden Hugh Lofting · 10–14 | — | 1927 | Children's classics | — | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Doctor Dolittle’s Zoo Hugh Lofting · 10–14 | — | 1925 | Children's classics | — | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Ester Ried’s Namesake Pansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) · 12+ | — | 1906 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Farmer Boy Laura Ingalls Wilder · 8–12 | — | 1933 | Children's classics | — | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Found Treasure Grace Livingston Hill · 14+ | — | 1928 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Freddy Goes to Florida Walter R. Brooks · 8–12 | — | 1927 | Children's classics | — | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Gabriel Allen, M.P. G. A. Henty · 14+ | — | 1888 | History & faith | — | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Gertrude’s Diary; and The Cube Pansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) · 12+ | — | 1885 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Going West; or, The Perils of a Poor Boy Oliver Optic · 10–14 | — | 1875 | Children's classics | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| The Golden Key George MacDonald · 10–14 | — | 1867 | Allegory & fable | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Grandma’s Miracles Pansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) · 8–12 | — | 1902 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Gutta-Percha Willie George MacDonald · 8–12 | ~5h 20m | 1873 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| A Hedge Fence Pansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden) · 12+ | — | 1887 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| A Hidden Foe G. A. Henty · 14+ | — | 1891 | History & faith | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| Hitty, Her First Hundred Years Rachel Field · 8–12 | — | 1929 | Children's classics | — | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |
| The Honor Girl Grace Livingston Hill · 14+ | — | 1927 | Family & household | Read free | 0 / 5 5 more requests to Coming soon |