Find your next great read
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: National Book Awards Longlist
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: National Book Awards Longlist Borrowed by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian The National Book Awards unveiled its longlist for Young People’s Literature. Finalists will be revealed Oct. 3, with ... read more about For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: National Book Awards Longlist
September Is National Suicide Prevention Month
September Is National Suicide Prevention Month Created by Linda Tripp, collection development librarian National Suicide Prevention Month is observed every year in September. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community ... read more about September Is National Suicide Prevention Month
“The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
“The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Review by Amy Atzert, collection development librarian Who would think First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune would not only ... read more about “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
“Black Sheep” by Rachel Harrison
“Black Sheep” by Rachel Harrison Review by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian Vesper Wright left home as soon as she came of age and never looked back … until now. A wedding invitation shows ... read more about “Black Sheep” by Rachel Harrison
“Hotel of Secrets” by Diana Biller
“Hotel of Secrets” by Diana Biller Review by Amy Atzert, collection development librarian Marie Wallner is determined to restore her family’s hotel, the Hotel Wallner, to the respected and beautiful talk of the town ... read more about “Hotel of Secrets” by Diana Biller
Fiction for Adults to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Fiction for Adults to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Created by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian “An American Immigrant” by Johanna Rojas Vann “Ana María and the Fox” by Liana De La Rosa “The Cuban ... read more about Fiction for Adults to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Here are some helpful links for finding your next great read. Next time you’re in the library stop by the Reference Desk and talk to our expert staff about what you like (and don’t like!) to read. We’ll be able to offer up suggestions and send you home with books to read right away!
- Library Reads
- Books librarians across the country recommend and love.
- NextReads Newsletters
- Receive an email newsletter containing an annotated list of new books and suggested titles. Simply sign up for e-mail delivery of as many newsletters as you want…it’s FREE!
- Best Seller Lists
- New York Times
- Publisher’s Weekly
- Indiebound
- BookPage
- Book reviews and author interviews.
- This resource is also freely available in print at many of our branches but if you miss it, or misplace your copy, all the information is free online.
- NoveList
- Find a book to match your mood, browse lists, and find author and title read-alikes.
- What’s Next: Books in Series
- Really quick and simple way to search by author, series name, or the title of a book in a series to see what comes next or what you may have missed.