Find your next great read
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Created by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian Leaves are turning, the weather is cooling and the scents of apple cider and pumpkin spice are in the ... read more about It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
“Suburban Dicks” by Fabian Nicieza
“Suburban Dicks” by Fabian Nicieza Review by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian Andie Stern just wanted to use the restroom. But the cops are blocking the way to the back of the gas station. ... read more about “Suburban Dicks” by Fabian Nicieza
2021 Ignyte Award for Best Novel
2021 Ignyte Award for Best Novel Created by Bob Helmbrecht, collection development librarian The 2021 Ignyte Awards were announced this weekend by the FIYAHCON 2021 committee. These awards “seek to celebrate the vibrancy and ... read more about 2021 Ignyte Award for Best Novel
Booker Prize Shortlist Announced
Booker Prize Shortlist Announced Borrowed by Linda Tripp, collection development librarian Our literary friends across the pond have announced the six finalists for the Booker Prize for Fiction, regarded by many as the leading ... read more about Booker Prize Shortlist Announced
“Where the Light Enters: Building a Family, Discovering Myself” by Jill Biden
“Where the Light Enters: Building a Family, Discovering Myself” by Jill Biden Review by Seana Zimmer, adult services library assistant at the Hillsborough branch First Lady Jill Biden explores family and faith in this ... read more about “Where the Light Enters: Building a Family, Discovering Myself” by Jill Biden
September Debut Novels You Don’t Want to Miss
September Debut Novels You Don’t Want to Miss Borrowed by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian The librarians over at Ingram (one of SCLSNJ‘s print materials vendors) do such a great job curating lists of ... read more about September Debut Novels You Don’t Want to Miss
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.
- LibraryAware 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.