Find your next great read
Our 2021 Favorites
Our 2021 Favorites Created by SCLSNJ Staff We work in a library so naturally we love books. Here’s some of our favorite books we read (re-read or newly discovered) in 2021: “Another” by Yukito ... read more about Our 2021 Favorites
Say Cheese
Say Cheese Created by Amy Atzert, collection development librarian Today is National Cheese Lover’s Day. Oh just the thought of the ooey, gooey, creamy, stuff makes me hungry. According to the National Today website, ... read more about Say Cheese
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: “Red Truck, Yellow Truck” by Michelle Robinson; illustrated Jez Tuya
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: “Red Truck, Yellow Truck” by Michelle Robinson; illustrated Jez Tuya Review by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian Red truck and yellow truck roll out in the morning for a ... read more about For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: “Red Truck, Yellow Truck” by Michelle Robinson; illustrated Jez Tuya
Professional Development With LinkedIn Learning for Library
Professional Development With LinkedIn Learning for Library Created by Linda Tripp, collection development librarian Being highly skilled in a particular field or career does not automatically guarantee career success, if certain soft skills—abilities that ... read more about Professional Development With LinkedIn Learning for Library
Soup’s On
Soup’s On Created by Amy Atzert, collection development librarian No wonder January is National Soup Month. The healing, warm, comforting brew soothes us on dark, cold, winter days and nights. Soup is often a ... read more about Soup’s On
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: “Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates” by Cheryl B. Klein; illustrated by Abhi Alwar
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: “Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates” by Cheryl B. Klein; illustrated by Abhi Alwar Review by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian Henry and Marvin are roommates. They have been living together ... read more about For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: “Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates” by Cheryl B. Klein; illustrated by Abhi Alwar
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.