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The Last Equation of Isaac Severy by Nova Jacobs
The Last Equation of Isaac Severy by Nova Jacobs Hazel’s beloved adoptive grandfather has died, apparently by suicide. She is devastated by his death and perplexed by the legacy he left behind...to her. Her ... read more about The Last Equation of Isaac Severy by Nova Jacobs
Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson
Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson Leia is pregnant with Batman’s baby. Seriously. She was at a comic convention, had some drinks at the bar with Batman, they went up to her room...and now she’s ... read more about Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson
The Vanishing Season by Joanna Schaffhausen
The Vanishing Season by Joanna Schaffhausen Ellory Hathaway is convinced that a serial killer is stalking the streets of the small town of Woodbury, Massachusetts. She’s convinced that the next victim will be taken ... read more about The Vanishing Season by Joanna Schaffhausen
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah It’s 1974 and the Albrights, Ernt, Cora and Leni, are moving to Alaska. Leni is hoping that this move will be the one that sticks. That her dad ... read more about The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian
The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian Cassandra is a flight attendant with some problems. She drinks too much. Way too much. So much that she gets blackout drunk and others have to let her ... read more about The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian
Book Review: “Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire” by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville, with illustrations by Brigette Barrager
by Jen Fitzgerald, youth services librarian at SCLSNJ’s North Plainfield Memorial Library branch. Women’s History Month in March is a great opportunity to introduce young children to stories about influential women throughout history. For ... read more about Book Review: “Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire” by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville, with illustrations by Brigette Barrager
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!
- SCLSNJ Recommended Reads
- What are local librarians reading?
- 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.