Library: Reader Resources

Book/Media Lists

Want to read challenging and thought-provoking books? How about books written in a style similar to that of your favorite author? Wondering what books other people are enjoying? Try the following helpful sources.

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Recommendations for Adults

Reviews of Books, Audiobooks and Movies

Magazines and Newspapers: Search for reviews of books, audiobooks and movies in magazines and newspapers through the reference databases provided by our membership in Main Library Alliance
Main Library Alliance Library Catalog: Reviews and summaries of newer books and audiobooks owned by Main Library Alliance libraries may be available along with the cover image.
New Non-Fiction Book Recommendations: Get recommendations from library staff about new nonfiction books.
NoveList Plus: NoveList Plus describes and reviews fiction for all age groups and includes book discussion guides and subject lists. Author read-alike lists discuss why people enjoy an author and suggest other authors who write just like the one you enjoy.
NoveList Plus K-8: All the great features of NoveList Plus, but for kids from kindergarten through eighth grade!
Mostly Fiction: A community of reviewers who voluntarily write about recent books that they read and enjoyed.
No Flying, No Tights: Reviews of graphic novels (also known as book-length comics) with separate sections for kids, teens and adults.