What Should I Read Next?

Looking for your new favorite book? Librarians are great resources when it comes to book suggestions, and we are happy to connect you to your next great read. 

The Library Catalog is the best place to see all the items the library has to offer. It will show not only physical copies of books, DVDs, magazines, etc. but it will also show if there is an electronic copy available to download to your device. The main page of the catalog has what are called 'browse categories'. These are showcases we put together to help you navigate the catalog. You will find categories for new items, eMagazines, Staff Picks, Award Winners and more. 

There are a variety of tools to assist you in the discovery of new books. Try out one of the options below to discover something new to read!

Search BookPage online. The print edition of this publication is also available for patrons to take home in the Library's front porch. Kindly sponsored by the Friends of Dororthy Alling Library.

There are many other great resources you can use to lead you to new authors and books you might like. We've listed a few below that we enjoy!

Staff Picks

Each year the staff and volunteers gather their favorite picks and offer them to our patrons as our holiday gift. 

All Genres

I Love Libraries: A website initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) designed for people who use and love libraries.

WhatShouldIReadNext: Enter a book or author you like and this website will search its database for other possible favorites!

Library Booklists: A great blog containing lists of books for all genre's,

Bookwire: Reviews, author features, and a web page listing other web sites covering book awards in all genres.

Whichbook: A completely new way of choosing what to read. Not genre based, give it a try.

Goodreads: Widely used by all ages this site encourages interaction amongst users. Sign up and share what you're reading with friends and see what books they love.

For Kids

Choices Reading Lists: Find choices for children, young adults and books selected by teachers & librarians for youth.

Best Children's Books: This site has books by grade as well as by subject to help you find the perfect book.

Common Sense Media: Reviews by children and adults for books, television, movies, apps, and games.

Readers' Advisory

EarlyWord: Used by librarians to see what's coming next. Contains some bestseller lists.

Omnivoracious: A blog all about books run by the editors at Amazon.com.

Historical Fiction

Uchronia: Another fine alternate history site covering the newest in the genre.

Reading the Past: Previews of upcoming historical fiction and reviews.

Horror

Horror Writers Association: Provides links to new releases, awards and blogs.

Mystery

The Gumshoe Site: Covering Mystery Fiction and the authors who write it.

The Mystery Reader: Reviews, news and a searching feature to look for particular books or authors on the site.

Stop, You're Killing Me: A resource for lovers of mystery, crime, spy and suspense books.

Science Fiction

SFBook: Science Fiction book resource for news and reviews.