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CCLS Loves Books
Read our book blog to find out events, book news and staff picks.



Find a Good Book


NextReads

NextReads is a wonderful source for book recommendations. Sign up to receive free monthly or bimonthly emails loaded with great book suggestions or simply click on the name of a newsletter to read it.


OverDrive
OverDrive offers free downloadable eAudiobooks and videos. All you need is a library card.


NoveList

Use this database to find book suggestions. You can search for books by author, title or description. Find lists of author read-alikes, award winners, recommended reads and guides to book discussions. NoveList is available in the library or from home with a valid Chester County Library System library card.




Resources for Book Lovers

Websites for Book Lovers from Morton Grove Public Library’s Webrary
Great collection of book-related websites. Find listings for booklists, book discussion guides, and literary awards.


Overbooked: A Resource for Readers

Great resource for fiction and non-fiction readers. Find lists of upcoming titles, well-received books and themed booklists.


New York Times Bestseller lists

NYT bestseller lists for hardcover fiction, hardcover nonfiction, hardcover advice, children’s books, paperback trade fiction, paperback mass market fiction, paperback nonfiction and paperback advice.


Publishers Weekly Bestseller lists

PW bestseller lists for hardcover fiction, hardcover nonfiction, trade paperback, audio fiction, audio nonfiction, children’s picture books, children’s fiction books, children’s series and tie-ins, religion hardcover and religion paperback.


USA Today’s 150 Best Sellers

USA Today’s weekly list of the top 150 bestsellers. Sortable by rank, author or title.


Indie Next List

Monthly selection of books from a network of independent bookstores across the country. Formerly known as Book Sense Picks.
 

Library Booklists

Great compilation of booklists arranged by theme.


“If You Like” Author Search from Hennepin County Library

Type in the name of an author and get reading lists from the library and other readers.


What’s Next? Books in Series from Kent District Library

Search by author, title or series to find fiction series.





Book Groups

Book Groups How-Tos from the Seattle Public Library

A very nice how-to guide on book groups. Includes information on choosing books and developing discussion questions.


Reading Group Choices

Find suggestions for books to use in book groups as well as questions for discussions.


Book Group Buzz from Booklist

A blog devoted to all things related to book groups. Postings include helpful hints for book groups, suggested books for book groups and publishing news.


Library Book Discussion Groups

Chester County Library System libraries offer many book groups. Search our events calendar to find a group near you.


Helpful Hints for Book Groups:

Finding book discussion questions:

  • Use the following search string, be sure to substitute your title: "water for elephants" "reading guide"
  • Search the publisher’s website
  • Search NoveList

Researching authors?

  • Try one of our databases (to access from home, you will need a CCLS library card): Literature Resource Center; Contemporary Authors, NoveList
  • Search for the author’s website
  • Search the publisher’s website

Finding book reviews:





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