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Reader's AdvisoryNeed some ideas about what to read or watch? Or wondering what book comes next in your favorite series? Try these lists and links below. Recent Arrivals in OCPL's Collection Book Awards - Children's Books Children's Book Recommendations Foreign Language Starter Guide If You Like...Genre Recommendations |
Children's Book Recommendations
Books Recommended by OCPL Librarians
Recommendations based on age or grade, as well as ideas for gift giving.
Children's Book Awards
See what children's books have won awards.
Children's Chapter Books
Independent readers will appreciate these monthly recommendations on exciting new chapter books in fiction and nonfiction.
Children's Picture Books
A monthly preview of the best new books for budding readers. You will learn about sure-to-please choices for storytime.
Fiction Recommendations
Audio
Updated monthly, this newletter provides recommendations on the best in new audiobooks. Each month, you'll hear about new spoken-word audios to keep you entertained, enlightened and in-the-know. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
Here is a partial list of books that have been banned or challenged, provided by the American Library Association.
Book Club Kits
Resources for book clubs and a list of kits that can be checked out from OCPL
Books in Print Fiction Connection
A great reader's advisory tool to discover fiction titles similar to books you have already read and enjoyed. Search by genre, setting, character type, topic or time period.
Books on the Air
An overview of talked-about books and authors. This weekly update provides descriptions of recent TV and radio appearances by authors and their recently released books. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
Fiction Adventure
Are you a fan of thrillers, espionage, westerns...? This monthly newsletter provides a list of adventure stories you don't want to miss. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
The top 15 New York Times bestsellers in hardcover fiction, updated weekly. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
Looking For a Good Read
Best books of the year according to Booklist, Library Journal, Kirkus, and Publishers Weekly. One star is given for each of the four journals that considered these titles outstanding.
Mystery
Get the lowdown on the hottest whodunits. Once a month, this newsletter provides updates on your favorite sleuths, forecasts of promising new mystery series and profiles of top writers in the world of crime fiction. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
Stay informed on what's hot in fiction, from young sensations to established literary masters. A monthly newsletter with reviews of tomorrow's bestsellers, with selections in women's fiction, historical novels, suspense and more. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
NoveList
Database covering more than 120,000 adult, teen and children’s fiction titles. Provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, hundreds of theme-oriented book lists for readers at all grade levels, award-winning and recommended titles, read-alikes, book reviews and much more.
Paranormal Fiction
Check here for novels that include elements and beings beyond the realm of scientific explanation, blending together genres such as romance, science fiction, fantasy and horror, and populated by beings such as vampires, ghosts, werewolves, shapeshifters and psychics. Updated quarterly.
Romance
Enter the world of romance fiction, where love is always exciting and new. You can read reviews of the best new romance novels, from historical and contemporary love stories to romantic suspense and inspirational titles. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Step into the future with reviews of new science fiction titles that will take you to brave new worlds. This monthly report also recommends rising stars in fantasy and alternate history. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
What's Next
Find out what books are in a series. This database, maintained by the Kent District Library in Michigan, lets you search by author, title, or genre.
Foreign Language Starter Guide
Featured at film festivals around the world and honored at the Academy Awards every year are Best Foreign Language Films. Perhaps you have seen one or two subtitled films and are thinking about exploring this vast category of cinema, but where to begin? Our handy list featuring classic films and renowned directorsis a good place to start.
Genre Recommendations - If You Like...
Here are some authors OCPL suggests in the following genres:
Adventure, Christian Fiction, Horror, Mystery,Romance, and Science Fiction.
Nonfiction Recommendations
Books on the Air
An overview of talked-about books and authors. This weekly update provides descriptions of recent TV and radio appearances by authors and their recently released books. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
Business
Whether your goal is improving your personal finances, or leading your company to record sales, get a monthly heads-up on books that will help you get ahead in the business world. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
Lifestyles
From self-help and fitness to home decor, books designed to fit your active lifestyle and renew your spirit are featured here. This monthly newsletter will steer you toward the best new cookbooks, gardening guides, pet care manuals and more. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
New Non-Fiction
Truth is often stranger than fiction, and this newsletter will keep you updated on the newest non-fiction titles. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
New In OCPL's Local History / Genealogy Department
Come see the recent arrivals in OCPL's Local History / Genealogy Department. Updated periodically. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
Nonfiction Best Sellers
The top 15 New York Times bestsellers in hardcover nonfiction, updated and sent to your inbox weekly. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
Past and Present
Stay informed on the people, places and events that influence world affairs. Every month, you will be directed to the best new books on current events, along with recommended memoirs, biographies and history titles. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
Science and Nature
Find out about cutting-edge discoveries and travel to exciting destinations. This monthly preview features the best new books in medicine, biology and the great outdoors. Users may choose to subscribe to this newsletter and receive updates via e-mail.
Read-Alike Authors
Books in Print Fiction Connection
A great reader's advisory tool to discover fiction titles similar to books you have already read and enjoyed. Search by genre, setting, character type, topic or time period.
Read-Alikes Suggested by OCPL Librarians
Suggested Websites
Reader's Advisory
Websites with reading lists, reviews, book series, read-alike tools and more.
Teen Book Recommendations
Teen Book Awards
See what books have won awards in the Young Adult genre.
Teen Scene
Take a sneak peek at the hottest new titles for young adults. From science fiction to romance, history to mystery, these monthly picks for teens offer something for every reader.
Last updated: January 31, 2012