Reading Suggestions
Are you wondering what to read next? Spend some time browsing these resources to find suggestions for a good book to read. Our library staff enjoys reading just as much as you do and we'd love to talk to you about books. Stop into the library to see our displays of featured books, patron and staff picks, or talk to a librarian about what you're reading, or to get ideas on what to read next.
Online Resources
Gale Books and Authors
Gale Books and Authors offers new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. This resource is a reader’s advisory database that makes finding a great read much less challenging. With fun ways to browse, an intuitive design, read-alikes, reviews, award winners and themed booklists, and more this resource answers the age-old question, “What do I read next?” Click here to see all of the databases available to BBPL patrons.
Fantastic Fiction
We use Fantastic Fiction at the library a lot. If you're wondering what book is next in your favorite series or what books and series your favorite author has written, this is a great resources.
Fantastic Fiction is an online catalog of authors and books for those of us who love to read fiction.
What Should I Read Next
The self proclaimed quickest and easiest book recommendation site on the web. This is a great resource for suggestions based on books and authors you've enjoyed in the past. Put an author or title into the search bar and browse for suggestions.
GoodReads
The most popular social media platform for reading. Think Facebook but for books. This site is great for sharing what you're reading with friends. It's also great for reading reviews from other regular folks, entering free book giveaways, and keeping a record of what you've read and when. Create a reading goal for the year and join an online book club for whatever your specific reading interests might be.