What should I read next?

You are always welcome to visit the Reference desk or call us at 885-5036 and ask for suggestions on what to read next. If you've read a great book and would like to recommend it to other patrons, send us your review and we'll post it on The Bookmark Blog. We'd love to hear what you're reading!

Check out GPL's Reader Resources page, or explore the links below to help you find your next great read. 


Resources for Finding and Discussing Books
Novelist - Do you like a certain book or author, but you've read everything they have written? This database (available on any GPL computer or from home with a valid GPL library card #) helps you find similar authors, read reviews, and discover new treasures!
Book Club Selections - Join a club and find out what they are reading this month.
GPL Blogs - Read book reviews written by staff and patrons.
Goodreads - Join the GPL group and talk about books with staff and patrons.

Bestsellers and Award Winners
New York Times Bestsellers
National Book Award
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
Notable Books for Adults
National Book Critics Circle Award
Edgar Awards
Spur Awards

Books
100 One-Night Reads: A Book Lover's Guide by David C. Major and John S. Major
Laura's List: The First Lady's List of 57 Great Books for Families and Children by Beverly Darnall
A Year of Reading: A Month-by-Month Guide to Classics and Crowd-Pleasers for You or Your Book Group by Elisabeth Ellington and Jane Freimiller, Ph.D.
The Great Books: A Journey Through 2,500 Years of the West's Classic Literature by Anthony O'Hear
Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason by Nancy Pearl
More Book Lust by Nancy Pearl
Book Lust to Go by Nancy Pearl
Book Crush: For Kids and Teens by Nancy Pearl
What to Read: The Essential Guide for Reading Group Members and Other Book Lovers by Mickey Pearlman, Ph.D.