Newton Free Library: Reading Recommendations : Home

Staff Recommends

Children's Books
From the librarians and staff at Newton Free Library!
Suggestions for Adults
Book lists compiled by one of our Public Services Librarians.
Suggestions for Teens
Book lists compiled by our Teen Librarian
Suggestions for Tweens
Book lists compiled by Youth Services Librarians

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Reviews, back-stories, readalikes, book club inspiration, and more! Access generously provided by BookBrowse through August 31, 2020. Note: If asked to login, enter: staysafe
NoveList This link opens in a new window
Includes over 155,000 fiction titles for readers of all ages.

20SomethingReads
Reviews, features, and social media to share the books you've been reading.
Book Marks
A collection of book reviews from various sources.
Goodreads
Check out the genre-specific lists, or your friends' bookshelves. Rate and review books, and create a wish list of future reads.
LibraryThing
View what your friends are reading or browse their substantive catalog. Join one of the online discussion groups or view the message board.
Lit Lovers
Resources for book clubs and other readers, including discussion guides, suggestions, reviews, and free "LitCourses" to get more out of reading.
Lost Titles, Forgotten Rhymes
How to Find a Novel, Short Story, or Poem Without Knowing its Title or Author.
Minuteman Book Lists
Awards, New York Times bestseller lists, Top Requested titles in the Minuteman Network
Reading Group Choices
Suggested books, discussion topics, and other resources for book groups.
What Should I Read Next?
Enter a book you like and the site will provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next.
Whichbook
A new way of choosing what to read next. Enables millions of combinations then suggests books closely matching your needs.