NoveList Plus is a premiere powerful resource for reading recommendations that aids readers searching for their next good read. It allows readers to use a favorite title, series or author as a template to discover other authors and titles of interest. Users can browse theme-oriented book lists at every reading level, and search for intriguing authors and award winning titles. You can learn more about books and authors through Feature Articles, Book Discussion Guides, and BookTalks. NoveList contains materials for all ages.

For readers interested in searching for materials for younger readers, such as picture books, chapter books, and young adult titles, NoveList K-8 Plus provides a database of materials aimed specifically at this group.

Novelist Features:

• Read-alike recommendations
• Listen-alike recommendations for audiobooks
• Series information
• NoveList has appeal: Appeal factors are terms that help you decide whether a book is “your style”. Learn more about Novelist's appeal language
• A single place for reviews: Tired of searching multiple places just to find out what people are saying about a book? NoveList includes reviews from professionals (Booklist, Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal), as well as from readers (via Goodreads). One stop shopping!
• Lists: Top ten, best of, favorites -- hundreds of reading lists that make it really easy to quickly find great books to read.
• Award winners, all in one place: There are A LOT of book awards out there -- Caldecott Medal, Pulitzer, Man Booker, etc. Find them all in one place.

Get Started:

1. Go to the NoveListPlus website (or NoveList K-8 Plus website for kids).
2. Type in your library card number to sign in.
3. Explore NoveList Plus! You can search for a specific title, author, or keyword. You can also browse the Recommended Reads Lists, browse by genre or age range, and more.
4. *Tip: You can also access NoveList recommendations in the library catalog. Just find a book you like in the catalog, and click on the title or the "View Details" button. Then look near the bottom of the page and click on "Recommendations by Novelist" tab. There will be reading recommendations based on that book that are available from the library!

Need Help?

Please contact your local branch or Library Technical Services for assistance.

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