Can you believe the final weeks of summer are already here? Whether you have already smashed your Summer Discovery reading goal or you are staring down a stack of half-finished books, there is still plenty of time to squeeze in a few more amazing stories.
If you are facing that classic reader's dilemma—What on earth should I read next?—the library has two powerful tools to help your whole family: NoveList Plus, opens a new window and NoveList K-8 Plus, opens a new window.
Think of NoveList as your personalized, librarian-powered book search engine. NoveList Plus, opens a new window covers options for teens through adults, while NoveList K-8 Plus, opens a new window is tailored specifically for children and middle schoolers. Both resources feature simple, identical navigation to help you zero in on exact recommendations.
How to Access NoveList
You can access both NoveList Plus, opens a new window and NoveList K-8 Plus, opens a new window anytime for free using your library card. Simply head over to the Digital Library, opens a new window or A-Z Online Resources, opens a new window pages on our website to get started.
Key Features to Explore
- Books with Buzz: Located at the top of the main page, this section highlights titles featured across TV, radio, and national media. It is the easiest way to track down books you recently heard recommended on air or by celebrity book clubs.
- Curated Lists: Formatted by librarians and literature specialists, these collections group books by theme, genre, or mood. You can quickly browse lists like Trending Now, Seasonal Reads, Exploring Identities, or Must Reads.
- Explore Titles by Story Element: This tool lets you build a customized search based on specific traits. Mix and match pacing, character types, tone, and setting to generate a tailored list of titles that match your exact mood.
- New Series Titles & Reading Orders: Keep track of the latest additions to your favorite series. Clicking on any series link brings up a brief plot summary, a list of similar series to try, and the complete reading order (which can be sorted by author, publication date, title, or relevance).
- MyEBSCO: Create a free MyEBSCO account which will allow you to create custom reading alerts, receiving email notifications the moment new books matching your favorite genres or specific search criteria are added to NoveList.
Quick Navigation Tips
- Home Button: Click the NoveList logo in the top left corner at any time to return to the main search page.
- Top Navigation Bar: Use the header menu to access quick indices for award winners, audiobooks, book club selections, and genre guides.
- Grade & Level Searches: Use the "How Do I?" menu at the top of the page to filter results by grade level, reading level, or specific library holdings.
- Age-Specific Browsing: Scroll to the bottom of the page to jump straight into tailored hubs for Adults, Teens, Kids Ages 9–12, or Kids Ages 0–8.
Ready to Test Your Skills?
Want to turn book hunting into a fun game for the family? EBSCO put together a quick challenge to help you become a power user in no time. Download a scavenger hunt sheet, follow the clues, and discover your next great read today!
- NoveList Plus Scavenger Hunt (PDF), opens a new window (For Teens & Adults)
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NoveList K-8 Plus Scavenger Hunt (PDF), opens a new window (For Kids & Middle Schoolers)
Need Assistance?
If you would like a step-by-step walkthrough on using the platform, check out the NoveList Plus Book Recommendations Niche Tutorial (available in both English, opens a new window and Spanish, opens a new window).
Looking for extra help finding a title? Our staff is always here to assist you! Call us at 330-744-8636, email ASK@libraryvisit.org, opens a new window, or stop by any library branch, opens a new window to speak with a librarian. Happy reading!
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