New Materials and Popular Materials On Order »
Popular lists in our library catalog alert readers to new and almost-arrived materials in your Library. Place your reserve today for the titles that grab you!
Book Discussion Group Sets »
Franklin Avenue Library has collected almost 100 sets of books, suitable for book discussion groups. These circulate for two months and are perfect for your group. They can be found in our catalog. While the Franklin Avenue Library is relocated to Merle Hay Mall, the sets are located at the Forest Avenue Library. Check them out today!
Online Book Clubs »
Join one of our eleven online book clubs, to make reading an effortless part of your day. Every day, Monday through Friday, you will receive in your email a five-minute selection from a chapter of a book. By the end of the week, you'll have read 2-3 chapters. Every Monday we start a new book. Sign up and start reading!
Online Book Lists »
Visit our BookNews page to view the best in new titles. Sign up to have them sent monthly to your email or RSS feed. Or simply drop by monthly to check out what's new in this online corner of the world. Each monthly newsletter contains four new titles with descriptions and photos, and links to our catalog for your convenience. There are 25 categories to choose from, with everything from hot new fiction, to cool teen anime, children's books and classics. There are the New York Times bestseller lists and award lists for the best books available. There's something for everyone.
Suggestions from Our Librarians »
Our librarians have prepared lists of authors "if you like ..." and lists of good multicultural books, mysteries, spy novels, "gentle reads," and lots of other useful lists. Stop in and have a look.
Our Library Catalog »
When you've found the perfect book, make sure you place a reserve in our library catalog, and have it waiting for you at your favorite library location.
Other Useful Links for Books and Readers
I Love Librarians »
This show will bring librarians, authors, and the publishing world together in conversation.
All Iowa Reads »
A program of the State Library of Iowa, join with other Iowans in reading the book of the year.
Amazon.com »
This commercial site is a great site for book reviews and checking availability. Offers a power search for books that allows searching by author, title, ISBN and other search features.
Barnes and Noble.com »
Another commercial site good for book reviews and new releases in many categories.
BookFinder »
Searches Advanced Book Exchange, Alibris, Amazon, Antiqbook, Barnes & Noble, Biblion, Powell's Books, and others all at once. 30,000,000 books, 40,000 bookdealers.
Book Browse: Your Guide to Exceptional Books »
This site offers fiction reading lists, book reviews, forthcoming titles, author information and much more.
The Booklist Center »
Over 300 booklists in almost 70 categories. Something for everyone!
Fresh Fiction »
A compilation of books that have been discussed on national TV shows each week.
Iowa Center for the Book »
The Iowa Center for the Book is a program of the State Library of Iowa and an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. The mission of the ICB is to stimulate public interest in books, reading, literacy and libraries.
Literary Calendar of Iowa »
Events statewide celebrating books and reading.
Morton Grove Public Library's Web Sites for Book Lovers »
Web sites for book lovers, book discussions, reading lists and pathfinders.
The Mystery Reader »
Everything for the lover of mystery novels, including author interviews and reviews of mystery novels.
The New York Times Bestseller List »
The most august and well-known of the bestseller lists. Updated weekly.
"One Book" Reading Promotion Projects »
Check this list to see what titles other communities are reading. Maintained by the Library of Congress.
Overbooked »
Overbooked is a web site for ravenous & omnivorous readers. Overbooked provides information about fiction and readable nonfiction. Overbooked originals include annotated lists of nonfiction, fiction and mystery books which received starred reviews, themed booklists, featured titles lists and hot lists of hard cover US fiction releases. Established 1994.
Reader's Circle »
A book club networking site serving the U.S., Canada and Australia with listings for local groups, author events and phone chats.
The Romance Reader has thousands of book reviews for your romance reading pleasure. They also have features, author interviews and much more.
Stop, You're Killing Me! »
This site is a resource for the lovers of mystery, intrigue and suspense books.
What's Next? Books in Series »
Find the next book in a series, offered by Kent District Library.