What Should I Read?

LCPS Online Resources

NoveList

We love NoveList! You can browse book titles by genre, appeal, theme, award winners OR by what mood you happen to be in.

How to Access

Blogs

NYPL: Finding a Book When You've Forgotten Its Title

Blog that features a sundry amount of resources as possible ways of identifying names of previously read books.

BNTEENblog

Blog by Barnes & Noble that features a plethora of resources: best teen books, new releases, YA podcast, interviews, to-read lists etc...

We Need Diverse Books Blog

We Need Diverse Books™ is a grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people.

Podcasts

HEY YA

From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, the Hey YA podcast is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.

Minorities in Publishing

A podcast by publishing professional Jenn Baker which discusses diversity (or lack thereof) in the book publishing industry. Recently featured guests include: Lilliam Rivera, Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely, Nic Stone.

First Draft with Sarah Enni

The podcast where storytellers talk about how their art informs their lives. Featured authors: Cassandra Clare, Victoria Aveyard, and Jason Reynolds.

How To Listen

*To listen to podcasts, you'll need to subscribe. Here are a few podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and Overcast

Websites

*Please note that while the links below were reviewed, any outside links may change without notice. If you notice anything that is no longer working or is inappropriate, please contact a librarian.

What Should I Read Next?

...will help you find a book based on a title or author you've enjoyed in the past. It's a database that scans to see what its users (real readers) have recommended and what their favorites are.