Trying to figure out what to read? We can help! Check out these links to printable PDFs, online readers’ advisory and the NoveList Plus database (accessible with a valid C/W MARS library card.)

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NoveList Plus
A database to help you figure out what to read next. You can search by age levels, genres, or whatever your mood might be and get a list of recommendations of boks to read along with descriptions. This database comes to us as part of our membership in C/W MARS. For remote access, you will be prompted to enter your library card number and password. (Hint: The password is the same as your online library account)

BESTSELLER LISTS (Weekly)
The New York Times Best Sellers
Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre.

Indiebound’s Best Sellers
Based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide.

AWARDS & BESTS
100 Best Non-Fiction Books at The Electric Typewriter

“A collection of must-read book-length narrative nonfiction, essay collections and classic journalism.”

Best Books of 2022: NPR
“NPR’s Book Concierge. What would you like to read? Use the filters… to explore more than 300 titles NPR staff and critics loved this year. (You can also combine filters!)”

Library Reads – Voter Favorites 2022
The top ten books published this year that librarians across the country love.

National Book Award Winners 2022
“National Book Awards are currently given to one book (author) annually in each of four categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people’s literature.”

CURATED LIBRARY LISTS
Check out these Wowbrary lists curated with love by your librarians!
FEATURED: Hispanic & Latinx Heritage

PRINTABLE PDFs
2022 Top 13 Most Challenged Books

ALA documented 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago. The unparalleled number of reported book challenges in 2022 nearly doubles the 729 book challenges reported in 2021. Of the record 2,571 unique titles targeted for censorship, the most challenged and reasons cited for censoring the books are listed.” Click here for our Wowbrary list, with links to the Top 13 in our catalog!

2021 Over the Rainbow Fiction and Poetry Longlist
Annual best fiction and poetry longlist of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table of the American Library Association. Includes all genres of fiction and graphic novel format.

2021 Over the Rainbow Non-Fiction Longlist
Annual best non-fiction longlist of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table of the American Library Association. Includes graphic novel format.

Anti-Racism Bibliography
Updated 1/25/2022. Titles are linked to the regular print book in the CWMARS catalog. To see information on other available formats and editions, click the link and look under “View other formats and editions”. If there is a digital version (e-book, e-audiobook or both), you will see “Digital content” at the end of the title information on this list. The link will bring you to the Overdrive Digital Catalog.

Great American Read PBS
The nation’s 100 most-loved novels.

Indie Next – September 2023 & October 2023
“Inspired Recommendations from Indie Booksellers”

JFK Reading List
JFK’s favorite books from childhood.

Libraries Rock! Community Playlist
A curated list of Easthampton’s favorite songs. Hyperlinked / Underlined titles are available through CWMARS with a valid library card.

Libraries Rock! Suggested Reading List
A curated list with source links on the last page.

Library Reads – September 2023
“The top ten books published this month that librarians across the country love.”

WEBSITES & BLOGS
ALA’s Frequently Challenged Books
“ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) receives reports from libraries, schools, and the media on attempts to ban books in communities across the country… Peruse the following pages to explore banned and challenged books by topic, genre, time, and audience.”

Book Marks
The reviews section of Literary Hub.

BookPage
“BookPage is a monthly book review publication distributed to 400,000 avid readers through subscribing bookstores and public libraries… BookPage serves as a recommendation guide to the best new books published every month.” Pick up a print copy at the library!

The Electric Typewriter
A curation of great articles and essays by the world’s best journalists and writers.

Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading
The readers’ advisory section of Electric Literature, “a nonprofit digital publisher dedicated to making literature more exciting, relevant, and inclusive. We are committed to publishing work that is intelligent and unpretentious, to elevating new voices, and to examining how literature and storytelling can help illuminate social justice issues. Our writers and readers are engaged with current events as well as arts and culture.”

Goodreads’ Listopia
All the digital booklists you could ever want on Goodreads.

The Great American Read | PBS
“As host of The Great American Read, Meredith Vieira will take viewers on a journey across the country to uncover the nation’s 100 most-loved novels.”

LibraryReads
“The top ten books published this month that librarians across the country.”

Nerdy Book Club
If you love books, especially those written for children and young adults, then you are an honorary member of The Nerdy Book Club. Like us, you probably always have a book along to read, a title to recommend, and time to talk about works held dear.”

New Books by Massachusetts Poets
The new books section of Mass Poetry. “We invite you to support and celebrate the Commonwealth’s rich poetry community by buying a new book of poetry by a Massachusetts poet for yourself, for a friend, or as a gift to your local library.”

No Flying No Tights
“A page devoted to graphic novel reviews specifically for those who read them the most — mainly teens — and for those who might be involved in distributing them to teens — namely teachers, librarians, and parents.”

NPR Books
The all things book-related section of NPR.

The New Yorker’s Page-Turner
“Criticism, contentions, and conversation inspired by books and the writing life.”

Off the Shelf
Read. Recommend. Repeat.”

Over the Rainbow Books
“A Book List from Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table of the American Library Association”