So many books. So many ways to find your next favorite.
Discover resources to help you explore new authors and genres, keep track of what you’ve read, connect with fellow readers, and find books you’ll love. Whether you’re in the mood for a mystery, a memoir, a romance, or something completely unexpected, there’s always something new to discover.
Find Your Next Read
For patrons looking for a book by author, title, genre, mood, or what they’ve enjoyed before.
LITERATURE MAP
Enter an author you love and discover other authors with similar styles or appeal.
Find your next read with recommendations and read-alikes based on authors, titles, series, genres, and more.
Best for: Reading recommendations · Read-alikes · Fiction & nonfiction · Finding your next read
STOP, YOU’RE KILLING ME
Find mystery and crime fiction by author, series, character, or other clues.
Best for: Mystery readers · Crime fiction · Book series · Finding your next mystery
WHICHBOOK
Find books based on your mood, emotions, themes, and the kind of reading experience you’re looking for.
Keep Up With Authors & New Books
For discovering new releases and staying in the know about favorite authors.
AUTHOR ALERTS
Get email or text alerts when your favorite authors have new books coming out, then place holds before they’re released.
Best for: New releases · Favorite authors · Placing holds · Book alerts
BOOKLIST ONLINE
Explore curated book recommendations featuring diverse readers, genres, formats, and high-interest titles.
Best for: Book recommendations · Diverse reads · Audiobooks · New books
LIBRARYREADS
Discover the top 10 new books selected each month by librarians from across the country.
Best for: New releases · Librarian recommendations · Popular books · Reading ideas
Track & Share Your Reading
For tracking what you’ve read, organizing your shelves, and connecting with other readers.
GOODREADS
Rate and review books, organize your reading list, and connect with other readers.
Best for: Reading lists · Book reviews · Reader communities · Tracking books
LIBRARY THING
Create and organize a catalog of your personal book collection and keep track of your books with the app.
Best for: Personal collections · Book tracking · Home libraries · Cataloging
STORYGRAPH
Track your reading, organize your books, and discover trends and patterns in your reading habits.
Best for: Reading tracking · Book lists · Reading stats · Personal recommendations
Read Together
For book clubs, discussion groups, and finding your next group read.
LITLOVERS
Find reading recommendations, book club resources, discussion ideas, and inspiration for your next great read.
Best for: Book clubs · Reading recommendations · Discussion ideas · Book lovers
NOVEL CONVERSATIONS
Borrow multiple copies of a book for your book club or discussion group, with titles shipped to a public library.
Best for: Book clubs · Discussion groups · Multiple copies · Indiana readers
READINGGROUPGUIDES
Find discussion questions and resources for book clubs featuring a wide range of popular titles.
Best for: Book clubs · Discussion questions · Popular books · Group discussions
Explore Book Collections & Recommendations
For readers, educators, and librarians looking for curated recommendations and book lists.
BASED ON THE BOOK
Discover books that have been adapted into movies.
Best for: Book-to-film adaptations · Movie fans · Book recommendations · Popular titles
Browse trusted book recommendations, award-winning titles, and curated lists across fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and books for young readers.
Best for: Book recommendations · Award winners · Book lists · Educators & librarians
