What Do I Read Next?

Readers' advisory is all about finding your next great read. Whether you want the next book in a series, an author read-alike, or have a soft spot for a specific genre check out the tools below to help you find what you are looking for.

PEPL Lists 

Keep up to date with all the newest items at the library with the New to PEPL or check out our account on Biblocommons to see all our library lists.

Online Tools

Goodreads

The world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. You can search and browse books, explore user lists in “Listopia” under the Browse tab or check out the “Readers Also Enjoyed” recommendation list generated for every title.

What Should I Read Next?

This site uses a simple search feature where you can type a book title or author, then the site will make recommendations. There are also subject lists ranked by title popularity as well as subject tags on each listed book

Whichbook

Allows you to search by emotion, setting, character, plot, etc. and use the sliding scale to say how much of one way or another a book should be. There are also pre-created lists based on concepts and links to read-alikes in the book descriptions.

Rated Reads

Use this site to search a book or author's clean rating. Is good for people who don't like excessive vulgar language, violence or explicit content in their otherwise good books. 

Libby Life

Libby Life is here to inspire your love of books and reading. With a regular dose of book recommendations, news on reading trends, insights from your favourite authors and much more, there's something for everyone. 

Apps

Goodreads

Find and read more books you'll love, and keep track of the books you want to read. Be part of the world's largest community of book lovers on Goodreads.

LikeWise

This app makes recommendations of books and movies based on past titles you liked. The more titles you like the more accurate the recommendations should become. Note you do need to create an account to use this app.

Podcasts

The Librarian is In

Join staff from the Not the New York Public Library to explore expert-curated lists filled with must-read books across all genres. Or take a deep dive into books, culture, and what to read next.

All The Books!

This is a weekly book podcast of recommendations and discussions about the most interesting and exciting new book releases. Produced by Book Riot

NPR's Book of the Day

Keep up the book everyone's talking about in under 15 minutes. Great for discovering new books to add to your reading list- all genres, mood and writing styles included.