I’m quite sure no one enjoys that special brand of brain fog when you are asked to recall a specific book title. Then there’s that glorious and daunting moment when you find yourself in need of a good book. Good news! There’s a tool for that, and you have access through Herrick District Library’s online resources! We think you will enjoy NoveList (also available for kids or through our online resources for kids).
A few ways you can start exploring NoveList:
- Hunt for that book title you can’t quite remember
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- Use the search feature to type in a few keywords associated with the book
- Example: If I couldn’t remember Kelly Yang’s novel, Front Desk, but I can remember what it was about, the simple search “Immigrant, Motel” brings it right up!
- Find your next great read
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- Use the search feature to look up a book you read and adored
- You’ll find Read Alikes listed along the side of the page
- Scroll down to select terms associated with the book that can narrow down your next choice, like writing style, tone, time period, and theme
- Browse the genres and lists featured on the homepage, then enjoy a trip down a rabbit hole!
