Book Suggestions

Staff Picks

Want to know what type of books people who work in a library read?  Check out these recommendations by members of the James V. Brown Library staff – and see what we just can’t put down right now!

Personalized Reading List!

Receive a Free Personalized Book Guide from the James V. Brown Library. This service is for anyone who enjoys reading great books.  Simply fill out a short online questionnaire about your reading habits, likes and dislikes.
When completed, our team will provide you with a list of  titles compiled into your very own BookGuide.

Visit NoveList for book recommendations & more!

NoveList Plus

Find reading recommendations including reviews, lists, articles, and more. NoveList will give you access to read-alikes, series information, award winners, best-of lists, top ten lists, and much more!

Use your library card number to access NoveList

NoveList K-8 Plus

All the great things from NoveList, with a focus on students from kindergarten to 8th grade.

Use your library card number to access NoveList K-8

What Would You Like?

Want to let our acquisition librarians know what you can’t wait to see on the library shelves? 

Please note that purchase decisions are based on a variety of factors. We can not guarantee purchase.

 Fill out the form to recommend an item for purchase. 

Staff Picks

Want to know what type of books people who work in a library read?  Check out these recommendations by members of the James V. Brown Library staff – and see what we just can’t put down right now!

Personalized Reading List!

Receive a Free Personalized Book Guide from the James V. Brown Library. This service is for anyone who enjoys reading great books.  Simply fill out a short online questionnaire about your reading habits, likes and dislikes.
When completed, our team will provide you with a list of  titles compiled into your very own BookGuide.