Find Your Next Read
- Library Reads – The top ten books published this month that librarians across the country love. Librarians and publishers all across the country nominate their favorite or most in-demand materials and feature them on this site. Patrons can sign up for a monthly list of recommendations delivered via email.
- Book Page - BookPage serves as a broad-based selection guide to the best new books published every month. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.
- What’s Next – find books in a series (from Kent District Library)
Library Book Clubs
Reviews and Awards
Missouri Readers Awards
The Missouri Association of School Librarians sponsors voting and awards for youth books for grades 1-12, including Show Me Readers Award (Grades 1-3), Mark Twain Readers Award (Grades 4-6), Truman Readers Award (Grades 6-8), and Gateway Readers Award (Grades 9-12).
2023-2024 Preliminary Nominees
Popular Review Sites
- New York Times Sunday Book Review
- NPR Book Reviews
- Publishers Weekly Bestsellers List
- The Denver Post Book Reviews
Award Winners