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Home > Reader’s Zone

How About A Great Read?

We offer lots of ways to connect our readers with just the right books.

Our collections in this section make it easy for readers to not only identify books that fit their reading interest, but to also download titles at no charge to a media of their choice. So in addition to finding great books, you can read or listen to them whenever you choose.

The resources below will help you find bestseller lists, book discussion guides, reviews, and literary criticisms. You can also download eBooks and eAudiobooks, chat with a librarian for book recommendations, or join an online book club!

Reader’s Resources
Great Reads

Book News Page
Browse books by genre, including new releases and bestsellers—or look up book reviews, lists of past and present award winners, and author interviews and biographies.

Online Book Club

Online Book Clubs
Experience a new book every Monday! Each week you can read 2–3 chapters of a new book, which will be e-mailed in 5-minute daily segments. If you like the book, you can check it out at the library.

eBooks & eAudiobooks

eBooks & eAudiobooks
Download eBooks and eAudiobooks from Digital Downloads - A Library Collaboration and NetLibrary/Recorded Books. Then read or listen to these books on your computer, MP3 player, PDA, or SmartPhone.

Playaway Ready-To-Go Audio

Playaway Audiobooks
Playaway is the newest format of audiobook. It combines an entire book and player in one small unit, which weighs only 2 oz. and fits in your pocket. To view our selection of Playaway titles, go to our catalog, browse by Call Number, type "Play" and hit the Search button.

Online Databases

Online Databases
NoveList, Gale Literature Resource Center, and Literature Databases help readers find new books or learn more about authors and their works. Access reviews, annotations, book discussion guides, author read-a-likes, and literary criticisms.

Recommended Internet Sites

Recommended Internet Sites
Our reference librarians have assembled a list of reliable Internet sites. Browse the links under Language / Literature for book discussions, reviews, and bestseller lists.

ReadThisNow

ReadThisNow
This statewide program connects readers and books through a 24-hour live online service. Simply log in with your Ohio zip code, and chat with a librarian for individualized book recommendations.

Expanded Books

Expanded Books
View innovative videos designed to showcase new books. Book videos may also be viewed through Yahoo! News and Apple iTunes (free book video downloads).