Check out all of our newest book recommendations, staff suggestions, and current best sellers all together in one place!
Livebrary/Libby
Access digital library services (e-books, e-audio books, & more) using the Livebrary website or Libby app.
Library Book Clubs
Join one of the book clubs at APL:
- Coffee, Books & Snacks @ Anchor Coffee
- BYOBook Quiet Reading Club (Fortunate Hand Coffee House)
NoveList
NoveList is a comprehensive source of information for adults about books that includes expert recommendations, read-alikes, reviews, articles, lists and more.
NoveList K-8
NoveList K-8 Plus is especially for younger readers. It has reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for kids in grades K-8. Use it to find just the right books for every reader.
Wowbrary
Weekly newsletter highlighting new library materials including books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs.
New York Times Bestseller List
The New York Times Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the US. Check out fiction and/or nonfiction.
BookPage
For more than 35 years BookPage has been a trusted source for book reviews, recommendations and author interviews. View their monthly book review and recommendation guides.
LibraryThing
LibraryThing is a free library-quality catalog to track reading progress or your whole library. See detailed charts and stats about your library and reading life. Find your new favorite book with personalized recommendations.
Book Riot
Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America. They recommend buzzy and under-the-radar books, celebrate the reading life, & report on headlines from the world of books and publishing.
Shelf Awareness
Shelf Awareness offers free e-newsletters about books and the book industry. We also partner with hundreds of indie booksellers across the country.
Bookmarks
Literary Hub's Bookmarks is the definitive source for book reviews and critical conversations about contemporary writing.