Laramie County Library System reading experts are passionate about helping you discover great books, movies and music! We have created curated lists to help you find your next great read. Even better, you can also answer a few questions about your reading interests and we will email you 3-5 personalized recommendations within 10 days.
Grab-n-Go Book Bundles for Young Readers
Looking for recommendations for children’s books? Try out our Grab-n-Go book bundles! Request yours here.
Curated Book Lists
Review our extensive book lists below for a wide array of options in your favorite genre! We also have guides for finding nonfiction items on the 3rd floor.
Fiction
Nonfiction
Resources
Want more assistance in finding your next read? Check out these great resources!
- NoveList & NoveList K-8 Plus
- Database accessible through GoWYLD: http://gowyld.net/
- NoveList provides reading recommendations for both nonfiction and fiction. Describe a plot with author readalikes, find reviews and much more for thousands of books. Explore ‘What We’re Reading’, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and Annotated Book Lists. Also includes audiobook reviews.
- 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.
- NoveList can assist you in finding like authors. Read all the Joe Pickett novels by C.J. Box? Try Michael McGarrity’s Kevin Kerney series (library card and pin required if accessing outside a library facility).
- What’s Next®
- The What’s Next®: Books in Series database was developed and is maintained by the Kent District Library (KDL).
- The database helps search series fiction.
- A series is two or more books linked by character(s), settings or other common traits.
- Fantastic Fiction
- Fantastic Fiction is an online catalog of authors and books for people who love to read fiction.
- The database has over 50,000 bestselling fiction authors, with the latest books and series information.
- Anyone may become a member for free to follow their favorite authors, keep a list of books they want to read and keep track of books they’ve read.
- Members receive an email when there’s anything new!
- Goodreads
- Goodreads is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations.