The next time you are looking for a new book, try one of these websites that many librarians love.
Goodreads Goodreads is a large community of readers and authors. It’s full of book recommendations and reviews. As a reader myself, I use Goodreads to keep track of the books I have read and want to read. I no longer make paper reading lists that go missing or get buried in my bag. I also love reading book reviews on the site. I’ve never written one myself, but many members enjoy doing this. Goodreads is also a space where you can connect with friends, join an online bookclub, or get book recommendations based on your reading preferences. It also has a handy app that can be downloaded to a smartphone. 
LibraryThing is an online community that can help you to catalog your own book collection. Just enter title, author, or ISBN information and start a collection. You can import book information from multiple sources. A free account allows you to add 200 books, while a paid subscription gives you an unlimited number. It is also a social space where you can find book reviews and other people who have similar tastes in reading.
KDL This database is a librarian’s secret weapon when it comes to knowing what books are in a particular series and their reading order. A search can be done by author, series name, or title in the series. KDL is very frequently updated to reflect the most current publications within a particular series, which is a big plus for this database. You can also print books lists from printer-friendly links provided.
Post by: Susie Rivera, Reference Specialist
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