Good Reads for Adults

Resources for Readers

Let us help you find a great book! Whether you need to request an upcoming title, research a work of literature or just need a reading recommendation we are available to help. If you are not able to visit the library in person, you can contact the Adult Services Reference Desk whenever the library is open by phone at 708-428-5151.

Book Shelves

Discover what's new on our shelves this month.

Databases for Readers

BookLetters

Orland Park Public Library cardholders can sign up for special interest e-newsletters delivered to their e-mail account featuring recommendations by genre, best-sellers or award-winners. You can locate BookPage reviews, and order selections direct from our online catalog, download book discussion guides for your own book clubs, and learn about your favorite authors and their writing lives. You can also view updated lists of award-winning books and current bestsellers.

Literary Reference Center

Find literary criticisms, biographies and reviews of your favorite authors as well as author interviews, short stories and a glossary of literary terms. You must have a valid Orland Park Public Library card to use this database.
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NoveList

Looking for a great fiction book? Try NoveList to find your next read. It includes book discussion guides and suggestions for titles to try based on other books and authors you have enjoyed. You must have a valid Orland Park Public Library card to use this database.
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Recorded Books eAudiobooks

The Orland Park Public Library offers downloadable audio books! You must have a valid Orland Park Public Library card to use this service. Please visit the page for more information and hardware/software requirements.
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Book Reviews

Booklist

http://www.booklistonline.com

Chicago Sun Times Books

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/books/index.html

Chicago Tribune Books

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/booksmags/

Library Journal

http://www.libraryjournal.com

New York Times Books

http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books

Publishers Weekly

http://www.publishersweekly.com

Library Book Discussions

View the schedule of upcoming dates and titles for adults that will be discussed at the Orland Park Public Library.

Book Lovers On the Web

Genrefluent

http://www.genrefluent.com
The author of Genreflecting guides you through the world of genre fiction.

Hennepin County Library Bookspace

http://www.hclib.org/pub/bookspace
Valuable resources for readers from Minnesota's nationally recognized Hennepin County Library.

LibraryThing

http://www.librarything.com
Organize your personal book collection and discuss your favorite titles with readers from all over the world with this fun tool.

Oprah's Reading List

http://www2.oprah.com/books/books_landing.jhtml
Visit Oprah's website for a complete title list of books from her discussion group as well as other books that have appeared on her show.

Overbooked

http://www.overbooked.org
A web site for enthusiastic readers offering timely information about fiction and nonfiction.

Book Discussion Guides

Planning your next book discussion? Try these resources for reading suggestions, discussion questions and more.

BookMuse

http://www.bookmuse.com

Reading Group Choices

http://www.readinggroupchoices.com

Reading Group Guides

http://www.readinggroupguides.com

Award Winners

Discover all of the latest major book award winners as well as titles from past years. A list of current bestsellers is also available.

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