Personalized Reading Recommendations from Your Library

April 28, 2022

Wondering what to read next? Look no further than your local library. From personalized book bundles to recommendations tailored to your preferences, Sonoma County Library has your next favorite book waiting for you.

“If your reading is getting a little stale, let us surprise and delight you with books you might not otherwise discover,” said Sonoma County Library Collection Services Division Manager Jaime Anderson. “The library has you covered with recommendations, read-alike lists and more.”

Check out these resources below and start reading something new.

  • Did you know that the library assembles Book Bundles for you to check out and take home? Fill out the form online and your local librarian will select a variety of books and let you know when they are ready to pick up. Learn something new, read a genre you’ve never read before and get a surprise. Please allow 96 hours to complete the book bundle.
  • The library’s service, What Should I Read Next?, is another easy way to select your next read. Fill out a short form online and our experts will recommend two to three personalized titles within five days. Let us help you decide what to read next.
  • NoveList Plus delivers instant results for library patrons searching for their new favorite book. Use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles. You can also search books for younger readers with NoveList K-8 Plus.
  • Just starting out on your reading journey? Experience great stories at your own pace with our Adult New Reader Book Collection. This collection features high interest books for adults building their reading skills, including popular fiction and non-fiction titles by current and well-known authors in many styles and subject areas.

Visit your local Sonoma County Library in person, or online at sonomalibrary.org for thousands of films, TV shows, eBooks, databases, magazines, classes, video games and more. No library card? No problem! Come into any branch to get your free library card or create a library eCard online at sonomalibrary.org/get-a-library-card.