Reader’s Advisory

Adventurers & Explorers

High seas, high mountains, tales of derring-do and more. Check out some recommendations here. Updated February 2026.

Animal Encounters

Love animals? Check out some stories featuring our furry friends here. Updated February 2026.

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Beach Reads

Need a light read for the beach? Or a page-turner while you sit by the pool? Check out some recommendations…

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Charming Characters of a Certain Age

Wisdom and adventures- of the senior sort! All titles here feature characters of a particular age and experience. Updated February…

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Chilling Thrillers

Do you like a good spine-tingling story? Check out some recommendations here. Updated February 2026

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Cozy Mystery

If you love a good mystery that isn’t too dark, or you like your murders with a theme, then we…

Crime & Legal Thrillers

If you enjoy Law & Order, you’ll enjoy these! Check out some recommendations here. Updated February 2026.

Discover a Hobby

Want to try something new? Take a look at these recommendations and our selection of Try-It-Out kits! Updated February 2026.

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Diverse Reads

Explore fiction written by a different ethnicity, orientation, gender, or family background from yourself. Check out some recommendations here. Updated February…

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Fantasy

Dive into a new universe or explore a parallel one- filled with witches, vampires, dragons, magic, and fate. These aren’t…

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Gentle Reads

If you want a good, old-fashioned story set in a charming location and filled with wholesome people, these are the…

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Historical Fiction

Check here for stories of a time gone by, of decades and eras far before this one. Updated February 2026.