Are you looking for your next great read? We can help! Visit us in person, explore reading recommendations online, join an in-person or online book discussion, get recommendations on Facebook, tune in to our televised book club segments, and more. Get started here!
Sunday Nights on Facebook
Join us on Sunday nights at 8:30pm on Facebook for Currently Reading. Enjoy this hour during which book enthusiasts share favorite books and offer suggestion about what to read next. Find out about the books that have everyone talking.
Indy Now Book Club
Catch book recommendations and IndyPL program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show with Ryan and Jillian on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Browse our past appearances.
In-Person & Online Book Discussions
Do you love talking about books? Join one of our book discussions or book clubs available both in-person and online.
Online Reading Recommendations
NovelList and NovelList K-8 are online services that offer reading recommendations. Browse both fiction and nonfiction, read-alike suggestions, series information, reviews, and lists of recommended and award-winning books for adults, teens and kids. Learn how to start on this video tutorial. Also try Book Connections which includes a “find the right book for you” feature.
Would you prefer one-on-one help? Call or ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email ask-a- librarian.
Make a selection from one of the book lists below created by our staff of avid readers. You can also follow our staff’s most recently published lists on the library catalog home page. Don’t miss our If You Like… suggestions that cover all the favorite genres like science fiction, graphic novels, romance, and more. Finally, don’t miss What We’re Reading Teens and What We’re Reading Kids.
For Fresh Flower Fans🌻
We’re coming into the best time of year – local flower season! Whether you grow, forage, or purchase your stems, find a little inspiration for making the most of those beautiful blooms. 🌸
Start Your Engines: Science Fiction Races
The greatest spectacle in reading is what you make it! Get excited for the Indy 500 with these titles, as summer races towards us. Dive into a different world or aparate to another dimension, as these science fiction books have an emphasis on fantasy and or time travel. Join in the fun with characters that are on the run, on a time crunch, or both!
Spine-Chilling Horror Books by Jewish American Authors: Where Myth, Memory, and Monsters Collide
Jewish horror is more than just ghosts and gore—it’s a genre that explores identity, history, and the uncanny through a uniquely Jewish lens. From dybbuks to demons, these books weave terror with tradition, offering chilling tales that linger long after the last page.
Finding Books by Asian American & Pacific Islander Authors
Here are five tips to help you find books written by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors, including a convenient list of authors linked directly to our catalog for placing requests or checking out e-books or downloadable audiobooks.
Many Ways to Garden!
With spring just around the corner this is a WONDERFUL time to turn your attention to helping plants grow!
Echoes of Vietnam: Fictional Journeys Through War, Memory, and Identity
Stories That Capture the Heart and Haunt the Mind
Vietnam has been the backdrop for some of the most powerful and evocative fiction ever written. Whether exploring the war’s brutal realities, the lingering effects on survivors, or the country’s rich cultural tapestry, these books offer gripping narratives that transport readers into the heart of Vietnam’s past and present.
If you liked…the Murderbot Diaries Series
…and are excited for the Apple TV show – here are some titles with similar themes or plots while you wait!
AAPI Horror Novels
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander month! This list includes horror novels written by AAPI authors, including a couple of teen books with crossover appeal to adult readers.
Native Plants for your HOA yard
Native flowers and permaculture gardening in your HOA neighborhood?! Yes, you can…with the help of these resources!
Non-Fiction Books for New Parents
Here are some of the latest and greatest as well as tried and true books that may help you through both the expected and unforeseen joys and challenges of parenting!
Understanding Papal History
The history of the Vatican and the office of the Pope is complex and can be difficult to understand. This history spans nearly two millennia and over 250 popes; is deeply embedded with the history of Rome, art, and science; and reflects the culture around it. If you’re interested in learning more about papal history, the library has a wide range of books to meet your needs. Some cover the entire span of papal history while others focus on individuals or micro-moments.
