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.
Wednesday Mornings – Indy Now Book Club
The Library helps host a ‘book club’ on the Indy Now Morning Show with Ryan and Jillian on Fox59. Tune in at 10 a.m. every other Wednesday. Catch book recommendations and IndyPL program highlights from your own local librarians. Re-watch segments you have missed and see book lists of the books mentioned in each segment.
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.
Horror Recommendations
Reading horror allows us to confront our fears all in the comfort of our favorite reading spot. We get the rush of adrenaline without any real-life consequences. We can also take a break before turning the next page! Horror often explores the darker aspects of human nature, supplies unpredictable experiences, and keeps us on the edge of our seats. If you’re looking for spine-chilling reads, our staff recommendations can help you find just the right kind of horror for your mood and interests. Make a selection from one of our featured horror lists or browse all our staff horror recommendations. You can also learn about horror book award winners and browse a convenient list of horror authors linked directly to our catalog at If You Like Horror.
International Coffee Day – October 1
Grab a cup of your favorite java and celebrate International Coffee Day with these coffee adjacent cozy mysteries. Looking for more, find more recomendations at If You Like Cozy Mysteries.
Jewish High Holy Days
Eul is the 12th Month of the Jewish calendar. As we approach the High Holidays; Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, this period leading up is an excellent time for reflection and learning. In preparation the Jewish Community Library is a wealth of resources to help individuals and families to prepare for these solemn Holidays.
The Jewish Community Library is part of the IndyPL Shared System. Our Library will send books to regular IndyPL cardholders if you request it and choose an IndyPL pick up location. We share items all year. We are also open for browsing or reference most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more about the Jewish Community Library.
Celebrate Black Poets Day – October 17
This list features African-American authors and paints a picture of their lived experiences, viewpoints, and thoughts. Classic, contemporary, and modern authors are all included to provide a balanced start to a reader’s journey through the realm of poetry. Expect to feel a flurry of emotion when reading any of these titles and learning the lessons therein. Poetry is an art form and has the ability to move even the most stoic of readers.
Latinos in love
A list of romance novels that are either written by Latino/a authors or feature main characters with Latino background.
If You Liked the Movie Prey
Horror and thriller books show how a community comes together or falls apart trying to deal with the unknown. If you liked Prey, try one of these for your next horrifying thrill.
LGBTQ+ Historical Romance
October is LGBTQ History Month. Travel back in time to celebrate Pride! Here are some historical romances to take you all over.
