Looking for your next great read? Use the resources below!

Personalized Reading Recommendations 

Our library staff loves to help you find books according to your interests! Fill out our Reading Recommendations form online, and you will receive a list of titles curated to your preferences.

Novelist

In a hurry? Check out NoveList Plus, the premiere database of reading recommendations, available through libraries around the world presenting fiction, nonfiction and audiobooks and includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more. Access to NoveList Plus is available with your library card or Chatham PASS account.

Book Riot

Looking for the best young adult books, new YA books for your pre-order list, or book podcasts? We’ve got all the bases (and genres) covered. Check out Book Riot's Young Adult book content here.

Award Winners

• Alex Award - given annually by the Young Adults Library Services Association (YALSA) to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18.
• Award for Excellence in Nonfiction -  awarded annually by YALSA, the Nonfiction Award honors the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18) during a Nov. 1 – Oct. 31 publishing year.
• Michael L. Printz Award - given annually by YALSA for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is named for a Topeka, Kansas school librarian who was a long-time active member of the Young Adult Library Services Association. 
• Morris Award - given annually by YALSA, the Morris Award honors a book published by a first-time author writing for teens and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature.