Recommended Reading Lists

Looking for some reading inspiration? We've put together a variety of lists and links to help!

Adults:

• Most Checked Out Nonfiction of 2023

• Most Checked Out Fiction of 2023

• Most Checked Out Romance of 2023

• Most Checked Out Mysteries of 2023

• Most Checked Out Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2023

• Staff Favorite Reads of 2023 - Part 1

• Staff Favorite Reads of 2023 - Part 2

• Nonfiction Books of 2022

• Local Authors Spotlight - Nonfiction Part 1

• Local Authors Spotlight - Nonfiction Part 2

• Local Authors Spotlight - Fiction 

• Staff Favorite Reads of 2022 - Part 1

• Staff Favorite Reads of 2022 - Part 2

Teens:

• ALA's Top Teen Books of 2023

Kids:

• Popular Series Books

• Book & Movie Combos

Here are some other lists you might be interested in --

Oregon Battle of the Books 2023 - 2024 Lists:

• OBOB Grades 3 - 5

• OBOB Grades 6 - 8

• OBOB Grades 9 - 12

Oregon Reader's Choice Award:

• ORCA 2025 Nominees

• ORCA 2024 Winners

• ORCA 2024 Nominees

• ORCA 2022 Winners and 2023 Nominees 

The Oregon Book Awards Finalists for 2023 

Check out the Recommended Reading List curated by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!

Don't see anything you want to read? Check out the links below!

NovelList Plus - A great tool for finding your next read at any age! And it's free to access with your library card!

Library Reads - A list of top ten books published each month that library staff across the country love.

Goodreads - One of the largest sites for recommendations and keeping track of your reading.

Fantastic Fiction -  The leading place to find book information, including the chronological order of series and new and upcoming releases.

All About Romance - A marvelous site for book reviews for romance readers.

Kirkus Reviews - A excellent spot to find concise book reviews for all genres. 

Literary Hub - A terrific site for all things literary.

NPR Books - A wonderful place for author interviews and book review podcasts.

Shelf-Awareness - A great e-newsletter about new and upcoming books.