Readers’ Advisory
Web sites to help you find your next good read
- New lists every month of books recommended by Maine State Library.
- Find recommendations by category. Search by “appeal factors.” Generate a list based on books you’ve enjoyed.
- “Best books” lists for all genres. Reviews of adult and teen books searchable by category, author or title.
- Award winners, bestsellers, books by category, and NY Times reviews.
- Find reviews by category, author, title, plot and more. Find reviews for authors from Maine.
- Read the first chapter of selected new books.
For Mystery Lovers
- Reviews, award-winner lists, author interviews.
- Search by author or character. Suggests books and authors similar to those you like. Chronological lists of all books by each author.
Childrens’s & Young Adult Advisory
- Meant to be used by kids. Reviews and cover art, information on series, reading lists, author links, special features, and opinions from kids about books.
- Intended for kids. Reviews with cover art, reading lists, comments from kids about the books.
- Annotated book lists for teens.
- Book reviews with cover art. Author bios.
Series
Summers Hours:
Tuesdays — Saturdays
10–6
Winter Hours:
Tuesdays 10–4
Thursdays 10–6
Fridays 10–4
Saturdays 10–4
