Looking for a great read? Your local library has you covered. We add hundreds of new YA titles every month — from graphic novels to the latest romantasy — and our librarians make it easy (and fun) to find something you’ll love. Here’s how to get started.
A simple way to discover new books is by starting with one you already like.
- Search for a favorite title in the catalog at bcls.lib.nj.us.
- Open the book’s page.
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Scroll to Staff lists featuring this title and Explore further. From there:
- Browse curated staff lists.
- Click View all lists for more options
- Explore Community tags for similar themes
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Use View all from Syndetics Unbound to find:
- Similar books
- Series
- Authors
No favorite yet? No problem. We create book lists every month on a wide range of topics.
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To find YA lists:
- Scroll to Our Recommendations on the homepage
- Click Staff List
- Filter by Audience → Young Adult
- Hit Update results and start browsing
Prefer eBooks or audiobooks? Try Libby.
Use Libby’s Inspire Me feature: Libby will take you through a series of guided prompts, then give you a handful of book suggestions based on your interests. Check out:
Still not sure exactly what you want? There are Libby-specific lists made by our librarians for teens like you. To get to them:
- Scroll to Guides.
- Click on Teens.
- Explore curated lists and customize what you see.
Whether you’re diving into a new series or just browsing for fun, there’s always something waiting to be discovered. And don’t forget – library staff are always here to help you find your next great read.
