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Printer-friendly versionIndieBound is a community-oriented movement begun by the independent bookseller members of the American Booksellers Association. It brings together booksellers and readers.
The monthly Indie Next List, draws from bookseller-recommended favorites and the weekly Indie Bestseller Lists is what’s selling in indie bookstores nationwide. You can view both of these online at
Printer-friendly versionWe offer lots of ways to connect our readers with just the right books.
Our collections in this section make it easy for readers to not only identify books that fit their reading interest, but to also download titles at no charge to a media of their choice. So in addition to finding great books, you can read or listen to them whenever you choose.
The resources below will help you find bestseller lists, book discussion guides, reviews, and literary criticisms. You can also download eBooks and eAudiobooks, chat with a librarian for book recommendations, or join an online book club!
| Book News Page | Browse books by genre, including new releases and bestsellers—or look up book reviews, lists of past and present award winners, and author interviews and biographies. |
| Online Book Clubs | Experience a new book every Monday! Each week you can read 2–3 chapters of a new book, which will be e-mailed in 5-minute daily segments. If you like the book, you can check it out at the library. |
| eBooks & eAudiobooks | Download eBooks and eAudiobooks from Digital Downloads - A Library Collaboration and NetLibrary/Recorded Books. Then read or listen to these books on your computer, MP3 player, PDA, or SmartPhone. |
| Playaway Audiobooks | Playaway is the newest format of audiobook. It combines an entire book and player in one small unit, which weighs only 2 oz. and fits in your pocket. To view our selection of Playaway titles, go to our catalog, browse by Call Number, type "Play" and hit the Search button or click here. |
| Online Databases | NoveList, Gale Literature Resource Center, and Literature Databases help readers find new books or learn more about authors and their works. Access reviews, annotations, book discussion guides, author read-a-likes, and literary criticisms. |
| Recommended Internet Sites | Our reference librarians have assembled a list of reliable Internet sites. Browse the links under Language / Literature for book discussions, reviews, and bestseller lists. |
| ReadThisNow | This statewide program connects readers and books through a 24-hour live online service. Simply log in with your Ohio zip code, and chat with a librarian for individualized book recommendations. |
| Expanded Books | View innovative videos designed to showcase new books. Book videos may also be viewed through Yahoo! News and Apple iTunes (free book video downloads). |
Printer-friendly versionWe're here to help you find your next book, whether you're reading for fun or for a school assignment. Check out some of our favorite reading Web sites below
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