Introduction

Read, Watch, Listen

Title lists and websites to help you find books, movies, music and games exactly suited to your taste.

April in Paris
These suggestions are Paris, Jazz, and romance related.
Fresh Focus: STEAM: Learning and Fun
In honor of Maker's Day, enjoy these STEAM related books!
New Year’s Resolutions: Books to Help You Achieve Your Goals
A collection of thought-provoking and potentially inspiring NEW books, eAudiobooks, and documentaries to help you reach your goals.
Fresh Focus: Reading in a Winter Wonderland
Check out these winter reads perfect for cozying up by a fire.
Fresh Focus: Muslim Heritage Month
On April 29th, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed a joint resolution establishing January as Muslim Heritage month in New Jersey as a step towards promoting tolerance and acceptance among communities.
Fresh Focus: Reads to Wrap 2024
A list of the best books to give (or receive)!
A Very Merry Unholiday to You
Join the Grinches, the Scrooges, the Cynics and me to uncelebrate the holidays.
Fresh Focus: Dungeons and Dragons
Take a chance and roll the dice on these titles in celebration of the Dungeons and Dragons tabletop game’s 50th anniversary.
November is Native American Heritage Month
Read, Watch, and Listen to one of these titles to learn more about the Indigenous Peoples who called this land home long before any other peoples did.
Fresh Focus: Queer History Month
October is Queer History Month! Celebrate with these historical and historical fiction titles.

Literary Couples
Writers who fell in love with other writers.
New Year’s Resolutions: Books to Help You Achieve Your Goals
A collection of thought-provoking and potentially inspiring NEW books, eAudiobooks, and documentaries to help you reach your goals.
18 Titles to Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month! Celebrate with these books, audiobooks, and films.
Fresh Focus: YA Humor for Boys
Boy-centric YA Humor.
Fresh Focus: Reading in a Winter Wonderland
Check out these winter reads perfect for cozying up by a fire.
Fresh Focus: STEAM: Learning and Fun
In honor of Maker's Day, enjoy these STEAM related books!
April in Paris
These suggestions are Paris, Jazz, and romance related.
Fresh Focus: Muslim Heritage Month
On April 29th, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed a joint resolution establishing January as Muslim Heritage month in New Jersey as a step towards promoting tolerance and acceptance among communities.
National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month, a month where reading is celebrated and encouraged by all ages in honor of Dr. Suess' birthday.
Great TV Shows You May Have Missed
A good TV show is like a comfortable pair of sneakers.

#Goals
It’s time to reflect on past performance and make future #goals. Here are some recommendations to help you be the best you in 2022!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Classic books for children.
18 Titles to Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month! Celebrate with these books, audiobooks, and films.
18 Titles to Honor Women's History Month
Saint Patrick's Day is just one day, but March is truly the month for women. Celebrate Women's History Month with the following books, audiobooks, and movies from the last decade.
2018 ALA Youth Media Award Winners
The top titles published in 2017 for children and young adults.
2018 Mock Awards Finalists
Suggested award finalists for Caldecott, Newbery & Printz.
2019 ALA Youth Media Award Winners
The top titles published in 2018 for children and young adults.
2019 Mock Awards Finalists
Suggested award finalists for Caldecott, Newbery & Printz.
2020 ALA Youth Media Award Winners
The top titles published in 2019 for children and young adults.
2020 Mock Awards Finalists
Suggested award finalists for Caldecott, Newbery & Printz.

All About Romance Best Bet
Includes thousands of romance novel reviews, hundreds of author interviews, blogs, romance reader forums, industry coverage, and more.
BookReporter Best Bet
Offers book reviews, author profiles and interviews, and more.
Fantastic Fiction Best Bet
Features awards, new and popular titles, top authors and series on a wide variety of subjects.
Guys Read Best Bet
A web-based literacy program for boys founded by author Jon Scieszka.
IGN Best Bet
Video games, wikis, cheats, walkthroughs, reviews, news & videos.
IMDb Best Bet
Movies, TV and Celebrities.
KidsReads Best Bet
Offers reviews, author interviews, and more for readers aged 6-12.
No Flying No Tights Best Bet
Includes reviews and other information on graphic novels in every genre.
NoveList Best Bet
Offers reviews, author read-alikes, subject lists, book discussion guides, and more.
Stop, You’re Killing Me! Best Bet
A resource for lovers of mystery, crime, thriller, spy, and suspense books.