Thursday, May 14, 2015

Finding your next favorite book...

Have you ever finished a great book and thought "what do I read next?" Or, even worse, been in the mood for a good book with nothing to read. We're here to help. The Southwick Public Library has access to the online resource, NoveList. You can find the link to NoveList here on the Southwick Public Library website: Southwick Public Library Online Resources and use your library card number for access.

Let NoveList help you find your next favorite book! Find read-alikes for popular books, stay up to date with your favorite genre's newest books in the "Keeping Up..." list, and search for books by subject, author, genre, and see reviews.

NoveList is a great way to find a book that is the perfect fit for you.


Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Last week of the Teen Photography Contest...

We have gotten in some great entries so far and there's still time to submit. If you have a photo you would like to submit, please have it in by Friday at 5pm. All photographs will be judged by a local photographer.

Please see the model release form below. You can find the contest rules and model release form (if you have someone in your picture) on our website here:
Southwick Public Library Website

Monday, May 4, 2015

New books to get excited about!

Are you looking for an exciting new read? We've got plenty of new books in our young adult section including these new hit titles:

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is one of the most anticipated books of 2015. Tahir's debut has it all- action, adventure, romance, and fantasy. This book is a winner for fans of the Hunger Games. 

The Heir (The Selection #4) by Kiera Cass- You heard right, there's going to be a fourth book in The Selection Series! Cass' latest novel follows America and Maxon's daughter as she embarks on her own Selection. (Release date May 5, 2015).

Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen- Dessen's latest novel is sure to win over her fans old and new. (Release date May 5, 2015).


Other great books published so far this year: 
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven- For fans of The Fault in Our Stars. Have the tissues ready- this book is a tear-jerker.

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard- The next big thing in Hunger Games-esque dystopia.

The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone or The City of Bones.



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