Looking for a good book?
We have several resources available to help you find a good book to read:
Curbside Reading Recommendations
If you are having a hard time finding something to place a hold on while you are unable to come into the building and browse our shelves, complete this simple survey. Give us a few days and you will be notified that holds are waiting for you to pick up. Make an appointment for curbside pick-up and come find out what our librarians think you would enjoy!
Personalized Reading Recommendations
If you want a personalized reading recommendation, then you're in the right place. Just fill out the online questionnaire, and you will receive 3-5 individualized book suggestions from a Provo Librarian.
Online Booklists
Browse our top-pick lists, organized by genre or subject.
Clicking on the title of a book will take you to the catalog where you can see if the book is checked in. If it is checked out, place a hold request, and we will notify you when it is ready!
NoveList Plus
NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers' advisory resource for fiction and nonfiction. It has extensive feature content, advanced search options, author read-alikes, professional reviews, recommended reads, genre outlines, and much more. If you're not sure what to read next, NoveList Plus will help you.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Designed especially for elementary and middle school students, NoveList K-8 is an online database with fiction and nonfiction titles chosen specifically to support the school curriculum as well as the pleasure reading needs of kids.
Library Blogs
Library Staff Reviews
Librarians at the Provo City Library review the books they have read, including nonficiton and young adult fiction. Our favorites are labeled as Staff Picks or Audio Picks. If you want to avoid violence, strong language, or graphic scenes, look for the books labeled as Clean Reads.
Library Blog
Your daily stop for recommendations, reviews, and random facts about the Provo City Library. Look for new content every week day. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter under ProvoLibrary.
Children's Book Reviews
Interested in children’s books? Well, you’re in luck because we have a blog for that. Check out our children’s book reviews written by our children’s librarians.
Ask a Librarian
If you come in to our library, feel free to ask any librarian for book recommendations. We love to help you find what you need!