Great Reads

If you would like to suggest a title for the library collection you may e-mail us at askref@ccpl.lib.oh.us [1]. Note: All requests are subject to the library's purchasing policy. Please be advised that we may not be able to fulfill all requests.

Bestsellers

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Book Club Kits

Do you enjoy discussing great books with your friends, but hate trying to track down enough copies for everyone in the group? Come to the Clark County Public Library. We’ve taken away the hassle by collecting the books for you into a kit. Each one of our kits typically contain 12 paperback books and a large print copy, if available. We’ve also included a Discussion Guide and Tip Sheet. Check out one of our Book Club Kits today!

Click here [10]to see a complete list of available book club kits.

Borrowing a Book Club Kit

Kits are located at the Main Library, 201 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, OH. If you are interested in borrowing a kit please ask for assistance (as items are in storage) or place it on reserve. You may also request that a kit be sent to any of our branch locations.

To see if a kit is available using our online catalog, you may search by the Author, Title or by typing Book Club Kit in the “search for” field using the Browse feature.

Kits will be labeled with this icon.

A maximum of 2 kits can be borrowed at a time for a 6 week period. A kit may be renewed one time, unless it has been reserved by another patron.

The borrower is responsible for any replacement costs incurred for missing or damaged items. All items in a kit must be returned at the same time. Replacement fees are non-refundable and no replacement items will be accepted.

All kits must be returned to a Clark County Public Library Circulation Desk. In order to ensure that all kit items are inventoried by staff, please do not return them in the bookdrops. The overdue fine for a kit is $.05 per day.

Audiovisual Materials

Book Club Kit titles may be available as a DVD or in an audio format such as Playaways or Books on CD. If you would like to supplement your discussion with one of these formats, please ask for assistance or check our catalog for availability. Any items that are not available may be requested through Interlibrary Loan.

Some of these items may be checked out for an extended period of time when used in conjunction with a Book Club Kit.

Meeting Space

The Gaier Meeting Room at the Main Library is available to the public for bookings. Please call the Public Relations Department at (937) 328-6907 to reserve the room. Our branches also have meeting rooms available. Contact the respective branch for room availability.

Suggestions

Your group is welcome to make a suggestion for a new kit. We will make every effort to accommodate your request, but we cannot guarantee we will be able to purchase the materials. Titles must meet specific criteria before being considered for a kit. Upon acceptance, please allow a minimum of two months for processing.

Suggestions can be made at any library location or by e-mailing us at: askref@ccpl.lib.oh.us [11].

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Discussion Guide Back When We Were Grownups.pdf [13]	328.86 KB
Discussion Guide Banner of Heaven.pdf [14]	730.68 KB
Discussion Guide Bel Canto.pdf [15]	320.95 KB
Discussion Guide Camels Bookmobile.pdf [16]	497.04 KB
Discussion Guide Eat, Pray, Love.pdf [17]	485.07 KB
Discussion Guide Five People You Meet.pdf [18]	532.07 KB
Discussion Guide Founding Mothers.pdf [19]	654.05 KB
Discussion Guide Full of Grace.pdf [20]	393.18 KB
Discussion Guide Funny in Farsi.pdf [21]	464.28 KB
Discussion Guide Glass Castle.pdf [22]	252.48 KB
Discussion Guide Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie.pdf [23]	205.83 KB
Discussion Guide Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.pdf [24]	505.69 KB
Discussion Guide Into the Wild.pdf [25]	428.05 KB
Discussion Guide Keeping Faith.pdf [26]	233.64 KB
Discussion Guide Kite Runner.pdf [27]	208.99 KB
Discussion Guide Memory Keeper.pdf [28]	295.37 KB
Discussion Guide Night.pdf [29]	469.91 KB
Discussion Guide Nineteen Minutes.pdf [30]	236.98 KB
Discussion Guide Secret Life.pdf [31]	292.56 KB
Discussion Guide Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.pdf [32]	573.98 KB
Discussion Guide Still Alice.pdf [33]	370.99 KB
Discussion Guide Tallgrass.pdf [34]	408.39 KB
Discussion Guide The Shack.pdf [35]	604.25 KB
Discussion Guide They Carried.pdf [36]	441.8 KB
Discussion Guide Three Cups of Tea.pdf [37]	651.91 KB
Discussion Guide Tin Flute.pdf [38]	426.59 KB
Discussion Guide To Kill A Mockingbird.pdf [39]	407.75 KB
Discussion Guide Tuesdays.pdf [40]	261.75 KB
Discussion Guide Water for Elephants.pdf [41]	317.47 KB
Discussion Guide Eventide.pdf [42]	274.82 KB
Discussion Guide Plainsong.pdf [43]	282.25 KB
Discussion Guide Red Tent.pdf [44]	294.83 KB
Discussion Guide The Help.pdf [45]	300.01 KB
Discussion Guide Thousand Suns.pdf [46]	281.06 KB
Discussion Guide Year of Magical Thinking.pdf [47]	275.1 KB
Discussion Guide The Passage.pdf [48]	254.9 KB
Discussion Guide The American Heiress.pdf [49]	206.97 KB
Discussion Guide In the Garden of Beasts.pdf [50]	217.96 KB
Discussion Guide The Language of Flowers.pdf [51]	196.71 KB
Discussion Guide Calebs Crossing.pdf [52]	170 KB
Discussion Guide Team of Rivals.pdf [53]	264.14 KB
Discussion Guide Mudbound.pdf [54]	142.96 KB
Discussion Guide A Thousand Acres.pdf [55]	133.24 KB
Discussion Guide Wolf Hall.pdf [56]	131.17 KB
Discussion Guide Sarah's Key.pdf [57]	231.41 KB
Discussion Guide One True Thing.pdf [58]	181.51 KB

Booklists

African American Authors

Some of the greatest names in African-American Literature:

Alers, Rochelle

Ansa, Tina McElroy

Baldwin, James

Bambara, Toni C.

Baxt, George

Beatty, Paul

Benson, Angela

Berry, Bertice

Bland, Eleanor Taylor

Briscoe, Connie

Brown, Parry A.

Bunkley, Anita Richmond

Bulter, Octavia

Burney, Claudia Mair

Campbell, Bebe Moore

Carter, Charlotte

Carter, Stephen L.

Chambers, Christopher

Chase-Riboud, Barbara

Cleage, Pearl

Conde, Maryse

Cooper, J. California

Danticat, Edwidge

Darden, Christopher

Davis, Thulani

Delany, Samuel R.

DeLoach, Nora

Dickey, Eric Jerome

Due, Tananarive

Durham, David Anthony

Edwards, Grace F.

Ellison, Ralph

Everett, Percival

Gaines, Ernest

Golden, Marita

Green, Carmen

Greer, Robert O.

Hamilton, Virginia

Hardwick, Gary

Harris, E. Lynn

Haynes, David

Hill, Donna

Himes, Chester

Holton, Hugh

Hudson-Smith, Linda

Hurston, Zora Neale

Jackson, Brenda

Joe, Yolanda

Johnson, Charles Richard

Johnson, R. M.

Jones, Edward P.

Jones, Tayari

King-Gamble, Marcia

Kitt, Sandra

Lovell, Glenville

Marshall, Paule

Massey, Brandon

McBride, James

McFadden, Bernice L.

McMillan, Terry

Mickelbury, Penny

Morrison, Mary B.

Morrison, Toni

Mosley, Walter

Myers, Walter Dean

Naylor, Gloria

Neely, Barbara

Olden, Marc

Palfrey, Evelyn

Perrin, Kayla

Phillips, Caryl

Phillips, Gary

Ray, Francis

Reed, Ishmael

Rhodes, Jewell Parker

Roby, Kimberla L.

Sanders, Dori

Shange, Ntozke

Sinclair, April

Souljah, Sister

Taylor, Mildred

Thomas, Jacquelin

Thomas-Graham, Pamel

Turner, Nikki

Tyree, Omar

Walker, Alice

Walker, Blair S.

Weber, Carl

Wesley, Valerie Wilson

Whitehead, Colson

Woods, Paula L.

Wideman, John E.

Wright, Richard

Yerby, Frank

Zane

Download a copy of the brochure.

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Amish Stories and Series

Enjoy these heartwarming stories and series set in Amish communities. All are located in the Gentle Reads section, alphabetical by author, unless otherwise indicated.

BENDER, CARRIE

Dora’s Diary series

Whispering Brook series

BRUNSTETTER, WANDA E.

Lydia’s Charm

White Christmas Pie

Brides of Lancaster County series

Brides of Webster County series

Daughters of Lancaster County series

Indiana Cousins series

Sisters of Holmes County series

BYLER, LINDA

Lizzie Searches series

CAMERON, BARBARA

Quilts of Lancaster County series

CASTILLO, LINDA (Fiction)

Kate Burkholder series

CHAPMAN, VANETTA

A Simple Amish Christmas

CLARK, MINDY STARNS

Women of Lancaster County series

CLIPSTON, AMY

Kauffman Amish Bakery series

CRAMER, W. DALE

Levi’s Will

Daughters of Caleb Bender series

EICHER, JERRY

Adams County series

Hannah’s Heart series

Little Valley series

ELLIS, MARY

Miller Family series

Wayne County series

FISHER, SUZANNE

Lancaster County series

FULLER, KATHLEEN

Hearts of Middlefield series

GAUS, PAUL (Mystery)

Ohio Amish Mystery series

GRAY, SHELLEY SHEPARD

Seasons of Sugarcreek series

Sisters of the Heart series

HOFF, B. J.

Riverhaven Years series

LEWIS, BEVERLY

Abram’s Daughters series

Amish Country Crossroads series

Annie’s People series

Courtship of Nellie Fisher series

Heritage of Lancaster County series

Rose Trilogy series

Seasons of Grace series

LODGE, HILLARY MANTON

Plain and Simple series

LONG, KELLY

An Amish Love

Patch of Heaven series

PERRY, MARTA

Pleasant Valley series

PICOUT, JODIE (Fiction)

Plain Truth

ROPER, GAYLE G.

Amish Farm trilogy

WISEMAN, BETH

An Amish Gathering

Daughters of Promise series

WOODSMALL, CINDY

The Sound of Sleighbells

Ada’s House series

Sisters of the Quilt series

WORKINGER, BARBARA (Mystery)

In Dutch Again

Shoofly Pie to Die

YODER MILLER, EVIE

Eyes at the Window

Da Vinci Code Read Alikes

If you enjoyed The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown, you might enjoy the following titles.

All are shelved in Fiction, alphabetically by the author's last name:

FICTION ACKROYD

The Clerkenwell Tales, by Peter Ackroyd

FICTION BENSON

The Burning Road, by Ann Benson

FICTION BERRY

The Amber Room, by Steve Berry

FICTION BROWN

Angels and Demons

The Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown

FICTION CALDWELL

The Rule of Four, by Ian Caldwell

FICTION DUNBAR

False Images, by Catherine Dunbar

FICTION ECO

Foucault’s Pendulum

The Name of the Rose, by Umberto Eco

FICTION FURST

Blood of Victory, by Alan Furst

FICTION GROSSMAN

Codex, by Lev Grossman

FICTION HARRIS

Enigma, by Robert Harris

FICTION KOSTOVA

The Historian, by Elizabeth Kostova

FICTION LITTELL

The Company: A Novel of the CIA, by Robert Littell

FICTION NEVILL

The Eight

The Magic Circle, by Katherine Nevill

FICTION PALLISER

The Unburied, by Charles Palliser

FICTION PEARL

The Dante Club, by Matthew Pearl

FICTION PEARS

An Instance at the Fingerpost, by Iain Pears

FICTION PEREZREV

The Club Dumas, by Arturo Perez-Reverte

FICTION PRESTON

Brimstone

The Cabinet of Curiosities, by Douglas Preston

FICTION RABB

The Book of Q

The Overseer, by Jonathan Rabb

FCTION ROLLINS

Map of Bones, by James Rollins

FICTION SIERRA

The Secret Supper, by Javier Sierra

FICTION SILVA

The Confessor

The Kill Artist, by Daniel Silva

FICTION WHYTE

Knights of the Black and White

Order in Chaos, by Jack Whyte

FICTION WOOD

The Prophetess, by Barbara Wood

FICTION ZIMLER

The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon, by Richard Zimler

Download a copy of the brochure.

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James Patterson Read Alikes

Waiting for the newest release by James Patterson? Some of these authors might help you pass the time. All are shelved in Fiction alphabetically by the author's last name.

Cannell, Stephen

Child, Lee

Cline, C. Terry

Connelly, Michael

Deaver, Jeffrey

Fielding, Joy

Harris, Thomas

Harvey, James Neal

Harvey, Michael

Iles, Greg

Katzenbach, John

Kava, Alex

Klavan, Andrew

Lieberman, Herbert

Lindsey, David

Mahoney, Dan

Margolin, Philip

Martin, David

Nasaw, Johnathan

O'Connell, Carol

Olshaker, Mark

Pearson, Ridley

Sandford, John

Wiltse, David

Woods, Stuart

Download a copy of the brochure.

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Janet Evanovich Read Alikes

Plum out of books by Janet Evanovich? Try some of these authors that also feature some fun and offbeat characters. Authors followed by an * are shelved in the Mystery section. All others are shelved alphabetically by author's last name in Fiction.

Andersen, Susan

Andrews, Donna*

Andrews, Mary Kay

Bartholomew, Nancy*

Carrington, Tori*

Coben, Harlan

Crusie, Jennifer

Eichler, Selma*

Hayter, Sparkle*

Henderson, Lauren

Hess, Joan*

Hiaasen, Carl

Isaacs, Susan

Kellogg, Marne Davis*

Kozak, Harley Jane*

Maracotta, Lindsay*

McCrumb, Sharyn*

Muller, Marcia*

Neely, Barbara*

Phillips, Susan Elizabeth

Robards, Karen

Roberts, Gillian*

Rogers, Chris

Rubino, Jane*

Scottoline, Lisa

Smith, April

Strohmeyer, Sarah (has titles in Mystery and Fiction)

Trocheck, Kathy Hogan*

Download a copy of the brochure.

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John Grisham Read Alikes

Lots of great legal thriller authors to try when you've read all of John Grisham:

William Bernhardt

Jay Brandon

Thomas Chastain

William Coughlin

Robert Daley

William Diehl

Philip Friedman

Mark Gimenez

James Grippando

Lee Gruenfeld

Clifford Irving

Joseph Klempner

Mimi Lavenda Latt

John Lescroart

Paul Levine

Bonnie MacDougal

John S. Martel

Steve Martini

Brad Meltzer

Perri O’Shaughnessy

Barbara Parker

Richard North Patterson

Ridley Pearson

Barry Reed

Nancy Taylor Rosenberg

Lawrence Sanders

Lisa Scottoline

Grif Stockley

Robert Tannenbaum

William Tapply

Scott Turow

Gallatin Warfield

Shelby Yastrow

Download a copy of the brochure.

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Left Behind Read Alikes

Is it the end of the world as we know it? Find out with these Left Behind series read-alikes.

FICTION ANDERSON

Millennium, by Jack Anderson

FICTION BEAUSEIGNEUR

In His Image

Birth of an Age

Acts of God, by James BeauSeigneur

FICTION BENIG

Messiah Stones, by Irving Benig

FICTION BUNN

The Warning

The Ultimatum, by T. Davis Bunn

FICTION CROUCH

The Omega Code, by Tim Crouch

FICTION DEKKER

Showdown, by Ted Dekker

FICTION FOLSOM

Day of Confession, by Allan Folsom

FICTION HUNT

The Immortal, by Angela Elwell Hunt

FICTION HUFFY

Hallelujah Side, by Rhoda Huffy

FICTION JEFFREY

Flee the Darkness, by Grant Jeffrey

FICTION JENSEN

Millennium Rising, by Janet Jensen

FICTION KESSEL

Good News from Outer Space, by John Kessel

FICTION KING

The Stand, by Stephen King

FICTION LINDSEY

Blood Moon, by Hal Lindsey

FICTION MARZULLI

Nephilim

Unholy Deception

The Revealing, by L. A. Marzulli

FICTION MEIER

The Third Millennium

The Fourth Millennium, by Paul Meier

FICTION MYERS

Blood of Heaven

Threshold

Fire of Heaven, by Bill Myers

FICTION OBRIEN

Father Elijah, by Michael O’Brien

FICTION PERETTI

This Present Darkness

Piercing the Darkness

Prophet

Oath, by Frank Peretti

FICTION PHILLIPS

Hidden in Time

Rift in Time, by Michael Phillips

FICTION ROBERTSON

End of the Age, by Pat Robertson

FICTION VANKAMPEN

The Fourth Reich, by Robert Van Kampen

Download a copy of the brochure.

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Nicholas Sparks Read Alikes

Have you read every last one of Nicholas Sparks' books? Branch out to one of these authors.

FICTION BINCHY

Evening Class, by Maeve Binchy

FICTION EVANS

The Smoke Jumper, by Nicholas Evans

FICTION EVANS

The Christmas Box

The Last Promise

The Letter

The Locket

The Looking Glass

Perfect Day

Timepiece, by Richard Paul Evans

FICTION FOWLER

Remembering Blue, by Connie May Fowler

FICTION GARRETT

After You

Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground

Because I Wanted You, by Annie Garrett

FICTION GRAYSON

The Gazebo

Waterloo Station, by Emily Grayson

FICTION HANNAH

On Mystic Lake, by Kristin Hannah

FICTION HINTON

Friendship Cake, by Lynne Hinton

FICTION HULL

Losing Julia, by Jonathan Hull

FICTION HYDE

Pay It Forward

Walter’s Purple Heart, by Catherine Ryan Hyde

FICTION KAY

Taking Lottie Home

To Dance With the White Dog, by Terry Kay

FICTION LANDVIK

Patty Jane’s House of Curl, by Lorna Landvik

FICTION LETTS

Where the Heart Is, by Billie Letts

FICTION MAXWELL

All the Winters That Have Been

Season of the Swan, by Evan Maxwell

FICTION MCKINNON

Candles on Bay Street, by K. C. McKinnon

FICTION MCMURTRY

Terms of Endearment, by Larry McMurtry

FICTION PATTERSON

Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas, by James Patterson

FICTION PILCHER

An Ocean Apart, by Robin Pilcher

FICTION PRATT

The Last Valentine

The Lighthouse Keeper

Paradise Bay, by James Michael Pratt

FICTION RICE

Safe Harbor, by Luanne Rice

FICTION ROSENBERG

California Angel, by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg

FICTION SCHINE

The Love Letter, by Cathleen Schine

FICTION SHREVE

Where or When, by Anita Shreve

FICTION SIDDONS

Islands, by Anne Rivers Siddons

FICTION SMITH

The Stone Flower Garden, by Deborah Smith

FICTION SMITH

Jane’s House, by Robert Kimmel Smith

FICTION WALLER

The Bridges of Madison County

A Thousand Country Roads, by Robert James Waller

FICTION WILSON

Beauty

Hawke’s Cove, by Susan Wilson

Download a copy of the brochure.

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Romance Authors to Tickle Your Funnybone

Authors for those that like a little laugh with their romance:

Andersen, Susan

Banks, Leanne

Berg, Patti

Bevarly, Elizabeth

Cabot, Meg

Carmichael, Emily

Civil-Brown, Sue

Criswell, Millie

Crusie, Jennifer

Donovan, Susan

Evanick, Marcia

Fforde, Katie

Fielding, Liz

Finnamore, Suzanne

Gibson, Rachel

Grayson, Kristine

Heller, Jane

Hill, Sandra

Holden, Wendy

Jones, Luanne

Kenner, Julie

Keyes, Marian

Kistler, Julie

Medeiros, Teresa

Michaels, Kasey

Michaels, Lynn

North, Hailey

Ortolon, Julie

Phillips, Susan Elizabeth

Quinn, Julia

Ridgway, Christie

Schulze, Dallas

Wells, Robin

Winders, Jill

Zigman, Laura

Download a copy of the brochure.

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Spine-Tingling Tales

Scare yourself silly with these spine-tingling stories.

FICTION ADAMS

The Girl in a Swing, by Richard Adams

FICTION ANDREWS

Flowers in the Attic, by V. C. Andrews

FICTION BARKER

Books of Blood

Coldheart Canyon, by Clive Barker

FICTION BRUST

Freedom and Necessity, by Steven Brust

FICTION CAMPBELL

Alone With the Horrors, by Ramsey Campbell

FICTION FARRIS

Catacombs

Scare Tactics, by John Farris

FICTION FAWCETT

Against the Brotherhood, by Quinn Fawcett

FICTION GAIMAN

Neverwhere, by Neil Gaiman

FICTION HALLAHAN

The Search for Joseph Tulley, by William Hallahan

FICTION HARRIS

Silence of the Lambs, by Thomas Harris

FICTION HINKEMEYER

Lilac Night, by Michael Hinkemeyer

FICTION ILES

Mortal Fear, by Greg Iles

FICTION JACKSON

The Haunting of Hill House

The Lottery and Other Stories, by Shirley Jackson

FICTION KING

Bag of Bones

Carrie

Misery

The Shining, by Stephen King

FICTION KOONTZ

Mr. Murder

Strangers, by Dean Koontz

FICTION LEVIN

Rosemary’s Baby, by Ira Levin

FICTION LOVECRAFT

Tales of H. P. Lovecraft, by H. P. Lovecraft

FICTION MARCH

The Bad Seed, by William March

FICTION POE

The Purloined Letter, by Edgar Allan Poe

FICTION RICE

Interview with the Vampire

Queen of the Damned, by Anne Rice

FICTION SAUL

Suffer the Children, by John Saul

FICTION SHELLEY

Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley

FICTION SIMMONS

The Terror, by Dan Simmons

FICTION STOKER

Dracula, by Bram Stoker

FICTION STRAUB

Ghost Story, by Peter Straub

FICTION TRYON

The Other, by Thomas Tryon

FICTION WELLS

The Island of Dr. Moreau, by H. G. Wells

Download a copy of the brochure.

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Stephen King Read Alikes

Grab one of these authors that are as creepy as Stephen King. Don't forget to leave a light on.

V.C Andrews

Richard Bachman

Iain Banks

Clive Barker

Campbell Black

William Peter Blatty

Robert Bloch

Chaz Brenchley

Poppy Z. Brite

Ramsey Campbell

Andrew Coburn

Robin Cook

Frank De Felitta

John Farris

Alan Dean Foster

Christopher Fowler

Stephen Gallagher

Charles L. Grant

Marilyn Harris

Thomas Harris

James Herbert

Tom Holland

Peter James

Velda Johnston

Andrew Klavan

Kathe Koja

Dean R. Koontz

Michael Kube-McDowell

Marc Laidlaw

Richard Laymon

Ira Levin

David L. Lindsey

H. P. Lovecraft

David L. Martin

Graham Master

Richard Matheson

McCammon, Robert

Marlys Millhiser

Brent Monahan

Michael Palmer

Anne Rice

Philip Rickman

John Saul

Steve Shagan

Ramona Stewart

Peter Straub

Whitley Strieber

Thomas Tessier

Thomas Tryon

F. Paul Wilson

T. M. Wright

Chelsea Yarbro

Download a copy of the brochure.

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Sue Grafton Read Alikes

Have you made your way through Grafton's alphabet? You can count on these authors for more crime-solving adventures. Authors followed by an * are located in the Fiction section. All others can be found in the Mysteries.

Ayres, Noreen

Barnes, Linda

Barr, Nevada

Beck, K. K.

Bland, Eleanor Taylor

Cody, Liz

Conant, Susan

Cross, Amanda

D’Amato, Barbara

Davidson, Diane Mott

Dawson, Janet

Dunlap, Susan

Evanovich, Janet*

Forrest, Katherine

Grant, Linda

Hager, Jean

Hess, Joan

Kijewski, Karen

Lutz, Lisa*

Maron, Margaret

Muller, Marcia

O’Callaghan, Maxine

Paretsky, Sara

Pickard, Nancy

Simonson, Sheila

Smith, Julie

Stabenow, Dana

Van Gieson, Judith

Wolzien, Valerie

Download a copy of the brochure.

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Tearjerkers

Need a good cry? Grab a box of tissues and curl up with one of these tearjearkers.

FICTION ADAMS

The Plague Dogs, by Richard Adams

FICTION ALCOTT

Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott

FICTION ARNOW

The Dollmaker, by Harriett Arnow

FICTION BANKS

The Sweet Hereafter, by Russell Banks

FICTION BERG

Talk Before Sleep, by Elizabeth Berg

FICTION BINCHY

The Glass Lake, by Maeve Binchy

FICTION CIRESI

Blue Italian, by Rita Ciresi

FICTION COOK

What Girls Learn, by Karin Cook

FICTION DELINSKY

Three Wishes, by Barbara Delinsky

FICTION DEVERAUX

A Knight in Shining Armor, by Jude Deveraux

FICTION EVANS

The Horse Whisperer, by Nicholas Evans

FICTION FAIRBAIRN

Five Smooth Stones, by Ann Fairbairn

FICTION FLAGG

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle-Stop Café, by Fannie Flagg

FICTION GABALDON

Dragonfly in Amber, by Diana Gabaldon

FICTION GIPSON

Old Yeller, by Fred Gipson

FICTION HOFFMAN

At Risk, by Alice Hoffman

FICTION KAY

To Dance With the White Dog, by Terry Kay

FICTION KEYES

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

FICTION LANDVIK

Patty Jane’s House of Curl, by Lorna Landvik

FICTION MAPSON

Hank and Chloe, by Jo-Ann Mapson

FICTION MCCULLOUGH

The Thorn Birds, by Colleen McCullough

FICTION MCMURTRY

Lonesome Dove

Terms of Endearment, by Larry McMurtry

FICTION MILLER

The Good Mother, by Sue Miller

FICTION MITCHELL

Gone With the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell

FICTION ONDAATJE

The English Patient, by Michael Ondaatje

FICTION PILCHER

The Shell Seekers, by Rosamunde Pilcher

FICTION QUINDLEN

One True Thing, by Anna Quindlen

FICTION RAWLINGS

The Yearling, by Marjorie Rawlings

FICTION REID

Swimming in the Starry River, by P. C. Reid

FICTION SPARKS

The Notebook, by Nicholas Sparks

FICTION SPENCER

Family Blessings, by LaVyrle Spencer

FICTION STEWART

Six Weeks, by Fred Mustard Stewart

FICTION STYRON

Sophie’s Choice, by William Styron

FICTION WATSON

Montana 1948, by Lawrence Watson

FICTION WILSON

Beauty

One Good Dog, by Susan Wilson

Download a copy of the brochure.

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Twilight Series Read Alikes

Sink your teeth into these Twilight read-alikes. All titles are shelved in YA FICTION in the Teen Room, alphabetically by author.

YA FICTION ANDERSON

Thirsty, by M. T. Anderson

YA FICTION BROOKS

Road of the Dead, by Kevin Brooks

YA FICTION CARY

Bloodline, by Kate Cary

YA FICTION CLARE

City of Bones, by Cassandra Clare

YA FICTION COLFER

The Wish List, by Eoin Colfer

YA FICTION DELACRUZ

Blue Bloods

Masquerade, by Melissa De la Cruz

YA FICTION DELANEY

Night of the Soul Stealer, by Joseph Delaney

YA FICTON DRAPER

Tears of a Tiger, by Sharon Draper

YA FICTION DUNKLE

By These Ten Bones, by Clare Dunkle

YA FICTION GREEN

Looking for Alaska, by John Green

YA FICTION HAUTMAN

Sweetblood, by Pete Hautman

YA FICTION JABLONSKI

Thicker Than Water, by Carla Jablonski

YA FICTION JONES

The Faerie Path, by Frewin Jones

YA FICTION KLAUSE

The Silver Kiss, by Annette Curtis Klause

YA FICTION LEAVITT

Keturah and Lord Death, by Martine Leavitt

YA FICTION MARILLIER

Wildwood Dancing, by Juliet Marillier

YA FICTION MARR

Wicked Lovely, by Melissa Marr

YA FICTION MARRONE

Sunshine, by Robin McKinley

YA FICTION MEAD

Vampire Academy, by Richelle Mead

YA FICTION MELLING

The Hunter’s Moon, by O. R. Melling

YA FICTION NIX

Sabriel, by Garth Nix

YA FICTION PFEFFER

Life as We Knew It, by Susan Beth Pfeffer

YA FICTION SEDGEWICK

My Swordhand is Singing, by Marcus Sedgewick

YA FICTION SCHREIBER

Vampire Kisses series, by Ellen Schreiber

YA FICTION SHUSTERMAN

Everlost, by Neal Shusterman

YA FICTION THOMPSON

The New Policeman, by Kate Thompson

YA FICTION WHITCOMB

A Certain Slant of Light, by Laura Whitcomb

YA FICTION WOODSON

If You Come Softly, by Jacqueline Woodson

YA FICTION ZUSAK

The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak

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Books in Series

Use these web sites to find the next book in your favorite series.

Kent District Library "What's Next" [72]

A great site for all types of fiction in series. Searchable by author, title or series name.

Fantastic Fiction [73]

Another comprehensive fiction site covering over 30,000 authors and over 350,000 tities. Searchable by author or title. Each author page will list the author's books in chronological order, as well as all of the author's books in series. Covers all genres.

Stop--You're Killing Me! [74]

For mystery lovers. Find the publication order of your favorite mystery series. The site can be searched by author name or by series character.

Internet Speculative Fiction Database [75]

For science fiction and fantasy readers. The IFSDB is a community effort to catalog works of science fiction, fantasy and horror. The database can be searched by author, title or series.

Guide to eBooks

What is an eBook?

EBooks, short for “electronic books”, are books with text and images in digital form, that are read on computers or other devices, including smartphones and eReaders.

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Getting Started with eBooks

Does the library have eBooks I can download (i.e. transfer to a computer or device), and, if so, where can I find them?

Yes, the library provides access to eBooks through the library’s website [77]. Look for the Download eBooks & Audiobooks button in the bottom left corner. This will connect you to the Ohio eBook Project [78] website.

Are all of the books that are currently at the library also available as eBooks?

No. The Ohio eBook Project provides access to thousands of eBook titles, but not every book in the library is also available as an eBook title.

What do I need to download the library’s eBooks?

A valid library card
A computer (see the Supported eBook Devices [79] page on the Ohio eBook Project [78] website)
Internet access
An e-mail address
Free software for your computer (available through the Ohio eBook Project [78] website - click on My Help for detailed instructions)
An eBook reader, such as a Kindle or Nook (this is optional - most eBooks can be downloaded on your computer if you do not have an eReader)

Can I download eBooks using library computers?

No. EBooks cannot be downloaded using library computers due to software issues, but they can be downloaded from home or in the library using your own computer.

What is an eReader?

An eReader is a portable electronic device used to read books in digital form (eBooks).

What eReader devices work with the library's eBooks?

There is an ever-growing list of supported devices. For the most current information, visit the Supported eBook Devices [79] page on the Ohio eBook Project website.

What types of eBooks does the library offer?

There are 3 types of eBooks available: Adobe PDF, Adobe EPUB, and Kindle Books. Kindle Books are only available for the Kindle. Adobe EPUB eBooks are available for all eReaders, excluding the Kindle. Adobe PDF eBooks are avaialbel for all eReaders except Kindle, Andriod, Blackberry, iPhone, iPad, iPad2, iPod Touch, and Windows Phone 7.

Does the library have eReaders I can borrow?

No. The library does not lend eReaders at this time.

Using the Ohio eBook Project Website

How do I sign in to the Ohio eBook Project [78]website?

1. From the front page, click on the Sign In link at the top.

2. Choose Clark County Public Library from the menu.

3. Type in your 14-digit library card number (located under the barcode on your card) and your password (PIN). NOTE: If you do not have a password, please contact the Reference Desk at (937) 328-6903.

Once you’re signed in, you will see a My Digital Account page.

I tried to sign in to the Ohio eBook Project [78]website, but I received a sign in error stating “Patron has blocks.” What should I do?

Your library card may be blocked due to an address check. You will need to visit one of our library locations and update your library card information. You must bring your card with you to have it updated. Once updated, your card will be valid for one year, and you will be able to sign in to the Ohio eBook Project [78] website.

How do I get the library’s eBooks on my computer? *

1. Sign in to the Ohio eBook Project [78] website with your library card number & password.

2. Download the free Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) software & create an Adobe ID.

3. Select one or more eBooks for download (up to 10 titles at one time).

4. Check out and download your eBook(s) following the instructions and prompts on the site.

How do I get the library’s eBooks on my eReader? *

This depends on what type of eReader you have. If you have a Kindle or Kindle reading app, you will primarily use the Amazon.com website to download the eBook to you Kindle (no extra software required). If you have an Andriod-based tablet or phone, Blackberry, iPhone, iPad, iPad 2, or iPod Touch, you will use the Overdrive Media Console (see the My Help! page to download this software). For all other types of eReaders, such as the Nook or Sony Reader, you will use Adobe Digital Editions (see the My Help! page to download this software).

Basic instructions fr Adobe Digital Editions:

1. Once you’ve downloaded the eBook onto your computer (see above), plug your eReader into the computer.

2. Once your eReader appears on ADE’s bookshelves, click and drag the book cover to the eReader shelf.

3. Drop the book onto the eReader’s shelf within ADE. A copy of the eBook should appear on your eRreader.

4. Unplug your eReader from the computer in order to read the eBook. NOTE: If you are using the Barnes & Noble Nook eReader, all eBooks from the Ohio eBook Project [78] will appear on your My Documents screen.

*For complete instructions, see the Help [80] page on the Ohio eBook Project [78] website.

Borrowing Policies for eBooks

How long do I get to keep the library’s eBooks once I have checked them out?
You may choose between a 7-day or 14-day loan period. You may download the ebook multiple times during this period.

How many eBooks can I check out at one time?
You may check out up to 10 titles at a time.

Can I renew the ebooks I have checked out?
EBook titles cannot be renewed, but you can check them out again if they are available when the checkout period ends.

How can I tell if an eBook is already checked out?
You’ll see the link Join the waiting list next to the title. Click on this link, and you’ll be put on the waiting list.

How many eBooks can I place on the waiting list at the same time?
You can place up to 10 titles on hold at a time.

How will I be notified if an eBook I am waiting on is available?
You will receive an e-mail message letting you know that the eBook is available, along with instructions on how to download the eBook. You will have 3 days from the date of the message to download the eBook before it is released to the next patron waiting.

How do I return my eBook to the library?
You do not have to return an eBook at all. When your loan period is over, the eBook file will no longer work. You then can delete the file.

I replaced my library card and now I don't see my checkouts/holds on my eBook account? What should I do?
To transfer your existing checkouts and holds to your new card, please send a message to ebooks@ccpl.lib.oh.us [81], and include the following information: your new library card number, your previous library card number, and your email address.

Additional Help and Resources

How can I compare/find reviews on eReaders?

Consumer Reports [82], CNET [83], Consumer Search [84], Engadget [85] and PC Magazine [86] offer current reviews and ratings of eReaders.

Devices Compatible with Library Downloadable Content

Supported eBook Devices [79]

Supported Audio/Video Devices [87]

Where can I find more eBooks for free?

Barnes and Noble NOOKbooks [88] - list of free titles avaialble for the Barnes and Nobel NOOK

Google eBookstore [89] - "Best of the Free"

Amazon Free eBook Collection [90] - free classics and out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books, as well as limited time free promotional eBooks available for Kindle

If I have additional questions about eBooks, who should I contact?

You may contact the library’s IT Department at ebooks@ccpl.lib.oh.us [81], or call the Information & Reference Desk at 937-328-6903.

Adobe Digital Editions Support [91]: 1-800-833-6687

Barnes & Noble NOOK eReader Support [92]: 1-800-843-2665

Amazon Kindle Support [93]: 1-866-321-8851

Overdrive Digital Books Tour

Use the Overdrive Digital Books Tour [94] to learn how to browse, check-out, and download digital books and more from our library virtual branch website.

Literary Awards

Agatha Awards [95]

The Agatha Awards honor the "traditional mystery" - books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie and others. The awards are given to materials first published in the United States by a living author either in hardcover, paperback original, or e-pubished. The Agathas are awared in five categories: Best Novel, Best First Novel, Best Non-fiction, Best Short Story, Best Children's/Young Adult.

Bram Stoker Awards [96]

Presented annually by the Horror Writers of America for superior achievement in horror writing in twelve different categories.

Edgar Awards [97]

Sponsored by the Mystery Writers of America, the Edgar Allan Poe Awards honor the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction, television and film.

Hugo Awards [98]

Beginning in 1955, the Hugo Awards are science fiction's most prestigious awards. The Hugos are presented to three main categories: individual works suchs as a single book or film; people, such as editors and artists; and serial publicatons, such as fanzines.

The Man Booker Prize [99]

The prize, established in 1968, seeks to reward the best novel of the year written by a citizen of the Commonweath or the Republic of Ireland.

The National Book Award [100]

Since 1950, the National Book Award has recognized the best of American literature. The awards are givien to recognize achievements in four categories: Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry and Young People's Literature.

The Nebula Awards [101]

The Nebula Awards are presented by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America to celebrate excellence in science fiction and fantasy writing.

The Nobel Prize in Literature [102]

The Nobel Prize in Literature is presented to "the person who shall have produced in the field of literature the most outstanding work of an idealistic tendency." (quotation is an exerpt from the will of Alfred Nobel)

The Pulitzer Prize [103]

The Pulitzer Prize is awarded to an author whose work best depicts American life. Categories include fiction, drama, poetry, general nonfiction and biography.

RITA Awards [104]

Awarded by the Romance Writers of America, the RITA Awards promote excellence in the romance genre by recognizing outstanding pubished romance novels and novellas.

Spur Awards [105]

The Spur Awards are given annually for distinguished writing about the American West. This award was established in 1953 by the Western Writers of America.

Web Sites for Book Lovers

Here's a short list of web sites where book lovers can find some great ideas for reading material.

Morton Grove Public Library's Webrary [106]

Provides extensive links to web sites for book lovers including online journals, general book news, general and genre fiction, bibliographies, booklists and more.

Kent District Library "What's Next" [72]

"What's Next" helps you search for adult fiction in series. You can search by Author, Title or Series Name.

BookPage [107]

Online companion to the BookPage monthly review publication. Contains reviews, interviews and features from the print edition along with web exclusive content. Find your next great read here!

The Romance Reader [108]

For romance fans. This site includes reviews, features, columns, author promotions and tour information.

All About Romance [109]

A comprehensive romance site for readers and writers of romance with book reviews, articles, message boards, "If you like" lists, and author information.

The Mystery Reader [110]

A great site for mystery fans with thousands of book reviews, features, author interviews and much more.

Stop, You're Killing Me [111]

A resource for lovers of mystery, crime, thriller, spy and suspense books. Inclues new release information, book reviews, book awards and read-alike lists.

Locus Online [112]

An online journal dedicated to all things science fiction and fantasy including reviews, bestseller lists, intervies and recommended reading lists.

The SF Site: The Home Page for Science Fiction and Fantasy [113]

A comprehensive science fiction and fantasy web site featuring book reviews, author interviews, new arrival infomation, author reading lists, topical reading lists, links to author web sites and much more.

Western Writers of America [114]

Dedicated to the promotion of the literature of the American West. WWA also bestows the Spur Awards for distinguished writing in the western field.