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Dig Into Gardening
From beginners' guides to advanced techniques, our collection has everything you need to transform your outdoor space into a lush, vibrant haven. Read on... -
Celebrate National Poetry Month with One of These 15 Titles
In celebration of the expression poetry provides, we have put together this list of 15 poems and books of poetry of some of the most provocative and well-regarded prose for your reading pleasure. Read on... -
Our Favorite Tumblebooks to Read Aloud!
Enjoy some of our librarian's favorite Tumblebooks for World Read Aloud Day! Read on... -
Regency Romances for Bridgerton Fans
At a loss after binge-watching Netflix's "Bridgerton?" These nine Regency-era romance novels will sweep you off your feet while you wait for Season 2! Read on... -
Books Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we've compiled a list of books for all ages that reflect on and examine the life, death, and legacy of the civil rights leader. Read on... -
Books for Dog Lovers
Curl up with your furry friend and enjoy one of these heartwarming stories! Read on... -
Far Away Adventures for Young Adults
These Young Adult books will take you on adventures near and far with their vivid descriptions and engaging stories. Read on... -
Cozy Mysteries to Curl Up With
Looking for a good mystery to escape into, but want to avoid anything too heavy? An excellent cozy mystery is just the ticket! Read on... -
9 Chilling Books to Scare You This October
Craving a good scare? From creepy paranormal stories to the deeply disturbing -- there's something for all horror fans on this chilling list of tales. Read on... -
Readalikes: Stephen King
If you’re a fan of the King of Horror's creepy, haunting work, these are just a few authors you might enjoy. Read on... -
13 Biographies to Satisfy Your Curiosity
Biographies are a great way to learn from the experiences of real people. These 13 biographies are some of Kandra's favorites. Read on... -
What's Hot! Popular Titles of August
See what your community is reading and watching! Read on... -
Read-A-Likes: C.J. Box
These books filled with unlikely heroes, sweeping landscapes, and gripping mysteries are great for fans of C.J. Box's Joe Pickett series. Read on... -
What's Hot! Top Titles of July
See what your community is reading and watching! Read on... -
Easy-Breezy Summer Reads
13 books to escape with on your next summer staycation! Read on... -
Stories to Celebrate Father's Day
This week's storytime theme is all about dads in celebration of Father's Day. We've got books by famous dads, books about dads, and even books about grandfathers. Read on... -
Harry Potter Read-Alikes
Now that our reading of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone has ended, here are some similar books for you to read on your own! Read on... -
All About Dragons
The storytime theme of the week is...Dragons! These picture books feature fun stories and adventures with these mythical creatures. Read on... -
Hidden Gems: Reads You May Have Missed
We often hear about popular books on the New York Times bestseller list, but many great reads get lost in the mix. Read on... -
Top 10 Mystery Books
Spend the weekend curling up with one of these cozy mysteries. Read on... -
10 Romance Novels to Fall For
If you are in the mood for love, let us help you count the ways! Read on... -
Zap! Wham! Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens
Graphic novels are engaging for all readers, and are especially great for reluctant readers! Here are a few comics for kids and teens that can be read anywhere. Read on... -
Bam! Pow!: Great Graphic Novels
Whether you’re a long time fan or new to comics, these are some great graphic novels for adult readers that you can find online! Read on... -
Feel Good Reads
During hard times, immersing yourself in a good story can often help. These stories, in particular, have a reputation for being funny, engaging, and touching. Read on...
Discovery Tools
- Book Bundles
Fill out a Book Bundle request to have our librarians create a personalized bundle of 3-5 books just for you! - NoveList Plus
This database provides information about genres, fiction and non-fiction authors, author read-alikes. - eSequels
This database is an online guide to adult series fiction. You can search the database by author, title, character, location, subject, and keyword. - What’s Next
Developed by the Kent District Library, this website includes information about series fiction and is searchable by author name, book title, series, or genre. - Fantastic Fiction
Series information and bibliographies for over 40,000 authors and 500,000 books. - Online Book Clubs
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Adult Book Lists
New York Times Bestseller List
Every week, thousands of diverse selling locations report their actual sales on hundreds of thousands of individual titles and is compiled by the New York Times Book Review. The panel of reporting retailers is comprehensive and reflects sales in tens of thousands of stores of all sizes and demographics across the United States.
LibraryReads
LibraryReads is a monthly nationwide list of adult fiction and non-fiction. Rather than picking “the best” of anything, LibraryReads represents collective favorites–the books library staff loved reading and cannot wait to share.
Texas Library Association Lariat List
The Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List highlights outstanding fiction published in the current year that is simply a pleasure to read.
Texas Library Association Topaz List
The Topaz List features nonfiction titles that encourage reading for personal learning and enjoyment.
Additional Adult Reading Lists:
Between Two Books
Our Shared Shelf
Oprah's Book Club
Reese's Book Club
The Reading List
Sarah Jessica Parker's Picks
Youth Reading Lists
Battle of the Books
Birdville ISD elementary librarians develop a primary and intermediate list of books for students to read each year. Students will participate in a district-wide, grade-level competition, called Battle of the Books, demonstrating their knowledge of each book.
The Texas Lone Star List
The Lone Star reading list is developed by public and school librarians from the Texas Library Association Young Adult Round Table. The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades 6, 7, or 8 to explore a variety of current books.
Texas Bluebonnet Books
Each year, 20 books are chosen for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List by the Children's Round Table and the Texas Association of School Librarians from the Texas Library Association. Schools and libraries around the state participate in the program.
Newbery Award Books
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Additional Youth Reading Lists:
2 x 2
Caldecott Medal
Coretta Scott King Award
Little Maverick
Maverick List
Printz Award
Pura Belpre Award
Tejas Star Reading List
Tayshas List