What is NoveList Plus, and how is it your digital Librarian? Let me tell you a little bit about how it will serve you as your digital Librarian.
NoveList Plus is an online readers' advisory database that helps you discover new books, authors, and series by providing personalized recommendations. You can access the database on the CMRLS website at www.cmrls.lib.ms.us. Once you are on the website, you will go to the digital library tab. Open the drop-down menu to click the link at the bottom of the virtual reference. Once that link is open, on the right-hand side, you will see several blue links. Scroll down until you see NoveList Plus, and click the link to open the page.
Welcome to NoveList Plus! Now, everyone has their own criteria for what makes a book great. This is how NoveList Plus will help you in finding the right book for you. Using "appeal terms"(such as mood, genre, setting, story elements, etc.) to match you with books you'll love, making it easy to find your next great read or maybe even explore new genres.
Some key features and uses for NoveList Plus:
- Read-Alike: Find authors and titles similar to ones you already enjoy.
- Personalized Lists: Get curated book lists for specific genres, moods, or themes.
- Advanced Search: Search by specific story elements(e.g., fast-paced, historical, murder mystery) or plot points
- All Ages & Formats: covers fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and audiobooks, with specific tools for kids.
- Library Integration: Connects to your library's catalog, letting you place holds on recommended books that are available in your library's catalog.
*Here are some important notes to remember.
NoveList Plus can be used without creating an account; however, it is recommended that you create a free account in order to get a curated list specific to your reading styles.
Not all the recommended books will be available in the CMRLS catalog, and don't forget to look books up in our digital resources like Hoopla, cloudLibrary, and Freading. As always, you can request that your local library purchase any book recommendations that you might be interested in.
My favorite things about NoveList Plus are the read-alike and the media mentions index.
With read-alike, you will not only find author read-alikes but series read-alikes. When we have patrons in the library looking for books but have read everything by their favorite authors, we use read-alike to find an author who is similar to the ones they enjoy.
Media Mentions is great for finding books in celebrities' book clubs, such as Reese Witherspoon, Oprah, Jenna Bush Hager, and many more. Screen adaptations are really good for finding the books that have been made into movies or mini-series.
In short, NoveList Plus acts as your digital librarian, guiding you through endless reading possibilities to build your "to-read" list efficiently. It's powered by real people who love books.
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