Free with Your Library Card
Libby
- Download free e-books and audiobooks from our digital library with Libby. If you are setting up Libby through the app on your device, search for Appalachian & Northwestern Regional Libraries, NC Kids Digital Library, and NC Level Up.
Hoopla
- This is another place where you can access free e-books and audiobooks. However, this collection is more limited.
Where to Find Book Recommendations
Goodreads
Fresh Air NPR
- Radio show that speaks about contemporary art and issues. They will often speak about different books.
Whichbook
- Website that allows users to search for their next read by mood/emotion, location, character, plot, etc.
Fantastic Fiction
- Useful website for searching for new reads. You can search for authors and find all the books they have written in a series, in order. You can search by book genre. You will also find new suggestions for books based on the books you have read and like.
BookBrowse
- Another wonderful book discovery and recommendation website
Other Resources
Tournament of Books
- Website sponsored by Field Notes that hosts a yearly online literary tournament during the same timeframe as March Madness. Two books are pitted against one another each weekday during the month of March until one title emerges victorious and wins the coveted Rooster Award.
The New York Times Book Review Podcast
- This website links you to podcast platforms where you can listen to your favorite book reviews. Enjoy listening to great snapshots and reviews of upcoming books bound to be best sellers.