What is included in NoveList Plus?
Read-alike and listen-alike recommendations
Our read-alike recommendations are crafted by experts, and we let you know why the recommendation makes sense. We offer recommendations for titles, authors, and series, as well as audiobooks. Learn more about our recommendations.
Unique story elements
Our unique story elements, like appeal, genre, and theme, make it easy for you and your readers to find the kinds of books they are interested in, using easy-to-understand language.
Series information
A common challenge for readers, NoveList Plus provides full series information.
Curated Lists
Curated by our librarians, these lists make it quick and easy to find books on a popular genre or topic. Looking for ideas for the nonfiction readers in your community? How about the pop culture vultures? Lists are a great starting point for readers who aren’t sure what they are looking for.
Media mentions
Do you have readers looking for books they’ve heard about on the radio or television? Keep your finger on the pulse! Media mentions track which new titles have garnered buzz on popular U.S. radio and network and cable television programs, like NPR’s On Point, CBS This Morning, or The Daily Show.
Genre guides
Each genre guide includes a brief definition of the genre and common characteristics, key titles, series, and authors, including foundational, current, and up-and-coming reads, how to help and market to readers who enjoy this genre, and much more!
Reading levels
Get just-right reading levels into your patrons’ hands by checking Accelerated Reader levels and Lexile measures and searching similar titles in the same range.
Author characteristics
Information about authors includes gender, geographic, and cultural identity so readers can look for authors that match their interests.
Geographic detail
Explore books by culture using author, setting, and location limiters. Browse award lists for winners from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Award winners
There are a lot of book awards out there: Caldecott Medal, Pulitzer, Man Booker, Aurealis Awards, Coretta Scott King Awards, and more. We offer ONE place to find information on over a thousand different awards and prizes.
Reviews
Tired of searching multiple places just to find out what people are saying about a book? NoveList Plus includes reviews from professionals (Booklist, Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal), as well as reader reviews and Goodreads ratings.
