# NoveList Plus Expert reading recommendations for readers and library staff [ Request information ](/novelist/request-information) # Overview [ ](#) - [Overview](/novelist/products/novelist-plus) - [About our recommendations](/novelist/novelist-plus/our-recommendations) - [Real world examples](/novelist/products/novelist-plus/real-results) - [Where to get NoveList Plus](/novelist/novelist-plus/where-to-get-novelist-plus) ## What is NoveList Plus? NoveList Plus is a readers’ advisory and book discovery database built specifically for libraries by librarians. NoveList Plus helps staff and readers find their next right book through hand-crafted recommendations, extensively tagged titles, and search tools designed around how readers actually talk about books. In fact, it’s the most trusted source for read-alikes and reading suggestions in the market. No one else matches the level of expertise behind it. NoveList Plus includes 375,000+ fiction titles and 314,000+ nonfiction titles. ### 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.](https://about.ebsco.com/novelist/novelist-plus/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. ![novelist plus promo slider reading in the dark ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/novelist-plus-promo-slider-reading-in-the-dark-460.jpg) “With these tools, we can provide readers’ advisory at 3:00 AM, with more robust information than any staff member could remember!” — *Robin Nesbitt, Columbus Metropolitan Library* ![novelist plus promo slider reading in the dark ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/novelist-plus-promo-slider-reading-in-the-dark-460.jpg) ![novelist plus promo slider family reading together ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/novelist-plus-promo-slider-family-reading-together-460.jpg) ![novelist plus promo slider family reading together ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/novelist-plus-promo-slider-family-reading-together-460.jpg) "NoveList Plus is like a huge cheat code for readers' advisory." — *John Davis, Durham County Library* ![novelist plus promo slider listening to audiobook in cafe ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/novelist-plus-promo-slider-listening-to-audiobook-in-cafe-460.jpg) "This resource is a must-have for any library, regardless of size or type*.*" — *Sarah Hashimoto in* Library Journal ![novelist plus promo slider listening to audiobook in cafe ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/novelist-plus-promo-slider-listening-to-audiobook-in-cafe-460.jpg) Previous Next #### Sign up for a demo Let us walk you through the features of NoveList Plus. 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