Find Your Next Great Read!

If you're looking for ideas of what to read next, this list will give you plenty of places to start! You can also stop in at the Library and we'd be happy to advise you at the Information Desk.

To learn more about Milford's cultural heritage through books, check out Milford's Own Melting Pot, which contains our selections for both adults and children!

And before you start on the list, we'll give you a tip: searching our catalog and opening the record of any item will give you lots of options of other books and authors to explore! You'll see series books in order, as well as similar titles, authors, and series. You can also use NoveList's "Story Finder" section to mix and match story elements that appeal to you.

Review & Award Sites

This site allows you to perform a simple search by title or author; or do a detailed search by plot, setting, and/or character.

In addition to the print copies you'll find inside MTL, you can also access these online reviews, which have been published within the past 30 days.

Highlights the best new books, across all genres.

Reviews across all genres, plus virtual book discussions.

Covers the best classic and contemporary mystery, thriller, and crime novels.

Harper's Book Review archive spans over 170 years!

In addition to their excellent reviews across all genres, Kirkus also offers book lists, book news, features, and Kirkus Prize winners.

Current book news and reviews, "Best Of" lists, and more.

Ever wondered what library staff across the country are reading and loving? LibraryReads issues a roundup of "the top 10 Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction titles" each month.

This magazine's online content is a mystery-lover's dream! Choose from reviews and the latest mystery title and author news.

Includes sections on What to Read, Staff Critics, Best Sellers, By the Book, Book Review Podcast, and Children's Books.

*Library card required for home access.* This high-powered database allows you to search by audience, genre, title, or author and will suggest readalikes based on your interests. Their Advanced Search function offers even more opportunity for discovery, with "Media Mentions," author identity facets, number of pages, and lots more!

Founded by actress and avid reader Reese Witherspoon, this book club features books with women at the center of the story. Reese has a proven track record of stellar book selections.