Finding a Good Book

Looking for the latest best-sellers, award-winners, or a suggestion about what to read next?  The Ridgefield Library provides a wealth of resources for you to consider. In addition to the resources listed below, we are always available to provide reading recommendations.  Stop by or call any time to talk to one of our librarians.

Contact: Dorothy Pawlowski, Adult Services, 203-438-2282 x1003 dlpawl@ridgefieldlibrary.org



Fiction Bestsellers

Non-Fiction Bestsellers

Staff Picks



Reading on our Radar

Welcome to our new blog for readers!

We hope this will be a place you'll visit frequently for reading suggestions.  We plan to share the early word about the most talked about new titles, but also to bring to your attention some of our favorite books that fall under the radar. And of course, we hope you'll share what you're reading.


Online Resources

Novelist Plus

Novelist Plus
This is an easy-to-use database with great books (fiction and nonfiction) selected just for you. You’ll find books to help with school projects and books to read for pleasure. There are recommended reading lists and read-alike suggestions too!

KDL What's Next
Thanks to our friends at the Kent District Library you can find titles of books in series.  No more wondering what the title of book four of the Harry Potter series is. Just click on the KDL link; they’ve done all the work for you. Searches can be made by author, title, or series. What's Next?: Books in Series™ Database of Kent District Library.


Websites for Booklovers

Selected Internet sites especially for readers.


Readers’ Lists - Explore Our Collections

Explore awards lists, find bestsellers or browse a wealth of book lists created by our librarians and organized by subject and genre.


Personalized Reading Recommendations pdf

Take a few minutes to tell us about your reading interests, and we’ll send you a list of books we think you’ll enjoy.


Sign Up for Bookletters

Readers' lists delivered straight to your inbox.


Fiction News

Read the Ridgefield Library’s monthly newsletter for fiction-lovers for more reading ideas.
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