Tools for Readers
NoveList - Video tutorial available!
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Reading group guides, book reviews, plot summaries and articles about authors. (try the mobile version)
Reading and Literary Events
- Writers Place Poetry Reading Series
Monthly poetry readings at the Library. - All author and literary events »
Author visits, poetry, and encouragement for budding authors are just some of the regularly scheduled events.
Digital Reading
- eBooks
No titles available for e-readers like the Kindle or Nook yet, but books to read on a computer! - Downloadable audiobooks
Listen on an iPod, another portable listening device or your computer.
Staff Picks
More Reading Recommendations
- Staff Picks Blog
Book reviews on a wide variety of topics written by Library staff. - Request a Personalized Reading List
Need a list of good books to read? Tell us about your interests: from fiction to financial planning. Let us develop your personalized reading plan. - What's Next™: Books in Series
Love series? Find the next title. - Librarians Talk about Books
Library staff can come speak to your group or organization about books, fiction, eBooks, new books and authors and much more! Contact us today » - Readalikes List
Waiting for or just finished a very popular title? Staff can recommend something similar.
For Book Clubs
- Recommendations for book clubs
Our librarians' picks for your book club. We order multiple copies in order to have plenty on hand for checkout. - Book Discussions at the Library »
Join us to talk about books at many times and locations! - DeSoto Book Discussion Group Blog
Follow along with the discussion of the DeSoto group or join them in person.






















