Books & eBooks
Page-turner or screen-swipe? Find the stories you love in the format that works for you.
Whether you want to download an eBook at 3 a.m. or come in to the Library for that new-book smell, we've got you covered.
Staff Picks on Books eBooks
The Compound Readalikes
Fast paced books with psychological suspense and sinister settings. Enjoy these titles while you wait on The Compound or as a readalike.
Midwest True Crime
It's not all fields of corn and hometown country fairs. Check out these true crime books with Midwest ties.
Feel-Good Korean Fiction
If we can have K-Dramas on TV and K-Pop in our music, why can't we have K-Fiction on our library shelves, too?
Broken Country Readalikes
Enjoy these titles if you are waiting to read Broken Country, or if you love complex relationships and reflections on the road not taken.
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Teen Review: Amnesiac
Radiohead’s 2001 album Amnesiac is a highly interesting listen. One of its most noticeable traits, apparent from the beginning, is the…
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Card event collection on books and ebooks
Book Discussion: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
Sep 4th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This compelling nonfiction work weaves the personal story of a young tuberculosis patient in Sierra Leone with the global history of disease
Book Discussion: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
Sep 8th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
This compelling nonfiction work weaves the personal story of a young tuberculosis patient in Sierra Leone with the global history of disease
Book Discussion: James by Percival Everett
Sep 11th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Patron pick! A bold and brilliant reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” James shifts the narrative to Jim’s perspective.
Online Book Discussion: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Sep 16th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Embark on an interstellar adventure filled with thought-provoking narratives and thrilling escapades in "Project Hail Mary."
A Special Invitation...
A Special Invitation
Medicare Open Enrollment: Making Smart Coverage Decisions
Oct 30th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Get help from counselors from Johnson County K-State Research and Extension with reviewing 2026 Medicare changes to make coverage decisions.
Online Resources
Books and eBooks Online Resources
NoveList
Reading recommendations, book group guides, book reviews, plot summaries and articles about authors.
BookFlix
Favorite stories come to life as video storybooks with read-along text, paired with a related nonfiction eBook. For grades pre-K to 3.
Lightbox
Hundreds of interactive nonfiction books that integrate multimedia into each page. Enjoy online, no downloads required. For grades K-12.