Recommended Reading | Ocean County Library

The Jackson and Plumsted branches will be closing early at 3:30pm on Thursday, November 15 due to inclement weather.

All branches of the Ocean County Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21. All branches will be closed Thursday, November 22 for Thanksgiving.
Seven branches – Barnegat, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester, Stafford, and Toms River – will be open on Thanksgiving Friday, November 23.
All branches will resume regular hours Saturday, November 24.

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New Year, Be You

Be ready this new year by taking care of yourself first. Descriptions provided by the publishers.

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Fiction With A Twist of Romance

Stories that will Spark a Fire In your Heart

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New Classics

Literary fiction to stand the test of time.

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True Life Adventure

Adventure tales of endurance, self-discovery, determination, and emotional healing.

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Pick Up a New Hobby

Tired of the same old routine every day? Pick up a new hobby and learn something new.

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Historical Ghost Stories

Step back in time with these historical ghost fiction stories that are sure to spook!

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Smart Assertive Women

Non-fiction and fiction biographies of strong, smart women.

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Mysteries with a Twist

Stories that will keep you guessing to the end!

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After Outlander

You’ve read the Outlander series and can’t wait for the next book? Check out these books that capture the different elements of the series that appeal to so many people.

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Pride 2017

Synopses adapted from publisher descriptions, as well as reviews by The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Round Table of the American Library Association.

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