Adults Booklists | Ocean County Library

The Long Beach Island Branch will be closed on Saturday, September 23, 2023 due to inclement weather.

Autism Awareness

April is Autism Awareness Month. Explore Neurodiversity through stories written by those who celebrate Autism and its contribution to the world.
Fantasy

The magic never fades.
Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month. Celebrate the lives and achievements of the real women who have made history, and the fictional ones who have stayed with readers long after the book has closed.
Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, explore our new and recent fiction and non-fiction titles focusing on the deeply-rooted histories and cultures of Black Americans.
Mystery Reads

If you enjoy a good Mystery, try these Mysterious Thrillers.
Romance Reads

Contemporary romance novels you don’t want to miss from 2022.
Native American/Indigenous People

November is Native American Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Help celebrate by trying one of these popular reads.
Diverse-Abilities

Own voices books that feature characters living with ability challenges, whether visible or invisible, from birth or acquired later in life.
Do You Believe in Magic?

Magic can be found in unexpected and expected places, for young and old alike.
Psychological Thrillers

If you like twisted plots, elements of mystery, drama, action, and paranoia try these psychological thrillers. They are page turners that just can’t be put down.