Adults Booklists | Ocean County Library

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It’s Okay to Read YA

YA books can be great reads for adults, too!
True Crime

Tales of murder from the recent and not so recent past.
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.
Dollar$ and Cent$

Personal finance and money saving ideas.
More than Just Superheroes

New graphic novels and comic books from a wide variety of genres and topics, showcasing how much variety there is.
Time Travel Fiction

Take a journey through the years with these time traveling tales.
International Fiction

These books from abroad will broaden your perspective and take you on exciting excursions around the world.
Let’s Get Cozy

Get cozy this winter with some of our favorite amateur sleuths.
Time Travel Romances

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

Sail away with pirates ranging from swashbuckers of the past that will sweep you off your feet, to fierce modern day smugglers, and even futuristic pirates aboard spaceships.