Adults Booklists

Literary Reads

Books with powerful prose and themes, where characters take the forefront.
New Pride

LGBTQ+ books released in 2020 & 2021
Anti-Racist: Pro-Racial Literacy Reading List

Ocean County Library has been committed to the work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion since 1997. We invite you to explore this collection and our other online resources as we continue the journey to an fully inclusive and equitable community.
Non-Fiction Books That Read Like Fiction

If you have ever said “I don’t like Non-Fiction books” you must try these. These Non-Fiction books read like Fiction and are so enjoyable they will leave you wanting to read more. So broaden you reading list and add a few of these.
Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Reads

Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month by checking out these great and diverse reads!