Adults Booklists | Ocean County Library

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Literary Reads

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

LGBTQ+ books released in 2020 & 2021
Gardening

A selection of non-fiction and fiction books for the novice, expert, and avid gardener.
Phenomenal Reads: A Good for the Soul Reading List

From the Harlem Renaissance to Afro-Futurism this collection of new and future classics will help you explore the literary experience of the African Diaspora.
Beyond Harry Potter – Adult Fantasy

Imagine Your Story in summer reading with relatable fantasy choices beyond Harry Potter. These titles are all magical and there is something for readers of all tastes.
Queer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reads

Enjoy worlds of magic, space travel, and more with a cast of LGBTQ+ characters.
LGBTQ+ Pride 2020

Celebrate Pride with us. Check out one or more of these books available from our collection.
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.
D-Day and the Normandy Campaign in WW2

Fiction and non-fiction, books and movies, relating to D-Day.
These Books Bite

Vampire and Werewolf Romance Novels