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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
True Thrills

Jump right in, crime addicts. White collar crime, serial killers, historical accounts, and moving memoirs – we have them all.
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.
What's for Dinner?

If you’ve grown bored with your go-to meals, check out one of the cookbooks on this list for a great new idea or two.