Books, Movies & Music

Looking for something to read or watch next? Join us on Sunday nights at 8:30pm on Facebook for Currently Reading, an hour during which book enthusiasts share favorite books and offer suggestion about what to read next. Currently Reading is a great place to find out about the books that have everyone talking.

If you love talking about books, you can also join one of our online book discussions or book clubs.

Would you prefer one-on-one help? Call or ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email ask-a- librarian.

We also have online resources email newsletters to help you with reading, listening, and viewing suggestions.

What We're Reading
Find out what's popular, read staff recommendations, and discover hidden gems from undiscovered classics to the newest best-sellers! You can make a selection from one of the book lists on What We're Reading, a collection of recommendation created by our staff of avid readers that is updated every month.

• See our staff's most recently published lists on the library catalog home page.
• See all our staff booklists for adults here.

Genre Booklists
If you favor particular subjects or genres, we can help with that too! See our staff recommendations here:

• If You Like Art & Crafts
• If You Like Horror
• If You Like Science Fiction

Subscribe to an Email Newsletter from NextReads to receive reading recommendation in your inbox monthly about topics you choose. Book suggestions are linked to our catalog for easy requesting. It's FREE! See a sample issue. Subscribe to NextReads here!

Use your IndyPL Library card to login to Novelist Plus. On Novelist Plus you'll find reading recommendations, read-alikes, series lists, reviews, and lists of award-winning books. Once you login, choose the a category from the list on the left. Learn how to get started on Novelist Plus in this video tutorial. You can also try Book Connections which includes a “find the right book for you” feature.

e-Books & Streaming
You can download and stream millions of e-books, movies, music, and more instantly for free with your Library card. No late fees, no worries!

• Download or Stream Audiobooks
• Read e-Books
• Read e-Comics
• Read e-Magazines
• Stream Movies
• Stream Music

What We're Reading Kids & Teens
Are you looking for your next book that might become your child's next favorite? We can help! You can make a selection from one of the book lists on What We're Reading for Kids & Teens, a collection of recommendation created by our staff of avid readers that is updated every month. You can also our staff's most recently published lists on the library catalog home page.

• See all our staff booklists for Kids here.
• See all our staff Booklists for Teens here.

Use your IndyPL Library card to login to Novelist Plus K-8. On Novelist Plus K-8 you'll find reading recommendations, read-alikes, series lists, reviews, and lists of award-winning horror books just for kids. Once you login, choose a category from the list on the left.