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Author Alerts

Want to know right away when an MVLC library orders a new title by your favorite author or performer? Sign up for Author Alerts via email or text! 

Customized Recommendations

Not sure what to read next? Enjoyed a great movie and want something new that will fit your interests? Fill out a customized form and tell us a little about your interests. We’ll email back with some personalized suggestions!


    What types of fiction are you interested in reading? (check all that apply)

    What types of nonfiction are you interested in reading? (check all that apply)

    How would you describe your threshold for tolerating sex, violence, and/or explicit language in our recommendations? (required)

    Want to keep up with the most talked about books? Check out these Bestsellers lists.

    • Fresh Fiction The best feature of this website is the variety of subscription newsletters that can be delivered to your email inbox on a weekly basis.
    • Booklist Book reviews and more from the American Library Association.
    • New York Journal of Books Book reviews for a variety of genres.
    • Book Page Great reviews and reading ideas for your book club.

    NoveList

    Need a little help deciding on your next read? With over 150,000 fiction titles, and more than 4,000 custom-created articles and lists (subject guides, award winners, Readalikes, etc.), NoveList can help connect you with great reads. Novelist Plus is your one-stop shop for everything non-fiction and fiction. [In library] [At home] For NPL cardholders only.

    Listen to Books

    You can listen to your NPL and MVLC audio books many different ways. We offer audio books on CD, Playaways (MP3 players with a preloaded audio book title), and access to Libby, a collection of digitally downloadable audio books for your PC, Mac, or mobile device. Use the online catalog to see the NPL and MVLC collection of audio books. Use Libby just like a regular library – if a book is available, you can check it out and download it from home.

    Book Kits for Book Clubs

    Check out the Kitkeeper list for a complete listing of book club kits. Select the title, reserve the dates, and have the kit sent to the library for your book club. If you need help with this process, please get in touch with a librarian.

    eBooks for your eReader

    Download ebooks from the digital collection to your computer or mobile device. Use your MVLC card to borrow additional titles from libraries across the state. Need help accessing your account? Check out some helpful Frequently Asked Questions, or give us a call: 978 465-4428.