Reader’s Corner
Need a book to read on your vacation? Required to read a specific genre for a class? Enjoy mysteries but unsure of what author to try next? Looking for a book you can’t remember the title of? Just ask us!
For recommendations and assistance, contact the Information Desk at 519-886-1310 ext. 124.
Best Seller Lists
Links to the most popular best sellers list: NY Times, Globe & Mail and Oprah’s Book Club, as well as the perennial favourite, WPL’s own In-house Fiction Best Sellers List.
Blogs for Book Lovers
Book lovers around the world have created blogs (short for weblog) to review and share their favourite titles.
Books & Literature: databases for book lovers
Check out our amazing free databases, including “NoveList”, “What Do I Read Next?”, “Global Books in Print” and more!
Country Musicians Rock and Read for Kids
View the list of favourite books of over 100 of country music’s biggest stars. Country Musicians Rock and Read for Kids is an annual fundraiser for children’s literacy programs and collections at WPL.
Good Reads for Adults
Our staff read a lot of good books and they want to pass the titles on to you!
If You Like…
A list of popular authors, and others who write in a similar style or setting.
Links for Book Lovers
A list of handy links for avid readers and mystery lovers. Enjoy!
New Adult Reads
Want to see what’s new on our shelves, and find suggestions for some great books to read? Visit the WPL New Adult Reads blog.
One Book, One Community (OBOC) Website
Our region reads! Visit the official website to learn everything you need to know about current OBOC happenings, programs and more.
Our Bookshelf
These handy lists are divided by genre and will help guide you to some wonderful books.
Purchase Suggestions
If you wish to suggest a title for purchase, simply email Alannah d’Ailly, Manager, Library Collections at adailly@wpl.ca.
Reading with Kids
Visit KidBits for a variety of reading recources and more, including:
- KidBooks (wonderful books recommended by our staff)
- Tumblebook Library
- WPL’s New Children’s Books blog
Reading With Seniors
Visit Seniors at WPL to view lists of our most recent large print purchases, good reads in large print lists, book reviews and free electronic books in large print.
The WPL Book Club
Our open book clubs, one at the Main Library and one at the McCormick Branch, allow for people to drop in and attend once in a while, or to come faithfully every month. Everyone welcome!
Don’t forget to visit the WPL Book Club’s blog for entries relating to the books that the Club has discussed previously or will be discussing at the next meeting. Check it out today!
