Discover Your Next Favorite Book with Stark Library

Finding your next favorite book should be exciting, not overwhelming. Whether you’re searching for a brand-new release or looking for personalized recommendations based on the books you already love, Stark Library offers two free services designed to help you discover your next favorite book.

While both services connect readers with books, they do so in different ways.

NEW! “Up Next”

Want an inside look at new and upcoming releases? “Up Next” is Stark Library’s monthly book review blog, featuring original reviews written by a Collection Department expert.

Each post highlights new and soon-to-be-released adult fiction titles from a variety of genres, giving readers an early look at books worth adding to their reading lists. You'll also find complementary reading lists that suggest similar titles to enjoy while you wait for the next bestseller.

Whether you’re a longtime book lover or simply looking for something new, “Up Next” offers thoughtful reviews and expert recommendations to keep you informed about what’s coming to Library shelves.

Updated! “Your Next Read”

Sometimes choosing your next book can feel like the hardest part of reading. That’s where “Your Next Read” comes in. This personalized service connects you with one of Stark Library’s knowledgeable librarians, who will create a customized reading list based on your favorite genres, authors, series, or books you’ve enjoyed in the past.

Simply share what you like to read, and our staff will do the rest, introducing you to new authors, hidden gems, and titles you may not have discovered on your own.

Two Services, One Goal

Whether you enjoy discovering the latest releases through “Up Next” or receiving personalized recommendations from “Your Next Read,” both services are designed with one goal in mind: helping you find books you’ll love. 

Explore what’s new, discover something unexpected, and keep your reading list growing with help from the experts at Stark Library.

Visit StarkLibrary.org/UpNext to read the latest “Up Next” reviews, or visit “Your Next Read” at StarkLibrary.org/YourNextRead to submit a request and receive personalized recommendations from our librarians.