Book ScoutBooks for kids and adults

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Book Scout helps you find books you'll enjoy. Answer questions about your interests and reading comfort, then choose from a list made for you.

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Inside Book Scout

Books to explore

A look at two real books in the library

Hoot book cover
Kids’ shelf

Hoot

by Carl Hiaasen

A new kid in Florida joins an unusual effort to protect burrowing owls. A funny mystery about friendship and standing up for the natural world.

Mystery · Nature
The Thursday Murder Club book cover
Adults’ shelf

The Thursday Murder Club

by Richard Osman

Four friends in a retirement village turn their interest in unsolved crimes into a real investigation. An adult mystery with humor, friendship, and murder.

Mystery · Humor
Your quiz helps you discover books from the library. You can save favorites and rate or comment on books you read.

From question to bookshelf

  1. Choose a shelfLook for kids’ books, adults’ books, or both.
  2. Take the quizTell Book Scout what interests you and how you like to read.
  3. Pick a bookExplore suggestions, save favorites, and share a rating or comment.