Leisure Reading: A Library Guide

Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list.  NoveList includes reviews from professionals (Booklist, Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal), as well as from readers (via Goodreads).

OverDrive is a platform for e-books and audiobooks. OverDrive features primarily popular literature, graphic novels, and non-fiction from trade publishers. OverDrive also hosts some course materials on University Reserves.

Download the Libby app to your Mac OS or Android smartphone or tablet to read on the go. Many books are available in Kindle Book, ePub, and OverDrive Read file types. Libby can combine multiple accounts, so if you already have an account with another library, such as Flint Public Library or Genesee District Library, you can read all your books in Libby, no matter where you checked them out. You can listen to audiobooks on Libby, too.

How to install and use OverDrive and Libby: https://libguides.umflint.edu/usingoverdrive

Most OverDrive books can be checked out for 7, 14, or 21 days -- you decide. Books can be returned early, releasing them to the next reader. Reserves can be checked out for 1 or 3 days. You can check out 3 books at a time. If someone else has the book you want, you can place a hold. You will be notified when the book is available to check out. You can place up to 10 holds at a time.

Privacy note: use of OverDrive requires sign-in that discloses your credentials from the U-M Directory to OverDrive Inc.