September 16, 2016 marks the 3rd International Read an eBook Day-- a celebration of modern storytelling when readers around the world are encouraged to choose from millions of free eBooks from their local library. So far, in 2016, Atlantic County Library System patrons have borrowed 44,691 eBooks and eAudiobooks.

As a complement to physical books, eBooks provide convenient and instant access to reading.  ACLS patrons can download free digital titles anytime, anywhere with a library card number and an internet-connected computer or device though our eBook collections: OverDrive, Axis 360, OneClickdigital and TumbleBooks Library for Kids.

Everyone is also invited to share what they are reading on social media and join the #eBookLove conversation. On Twitter, make sure to address @aclslibrarian so we can share your tweets. To learn more about how to participate in International Read an eBook Day, visit readanebookday.com.

Read an eBook Day also falls in the middle of Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Atlantic County Library System joins the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that every student has the most important school supply of all – a free library card. To sign up for a library card, visit your local branch in person and you can begin checking out digital titles immediately.

TIME Magazine released their list of “The 100 Best Children’s Books of All Time” and “The 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time.” You may have read some of these books as a child or young adult or perhaps you have a child reading one now. Or maybe, you might be reading one now as a not-so-young adult. Whenever you read them, these novels have and will continue to shape lives for generations.  How many have you read? Use our library collection to re-read some of your favorites or find new ones no matter what your age.

Read more for full list of YA titles chosen.

Something suspenseful, scary, quirky or heartwarming? Historical? Fantasy? Romance? Thrillers? Read-alikes? Listen-alikes? If you are looking for expert advice on a book to read or listen to, NoveList Plus can help.

NoveList Plus is a book discovery service like reader-driven Goodreads but administered by library professionals.  It includes qualified recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more. Browse by genre, author, series, age groups, awards, interests or use one of NoveList’s quick links - such as Author Read-alikes, Books to Movies, Grab and Go lists - to find that perfect read. As an added benefit, you can create an account with NoveList to keep tab on books you’ve read or books you want to read and share your lists with other NoveList users.

Give it a try now:

1. Access NoveList Plus from the Books menu on this website 24/7.
2. Pick a title using any of NoveList Plus' helpful tools and searches.
3. Connect to the Atlantic County Library System’s catalog from NoveList Plus.
4. Place a title on hold.
5. Pick it up at your local branch or download from our OverDrive or Axis 360 eCollections, if available.

Not just for adults --
NoveList Plus also matches titles for children and teens
while NoveList K-8 Plus is designed specifically for younger reading levels.