Book Lists

Navigating the adult world can be tough – especially when you don’t get along with the people around you. Check out some great resources for resolving conflicts at home and at work!

Fantasy for kids! Featuring children's classics, popular bestsellers, and new releases. Recommended for children ages 8-12.

Check out these graphic novels featuring some of your favorite characters from TV and movies! Recommended for ages 8-12.

Who says a time machine doesn't exist? These great historical fiction reads for tweens can take you on a trip to the past to see our nation being built from the ground up.

Check out these books featuring some of your favorite characters from TV and movies! Recommended for ages 8-12.

Treat yourself to the best in American literature with award winners of the National Book Foundation.

Tired of giving gifts wrapped in newspaper? Check out the following titles and learn how you can impress your friends and family with beautifully wrapped gifts this holiday season!

Taking control of your personal finance is tough - especially when you're just starting out. Find ways to budget and save with these great library resources!

November is National Novel Writing Month and is for anyone who has ever thought of writing a novel. Please take a look at some of the books that we have to offer that can help you on your venture to authorship!

This collection of books and audiovisual materials celebrates America's cultural diversity and patriotism, including stories of immigration. Recommended for children ages 4-8.

Take a moment celebrate the influences of classical music. From the Works of “Johann Sabastian Bach” to “Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky” your library has all you need to freshen up on your sonatas. Check out this list comprised of biographies and works by the great composers that transcend our time.

October is Adopt a Dog Month, so if you are on the market for a new companion, your local shelter is best place to find them! By adopting a rescue dog, you will be saving a life and adding greatness to yours. Make a difference and celebrate the best way you can and adopt your new best friend for life at your local shelter!

Interested in learning more about diabetes? The Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library has a number of informative books and ebooks about the many types of diabetes. From books targeting medical professionals to children, we hope this list will help you on journey to find out more about this disease.

I know what you're thinking... science and math and Thanksgiving?! What's the connection? Learn about the chemistry of cooking, the importance of math and measurements and whip up some delicious experiments in the kitchen this Thanksgiving.

The end of the year is full of so many opportunities for family gatherings. Learn some new recipes to impress your loved ones!

Are you looking for books that are only slightly spooky? Or perhaps you'd prefer silly and sometimes sweet -- rather than scary -- monster books for your little one. Enjoy these monstrously good reads featuring not-so-scary monsters, vampires, zombies and more!

Horses are beautiful and intriguing animals. And if you love horses and cannot get enough of them, you may be known as horse-crazy!  This list includes children's picture books, young readers, classic horse stories, newer endearing stories and a few non-fiction titles.  The Alvin Sherman Library children's collection also includes books on specific breeds of horses that can be found in the call number area of J 636.1.

Do words matter? What happens when someone uses angry words or does not tell the truth? How do kind words like "please" and "thank you" help others? This selection of children's books showcases the power of words. Recommended for ages 3-6.