The Brookline Public Library is happy to provide our community of readers with a new and exciting service. We all know that tracking down the right book at the right time can be a struggle, especially when many of us don’t have as much times as we’d wish to browse shelves or pore over reviews.  So, let us do the work for you! 

This new online reader’s advisory service is a way for you to request a customized reading list from the library staff, taking into account your reading habits, likes and dislikes, and current story must-haves.  Here’s how it works:
1. Fill in our survey here.  It’s substantial, but the length and detail is all so we can provide you with a list of recommended titles best suited to what you’re seeking.  The more information you provide, the more likely it is we can suggest the best books for you.
2. Librarians at the Brookline Public Library will use your answers to create a customized reading list for you.
3. Within three weeks, we will get back to you with your customized reading list, either to be picked up in person at the library or emailed to you, whatever your personal preference.
4. Once you’ve gone through the list, send us feedback via this form, or start another request by filling out another survey.
5. Browse our recommendations gleaned from answering readers’ requests at our Looking for a Good Book Reader’s Advisor blog here to see what else you might be interested in reading!

If you have any questions, or want to follow-up with us, please feel free to send us an email at brooklinera {at} brooklinelibrary {dot} org.

Please be aware this is a trial service. Due to the generosity of the Friends of the Brookline Library, we are able to offer this service for a trial period of a year, but after a year, depending on staff scheduling and commitments, we may have to suspend the service.