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"There are times when I think that the ideal library is composed solely of reference books. They are like understanding friends--always ready to meet your mood, always ready to change the subject when you have had enough of this or that."

—Donald J. Adams (b. 1924) [Maxwell Smart] American actor

 
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Are you looking for a book similar to the one you just read and loved? Do you need to find books at a specific reading level? Are you picking the next title for your book group?

If so, then his powerful tool can help you identify fiction that meets your needs. Login to NoveList with your Washington County Library card number. Click here for a guide on how to use NoveList.

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Readers advisory service provided by the Washington County Cooperative.  Sign up for more than 20 e-newsletters highlighting titles from specific fiction and non-fiction categories (Mystery, Romance, Science, Teen Scene, Religion,...).  Find out more about the valuable service or sign up for e-mail notifications or an RSS feed here

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