Find Your Next Read
- GIL-FindGIL-Find@VSU is the library's online catalog. You can search for a specific title or author or you can browse by subject.
- Popular Book CollectionOur popular books in one easy to browse place.
- Graphic Novel CollectionDid you know that Odum Library has comics and manga? Browse our Graphic Novel Collection here.
- Next Read GuideThis guide has curated lists from Odum's collection that delve into different genres to help you find your next read.
- On Display at OdumCheck out the awesome materials on display in the Learning Commons each month.
- Amazon Best SellersThis list of most popular books based on sales is updated hourly. You can also browse by genre.
- New York Times Best SellersBrowse bestselling lists of print and ebook fiction and nonfiction, hardcover fiction and nonfiction, paperback trade fiction, young adult books, graphic books, and more.
- Publisher's Weekly Best Seller ListThis weekly news magazine focused on the international book publishing business.
- USA TODAY's Best Seller ListUSA TODAY's Best-Selling Books list ranks the 150 top-selling book titles each week based on sales analysis from U.S. booksellers.
- The Bram Stoker AwardsEach year, the Horror Writer’s Association presents the Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement in the genre.
- Edgar AwardsConsidered to be among the most prestigious awards for mystery fiction.
- The Hugo AwardsThe Hugo Award is an award given to a title that successfully secures the majority vote of the World Science Fiction Society membership every year.
- Library Reads AwardLibrary Reads awards are given to books that were selected by library staff across the country from the new releases they are currently reading. Each month a new list is released, making this the most informal and most often updated award on this list.
- National Book AwardsEstablished in 1950, the National Book Award is an American literary prize administered by the National Book Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Awards are presented in four categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Drama, and Young People's Literature.
- The NebulasThis yearly award is voted on by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America organization. There are several awards for different formats such as novel or novelette.
- Nobel Prize in LiteratureThe Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded by the Swedish Academy, Stockholm, Sweden. The award is intended for the person who, in the literary field, had produced "the most outstanding work in an ideal direction"
- Pulitzer PrizeThe Pulitzer Prize is a yearly prize given to outstanding book and journalism titles.
- The RITA AwardsThe RITA, the highest award of distinction in romance fiction, recognizes excellence in published romance novels and novellas in 13 different categories.
- RUSA Notable BooksThe Reference User Services Association is a professional organization for reference librarianship. This award is given to titles that achieved notoriety in professional reviews in the year of their nomination and were selected by the Notable Books Council for that notoriety.
- Between the CoversThis literary podcast dives deep into books by both famous and relatively unknown authors.
- Book FightBook Fight is a weekly podcast that is, in a nutshell, writers talking about writing. Writing we love. Writing we hate. Writing that inspires us, baffles us, infuriates us.
- Book Riot PodcastsBook Riot produces a wide variety of podcasts to recommend books of all different genres and themes.
- LeVar Burton ReadsIn every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story.
- The Librarian Is InThis podcast is hosted by New York City public librarians to discuss culture and what to read next.
- Book RiotBook Riot is a website that regularly covers book reviews and publishing news.
- Epic ReadsEpic Reads is a website devoted to helping you find the right next book with list articles on books that touch on a wide variety of topics from feminism to the enemies to lovers trope.
- Library Journal ReviewsLibrary Journal is a professional publication that publishes news important to the support of libraries and librarians. It also has a dedicated section for reviews of upcoming book titles.
- Literary HubThis website publishes literary critique, news, and reviews of books both old and new.
- Literature MapLiterature Map allows the reader to input an author that they enjoyed to see a map of other authors who are commonly reported as similar, with the closer names being most often cited as similar.
- NoveList PlusReaders' advisory and collection development database for novels.
Part of the Database Offerings in GALILEO, Georgia’s Virtual Library.
- NPR Book ReviewsNational Public Radio showcases book reviews, author interviews, and more.
- Shelf AwarenessShelf Awareness is the website for a daily newsletter on books and the associated industry. They have articles dedicated to both book industry professionals and readers.
- What Should I Read Next?Enter a book you like and the site will analyse its huge database of real readers' favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next.
- WhichbookWhichbook provides a way to search for books based on common plot elements or author categories. Searchers can pick from up to four sliders to search by emotional categories, or look books up by their publication origins.
- BookstagramBookstagram is a corner of Instagram for book related posts. You'll find book art, reviews, author quotes, and more there.
- BookTokThe literary corner of TikTok, BookTok is where you can find recommendations, book hauls, story theories, trope deconstruction, and more.
- BookTubeBookTube is a community of YouTubers dedicated to books. They read and review a wide variety of genres.
- GoodreadsGoodreads allows readers to create a profile from which they can share their reading experience with others on their friends list. The user created reviews, online book clubs, and the yearly reading challenge make this website a good resource for the regular reader.
- Library ThingLibrary Thing is a website that allows readers to keep a library catalog of what books they own and how they feel about them. While similar to Goodreads, they also have the added ability to transition their catalog into a usable small library catalog to keep track of borrowing and other necessary things.
- Story GraphStory Graph is similar to Goodreads, but with features such as the ability to give half stars, private reading notes in addition to public ones, and built in content warning features.
Borrowing FAQs
How Do I Search for Books?
You can search GIL-Find, our online catalog, or you can browse a specific collection like Popular Books in our Collections Browser. Click on Finding Books for more information on how to search the catalog.
How Are the Books Organized?
We use the Library of Congress Classification System at Odum. This means that books are organized by subject and assigned a call number. LOC call numbers are a bit different from the Dewey Decimal System call numbers that you might be familiar with from public libraries. Check out our guide to reading call numbers and finding books on the shelf or ask a library staff member. We are always happy to help!
How Do I Check Out Books?
Bring the book and your 1Card to either of the circulation desks or the reference desk. The library staff member on duty can check out your book to you. For more information, see our guide on checking out.
How Long Can I Keep These?
Popular Books can be checked out for 28 days. For more information, see Borrowing Privileges.
How Many Books Can I Check Out?
There is no item limit for VSU students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty, or staff.
The Library Doesn't Have This Book. Is There Any Way I Can Get It?
If you're looking for a resource not available at Odum Library, you can use GIL Express to borrow books from any of the University System of Georgia (USG) Libraries or Inter-Library Loans to borrow from libraries outside our system!
Can I Suggest a Book?
If there is a book you love that you think we should have in the collection, you can let us know by filling out our online request form or by putting a suggestion in the box located at the Popular Book Collection.
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