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If you're looking for your next book—or want to explore new genres or authors—NoveList Plus is a great place to start. This NC LIVE resource helps you search for books not just by title or author, but by appeal: the elements of a story that make it enjoyable, like tone, pace, writing style, and character traits.

Want something fast-paced and suspenseful? Or maybe a character-driven story with a hopeful tone and lyrical writing? The Appeal Mixer tool lets you combine these preferences to find books that match your tastes.

Other useful features:

Read-alike suggestions for authors and titles
Series information, including reading order
Genre browsing for fiction and nonfiction
Options for audiobooks and award winners

Check out this video from NoveList about finding books using appeal. You can also learn more about appeal terms under Quick Links > Story Elements Index on the NoveList Plus homepage.

You can access NoveList Plus through our A–Z Databases list or directly via NC LIVE.

Let us know if you'd like a quick demo or tips for exploring it further!

Recent Posts

Take a Brain Break at the Library This Summer

We hope your summer is off to a great start! If you're on campus, stop by the library for a quick brain break. Help us color our summer mural—grab a marker and add your touch!We’re also posting a new puzzle each week—Sudoku, logic puzzles, and more. It's a fun way to recharge between tasks.See you at the library!...

Find Your Next Read with NoveList Plus

If you're looking for your next book—or want to explore new genres or authors—NoveList Plus is a great place to start. This NC LIVE resource helps you search for books not just by title or author, but by appeal: the elements of a story that make it enjoyable, like tone, pace, writing style, and character traits.Want something fast-paced and suspenseful? Or maybe a character-driven story with a hopeful tone and lyrical writing? The Appeal Mixer tool lets you combine these preferences to find books that match your tastes.Other useful features:Read-alike suggestions for authors and titlesSeries information, including reading orderGenre browsing for fiction and nonfictionOptions for audiobooks and award winnersCheck out this video from NoveList about finding books using appeal. You can also learn more about appeal terms under Quick Links > Story Elements Index on the NoveList Plus homepage.You can access NoveList Plus through our A–Z Databases list or directly via NC LIVE.Let us know if you'd like a quick demo or tips for exploring it further!...

Spring 2025 Library Highlights: A Semester in Review

As we wrap up the Spring 2025 semester (January–April), we’re excited to share some highlights that reflect how students and faculty engaged with the library’s spaces, services, and resources. From collaborative learning to focused research, these numbers tell the story of a busy and successful semester.Visitors & Digital Engagement14,143 patrons visited the library in person for studying, group work, and access to resources.20,520 patrons accessed the library website to explore research guides, use online tools, and connect with services.4,825 patrons visited the Student Resources page for academic and personal support.Top 5 Subject and Course GuidesENG 111: Ketchum – Social Issues Essay 3ENG 112: Sciences/STEM ResearchMAT 152: Cumulative Term ProjectLiterary Criticism ResourcesEDU 280Instruction & Research Support44 bookings in the Information Literacy Classroom, including 18 librarian-led instruction sessions reaching 314 students.42 students received personalized help through research coaching sessions.Study Room Use229 group study room bookings helped facilitate focused collaboration.CirculationPhysical items checked out: 1,360 (books, DVDs, laptops, equipment)Digital items accessed: 32,069 (eBooks, audiobooks, articles, and streaming media)(Note: This total does not include April data from NC LIVE, Oxford English Dictionary, or Medici.tv)Libby: 131 eBooks, 358 audiobooksHoopla: 295 audiobooks, 85 eBooks, 27 BingePasses, 12 movies, 2 comics, 1 music titleOneSearch Activity31,873 total searches using OneSearch, our all-in-one discovery toolTop 5 Search TermsMemoryEffects of COVID-19 pandemicNC LIVE“Omelas” and “The Lottery”Oxford English DictionaryThese stats showcase the continued importance of the library as a hub for academic success, inquiry, and support.To our faculty: Thank you for the incredible work you do and for partnering with us to support student learning. Your dedication makes a lasting impact, and we appreciate you this Teacher Appreciation Week and all year long.We look forward to supporting your teaching and research again next semester!...

What’s New—and More! Updates in Libby

Libby just got even better, with new filters to help you find what you want faster!Find newly added titles.Filter by Date Added to see what’s new since your last visit. Choose from:Last 7 daysLast 14 daysLast 30 daysLast 3 monthsLast 6 monthsStay on top of the latest releases and patron requests added to your library’s collection.Find first in series or standalone books.As Julie Andrews famously sang in The Sound of Music, “Start at the very beginning. It’s a very good place to start.”New filters let you easily find first in series titles like The Color of Magic or stick to standalones if you’re not ready for a series commitment.Find audiobooks by duration.Now you can search by audiobook length—perfect for matching a story to your road trip, commute, or study break.Options range from quick 1-hour listens to epic 24+ hour sagas.Use Notify Me tags to stay in the loop.Want to read a digital title the library doesn’t have yet? Use Notify Me tags in Libby to express your interest—and get notified if and when the library adds it.Join the Big Library Read!From May 15–29, join readers worldwide for Uncommon Measure by Natalie Hodges—available in ebook and audiobook formats with no waitlists or holds."Uncommon Measure will resonate with both music and science lovers alike, who will appreciate the bridges Hodges draws between scientific disciplines, music theory, and her life." —Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine...