Manhattan Public Library

Our Adult Services staff will create a list of at least 10 suggested fiction and/or non-fiction titles tailored to your individual interests. Please allow two weeks for us to create your list.

Name:

Please type in your name (First, Last)

Age:

13-18 Over 18

Address:

Phone:

E-mail:

Library Card Barcode #:

How would you prefer to receive your list?

By E-mail By Mail Pick up at Library

What type of books are you interested in?

Fiction & Non-Fiction Fiction Only Non-Fiction Only

What formats do you prefer? (Check all that apply)

No Preference Hardcover Large Print Audiobooks on CD

Please list some of your favorite authors:

Please list the titles of your favorite books or books you have recently read and enjoyed:

What are the most important considerations for you when choosing a book to read? (Check all that apply):

Plot Setting Character Development Mood Author Time Period Ease of Reading Values/world view

Other (Please Specify):

Fiction

Please check the boxes of each category of fiction that you are interested in reading:

Chick Lit Christian Fiction Westerns Horror Fantasy Science-Fiction Historical Humor Romance Techno Thrillers Espionage Gentle Reads Suspense African-American Classics Gay/Lesbian Short Stories Graphic Novels Military Thrillers Mystery

Other (Please Specify):

Please check all the time period(s) you would be interested in reading about:

All Time Periods Contemporary Historical Future

Please indicate any material you DO NOT want included in the books we list for you by checking each element you wish to exclude (select as many as you wish):

Excessive foul language Explicit sex Descriptive gore/violence

Other (please specify):

Please select the length of books you would be interested in reading:

No Preference Less than 300 pages 300 to 600 pages 600 pages or more

Please specify the mood and style of books you would be interested in reading (check all boxes that apply):

No Preference Happy and positive Serious, dark, ironic Lots of dialogue Lots of characters Humorous Easy to read Suspenseful Lots of description/narrative

Please select any non-fiction subject matter that interests you (select as many as you like):

American History Military History Religion Animals & Nature European History Travel World History Technology Humor Art/Art History Food & Cooking Biographies Film & Television Music & Musicians Science Home Decorating Home Improvement Crafts World Cultures Adventure/Survival Paranormal Self-Improvement Business/Economics True Crime Commentary Popular Culture Fashion Politics and Current Events

Please list any specific topics you are interested in:

Please let us know of anything else we should take into consideration when choosing titles for your book list:

Our Adult Services staff will create a list of at least 10 suggested fiction and/or non-fiction titles tailored to your individual interests. Please allow two weeks for us to create your list.

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