BookBrowse for Libraries

A Trusted Resource for Readers’ Advisory, Collection Development & Book Clubs


BookBrowse for Libraries Platinum Winner, 2024 Modern Library Awards BookBrowse for Libraries is a curated, reader-focused discovery tool—designed to support librarians, book clubs, and curious readers alike. Featuring 25+ years of hand-selected contemporary fiction and nonfiction, it's the perfect companion for those who read to learn, grow, and connect.

Your Guide to Exceptional Books

We spotlight books that go beyond entertainment—books that spark conversation, deepen understanding, and stay with you long after the last page. With BookBrowse, readers get the insights they need to choose the right books—through:

  • Thoughtful reviews written by our expert team
  • Curated read-alikes for 4,500+ books and 3,500+ authors
  • Powerful browsing by genre and 100+ themes
  • Previews of standout upcoming books
  • “Beyond the Book” articles that offer context and enrichment
  • Our twice-monthly e-mag, The BookBrowse Review
  • Resources for book clubs including online discussions, expert advice, and over 1,800 reading guides
Seamless Library Integration

Integration options include:
  • Branded experience with your library’s name on every page
  • Direct OPAC links for each book
  • Patron access via library card or login-free direct links
  • Embeddable apps and branded patron newsletters
Explore Full Feature List

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Subscriptions

Some content is available free, but full access is reserved for subscribers. See subscription options.

Contact, Quotes & Free Trials

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Key Features


Reading Resources


  • In-depth reviews of standout fiction and nonfiction
  • “Beyond the Book” articles for added insight
  • The BookBrowse Review, our twice-monthly e-magazine
  • Book excerpts to help readers sample before choosing
  • Author bios, interviews & name pronunciation guides

Discovery & Collection Development

Book Club Support

Seamless Library Integration


  • Branded pages: “BookBrowse for Libraries brought to you by [Library Name]”
  • OPAC linking by title and author (minimal setup needed)
  • Supports EZProxy and other standard library authentication
  • Direct-link access—no login required
  • Embeddable apps for library websites
  • Library-branded newsletters with one-click access to featured content

Support

Debugging Information
ColdFusion Server Developer 2021,0,13,330286
Template /lib/index.cfm
Time Stamp 31-May-26 06:29 PM
Locale en
User Agent Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; +claudebot@anthropic.com)
Remote IP 127.0.0.1
Host Name 127.0.0.1

Execution Time

Total Time Avg Time Count Template
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45 ms 45 ms 1 /root/website/lib/blocks/app_layout.cfm
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3 ms 3 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/layout/dsp_header.cfm
2 ms 2 ms 1 /root/website/act_check_login.cfm
2 ms 2 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_member_info.cfm
1 ms 1 ms 1 /root/website/Application.cfm
1 ms 1 ms 1 /root/website/act_libraryIPLogin.cfm
1 ms 1 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_current_ezine.cfm
1 ms 1 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_header_newsletter.cfm
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0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/layout/main_search.cfm
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85 ms  TOTAL EXECUTION TIME
red = over 250 ms average execution time

SQL Queries

spidercheck (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=2ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/act_spider_tracker.cfm @ 18:29:14.014
SELECT	a.bot_number
        FROM	bots a
        WHERE	charindex(a.bot_name, ?) > 0
		OR a.bot_ip = ?
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Parameter #2(cf_sql_varchar) = 127.0.0.1

get_member_info (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=1ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_member_info.cfm @ 18:29:14.014
select 	a.*, 
    		b.member_account_type_name, b.member_account_type_charge, b.member_account_type_charge_frequency,  b.member_account_type_months, 
            c.member_chargetype_name, c.member_chargetype_number, a.member_classification_number, a.member_book_format
	
    from members a, member_account_types b, member_chargetype c
	
    where a.member_account_type_number = b.member_account_type_number
	and a.payment_method_id = c.member_chargetype_number
	and a.member_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 0

get_current_ezine (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=0ms, Records=1, Cached Query) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_current_ezine.cfm @ 18:29:14.014
select		top 1 ezine_number, ezine_dt, ezine_image, ezine_brief_description, ezine_introduction
from		ezines
where		ezine_active_flag = 1
and 		ezine_type_number = 4
and			ezine_dt < getdate()
order by 	ezine_dt DESC
get_member_classification_number (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=14ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_member_classification_number.cfm @ 18:29:14.014
select  	a.member_classification_number, b.member_classification_description
	FROM 		members a
	INNER JOIN 	member_classification b on b.member_classification_number = a.member_classification_number
	WHERE		a.member_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=5ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 18:29:14.014
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
	
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
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Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = showcase_track
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=2ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 18:29:15.015
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
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        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
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get_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=1ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 18:29:15.015
SELECT	a.start_date, a.adid, a.end_date, a.camp_views, a.image_name, a.alt_text, a.views, a.code, a.adsize
        FROM	adsystem a
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Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 594

Scope Variables

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