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What are Fave Fives?

Fave Fives are lists of five suggested titles—books, audiobooks, music CDs, films and documentaries, even CD-ROMs, or any combination thereof—that we want library users to know about. Each list is built around a specific theme, chosen by the person submitting the list. Fave Fives are intended to be a fun forum of personal favorites. Check the lists. Some are "mainstream," while others are more esoteric, offbeat and unique. On average, we're adding a new list every week. We hope you enjoy them and try some of the reading, listening and viewing suggestions.

Who can provide a Fave Five list?

Virtually anyone, individually or jointly (for example, with a friend or other members of a book discussion group). We would love to see your list! You can send us a top-five list via our online Fave Five Submission Form, or you can pick up a brochure and printed form when visiting the library (stop at our Reference Desk), then send us a list whenever you're ready.

As a special bonus to Canton Public Library users (not including library staff), if you have a Fave Five list posted online, you'll receive a gift certificate to Secondhand Prose, the library's very popular used bookstore!

What's the history behind Fave Fives?

The Canton Public Library launched Fave Fives in October 2004 as an alternate form of staff recommendations. However, the concept dates back to 1942 when the BBC unveiled a feature known as Desert Island Discs. Celebrities picked (and still pick) the songs or music albums they would want to have with them if ever stranded on a desert island. The National Book Foundation offers a similar service called The Book That Changed My Life.

Does the library offer other lists of recommendations?

Absolutely! Don't miss our BookLetters page, with links to bestsellers lists, reviews and author profiles. You can sign up to receive Fave Fives by Email Newsletter, as well as more than 20 other newsletters.

Also, check our Staff Recommendations page for our "best-of" tips from year to year. Included are fiction and nonfiction books, audiobooks, plus movies.