What’s Next in a book series!

Looking to find the next book in Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series? Trying to find a new book series by James Patterson? Does your child want to read all 31 Magic Tree House books by Mary Pope Osborne in order? Look no further than KDL's What's Next® book series database!

In 2018, an impressive 1,903,085 people visited Kent District Library's What's Next® database to find the answers to those questions and more. If you break that number down, that's an average of 5,200 people a day looking for the answers to their burning book series questions! 

Since the mid 1990's staff at Kent District Library have worked diligently to keep the What's Next® database as current and up-to-date as possible.  Just last year, 3,040 titles, 336 authors and 683 series were added to the database.  Not only is this a go-to resource for KDL staff, it's also a go-to resource for readers across the country. Take a look at what users of this fabulous resource have had to say and then make What's Next® your favorite book series resource!

"I love using this database! It's so quick and easy to find the next good book! I'm currently on book eight in the Maisie Dobbs series, and this database made it simple to find book nine and request a hold. Thanks!" ~ KDL patron Katherine

"Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love this service you provide! I work as an aide in a public high school in Virginia and I came across your site accidentally. My students are always asking for suggestions or "what's next" and I always point them to your database. I've started using the site to keep my collection up to date by checking for missing titles in series and your database has been a lifesaver!" ~ Chrissy

"I just wanted to take time to thank the person/persons responsible for the awesome upkeep of the Whats Next segment of your website.  I use it on a constant basis.  It is a resource that makes my job so much easier and I use it for my personal use looking up books as well.  Thank you for supplying this service.  It is one of my favorite resource go-to's.  Keep up the great work." ~ Kelley W (Warren Public Library)

"FANTASTIC WONDERFUL AND EASY TO USE - As a librarian for elementary school I find it an immense help in keeping my series knowledge at or equal to the avid student readers." ~ Julie T

"THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for this database!! As a librarian, I use it every week to help patrons find the series they're looking for and the order in which to read them. Such a fantastic resource!!" ~ Laura

"You're my go-to for series information for myself, my kids and to help patrons at the library where I work. Thank you for a great resource!" ~ Laura B