BOOK LISTS

Need ideas for books to read? Try the recommendations on these sites:

Alex Award
Presented annually by the American Library Association to ten adult books that will appeal to teen readers.

Best Books for Young Adults
Presented annually by the American Library Association to fiction and nonfiction titles with literary quality and appeal to reading tastes of young adults.

Book Seer
Enter the title and author of a book you've read and the Book Seer will suggest more books that you might enjoy.

Flamingnet Book Reviews
Young adult books reviewed by young adult reviewers.

Guys Read
A web-based literacy program to help boys find stuff they like to read.

NoveList
Suggestions for books you might enjoy based on authors, plot summaries, and characters. Check the Media Center bookmark for the password (under EBSCO).

Ms. Sheldon's Book Club
See the creative online posters and book trailers that Ms. Sheldon's freshman English students created to promote their independent reading books.

Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners
The American Library Association suggests reading in fiction, nonfiction, biography, drama, and poetry.

Printz Award
Presented annually by the American Library Association to a book that exemplifies excellence in young adult literature.

Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Great books for kids who think they hate to read.

Reading Rants
Out-of-the-ordinary teen booklists.

Reading Role Models
See the books recommended by NHHS staff members.

Sibert Medal
Awarded annually by the American Library Association to the most distinguished informational book published in English.

Somerset County Library
A great collection of teen book lists on all kinds of topics.

Stuff for the Teen Age
Great teen books recommended by the New York Public Library.

TeenReads
"The" place online for teens to talk about their favorite books and find great new titles.

Teen Space
Links to teen booklists and resources from the Internet Public Library.

TeensPoint
Teen book, music, and movie reviews from the Central Rappahannock Regional Library in Virginia.

Teens Top Ten
A national literacy effort aimed at teens.

YALSA Booklists & Awards
The Young Adult Library Services Association selects award-winning books in many categories every year. See lists of current and past winners online.

Your Next Read
Enter the title of a book or the name of an author and Your Next Read will recommend other books you might like.