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Reading Lists

Are there any good books? What should I read?

Finding the right book to read is no easy task. You may even think you don't like reading just because you never found a book that you enjoy.

For book suggestions, reviews, and read-alikes check out the sites below

Millikan Student Book Reviews

A Mighty Girl-Book lists featuring strong females and issues important to girls and women of all ages.

Reading Rants 
Since 1998 this site has been reviewing "out of the ordinary booklists for teens." A fun place to just browse, they divide books into subjects. For example there is "Fanging Around" for you vampire fans, "Teen Tearjerkers" for those you like a good cry and everything in between!

LAPL Teen Web
The Los Angeles Public Library teen has great suggested reading lists searchable by subjects. But they have so much more! Stop by the site for homework help, book clubs, events, games, and teen STUFF.


YALSA
YALSA, the young adult branch of the American Library Association, gives awards to the best of the best young adult books. They compile a list of the best young adult books each year, plus review the best adult books for young adults and the best graphic novels. But they don't stop there! They also list the best audiobooks, videos and DVDs.


Teen Reads
More than just book reviews, this site provides information about authors and author interviews, new releases, book clubs, podcasts, videos and a newsletter. 


VOYA
The Voice of Youth Advocate site reviews teen books BY TEENS. Who better to know what you'll like than someone your own age. Here you'll find bookslists, reviews and plenty more. 


ATN Book Lists
An excellent source for readers. You can find lists of books by author, genre, and even read-alikes!