Book lists
Are you looking for something to read? These websites will recommend many types of books for all ages.
About.com
Reading resources for Parents, Teachers, and Librarians
American Library Association for Children
Provides an annual list of “Notable Children’s Books.”
American Library Association’s Young Adult
The YALSA has many recommended book lists for teens—even for the reluctant readers!
ARBookFinder
Do you need to find a book from the Accelerated Reader’s Program? Many students must read from this book list. Try “Collections” or search for a book to see if the book is an Accelerated Reader book selection.
Books like the “Twilight” series
Booklist Online
Adults, young adults and children will find annotated, recommended books. Scroll down and on the left is a menu to lead you to the perfect book.
Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature
This literature website is loaded with book reviews and many ideas for the classroom.
The Children’s Book Council
The Children’s Book Council offers multiple reading lists for all ages.
Good Reads
My favorite networking community of book lovers of all genres and ages.
Guys Read
What do guys like to read? Author Jon Scieszka provides book lists and downloads of books that guys love to read.
JacketFlap
To find what’s going on with publishers, illustrators, writers, teachers and booksellers. Join the site and become my friend!
James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead.com
Looking for a book recommendation for your child, teenager or book group? Check this out.
Judy Freeman
Look under “Related Websites” to find free downloads of book reviews, free CD, blogs, teacher guides and Reader’s Theater.
Kay E. Vandergrift’s Children’s Literature Site
Want a scholarly page about children’s literature? Try Kay Vandergrift’s website to learn the history (and future) of children’s literature.
Library Thing
Website especially for librarians but readers will love this one, too.
LM Net
LM Net is dedicated to school library media specialists worldwide. If you have a question, post it and receive answers from the experts (other school librarians)!
Mount Prospect Public Library
Provides suggestions for teens in books, movies and music. Also, check out “If You Like These Books, Try…” to find a recommended book list for your favorite books.
Nancy Keane’s Children’s Literature Site
Nancy Keene’s Children Literature website lists some of the best websites on children’s literature. Try them all!
New York Times Book Review
The latest and best of children and adult books.
New York Public Library Book Lists
Adults, young adults and young readers can find annual lists of the 25 best books.
Shelfari
Shelfari is a goldmine for book recommendations for all ages and genres. Join the site and become my friend!
Trelease on Reading
Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, selects books for the pleasure of reading aloud–at any age!