Check out these booklists for teens. Some focus on a particular theme, others are read-a-like lists (if you liked ___, try ___). I try to keep the lists current, but if you think there is a great book missing please email leonard@bccls.org so that I can add it.
Good Reads for Teens Use the drop down menu to view lists of books based on genre.
GNOOKS Although some of my favorite authors are not yet included and a few recommendations have been off, the concept of this site is so cool I can't help but recommend it! Enter an author you like and get a visual map of other authors you may like.
Reading Rants: Out of the Ordinary Teen BooklistsThis is my favorite booklist site! Are you in the mood for vampire books? Check out the Fanging Around list. In the mood for non-fiction? Take a look at the Reality Bytes list.
Teen Ink Writing and artwork all created by teens. Take a look at what's there or submit your own material.
TeenReads.comThe book reviews on this site are listed alphabetically. You can also read interviews with some of your favorite authors!
TeensPoint.orgBooklists and reviews of books, movies, and music by teens and library staff. The page is slow to load, but worth the wait.
YA Books in Series and Sequels Did you just finish a great book and you need to know what comes next? Check for the next book in a series by the author's name or by the name of the series. If we don't own the book we can request it from another library.
YALSA Awards and Booklists Check out these extensive lists compiled by members of the Young Adult Library Association.
Below is a listing of author sites of interest to teen readers. Additional sites will be added on an ongoing basis. You may also want to check out teenreads.com to see if they have posted an interview with any of your favorite authors.
Our Myspace page is always adding authors to our Friends list. Check for updates.
BOOK CLUBS
Chat and Chew : A Book Discussion Group for High School Students We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 to eat and talk about books. Copies of the books are available at the circulation desk. Contact leonard@bccls.org for info.
Past selections include:
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Sleeping Freshman Never Lie by David Lubar
The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green by Joshua Braff
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