Finding the Right Book
Juvenile Sequels and Series Try this site to find the correct order for series.
Free (mostly) e-Books
Big Universe: A World of Online Children's Books This site includes complete member-contributed e-books in many languages as well as the beginnings of published books. Complete published e-books are available for a small fee.
Project Gutenberg Free e-books and audio books in many languages. The books are all in the public domain, so don't expect to find new titles.
Children's Books Online: The Rosetta Project Historical children's literature. Click on the wheelbarrow to get to the list of books. Translations into other languages are available.
Virtual Book Clubs
Shelfari, Goodreads, and LibraryThing let you keep lists of books you have read or want to read. They are also great places to get ideas about what to read to post your opinion on books.
Lists of Great Books
Teenreads A great place for ideas and information about what to read next.
FCPL Booklists for Teens
Guys Read Author Jon Scieszka helps guys find books
Young Adult Library Services Association Booklists and Book Awards from the American Library Association
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Click on the current year for a list of recommendations.
LHMS Teen Reading Club Recommendations: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Amazon This online store includes reviews and links to author blogs.
Blogs About Books
Book Moot A pretty cool blog. Includes discussions about books, links to author and series websites, and links to other blogs about books.
Bookshelves of Doom Funny and opinionated reviews. Lists of books by type.
Children's Book Review Index It sounds like it is for little kids, but it isn't. Use this resource to find blogs about favorite books.
Mitali's Fire Escape Indian-American writer Mitali Perkins blogs about her books, culture, and more.
Scholar's Blog Challenge yourself! This blog covers fantasy titles.
Wands and Worlds A home-schooling mom shares her opinions of fantasy and science fiction books.
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