Must Reads

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Here are some lists to help you find something good to read!

OUTSTANDING READING CHOICES FOR THE COLLEGE-BOUND: (American Library Association Lists) in Lexile Reading Order.

Best Book for Young Adults ( American Library Association): Including Best Books for the College -Bound and for Reluctant Readers. Plus award winners!

Books for the College-bound Students : 101 great books recommended by the College Board

Chivalry Reading LIst : 12th grade Webb

Oldies but Goodies: All these titles are 'classic' young adult fiction--not new but good popular titles. (All titles on this list are in the PHS Library.)

Too Good to Miss! Need a non-fiction read? You should be able to find something on this list of high interest non-fiction. (All titles on this list are in the PHS Library.)

Cool Books for Tough Guys: (All titles on this list are in the PHS Library.)

Issues of Faith in Young Adult Fiction: the search for spirituality remains a significant task for young adults. These fiction books deal with spiritual themes, characters, or questions. (All titles on this list are in the PHS Library.)

English Companion: A list of lists! Includes many award lists, a list for Advanced Placement students and teachers, most challenged, along with many other interesting lists.

Reading Rants: Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists: Check out this web site of great reading lists made by a Manhattan School Librarian--check out her list for girls (Best Riot Grrrrl Reads: Take Back the Power) and 'Fanging Around'.

Flaming Net : Student reviews of teen and young adult books.

Teen Reads: "THE place online for teens to talk about their fave books --- and find the hippest new titles!"

Yahoo!'s List of websites of Young Adult Recommended Reading Lists: Ever-changing, but lots of websites with reading lists...

Google's List of websites for books receiving Awards and Bestsellers (includes such awards as Newbury, Caldecott, Pulitzer, and Nebula).

Read something you really liked and want something similar? Go to Amazon Books (www.amazon.com) and search on the title of the book you loved. Midway down the results page is a section that says, "Customers who bought this title also bought..." and "Explore similar items..." Read those titles...