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What Should I read?

YALSA Teen Top 10 Book trailers: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD4WeAdCmUhgyJ_OVDhlKZboUwEz_2kFD

There are many services you can use to help you find an enjoyable book (including ME!).  Here are a few:
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What Should I Read Next - this website allows you to input a book you like and analyzes other readers' picks to help you choose another book.  You can also register to store "favorites."


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TasteKid - this website allows you to input your favorite music, movies, shows, books, authors or games.  It then makes suggestions based on your input. There is also a tastekid app available - both Apple and android.
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YALSA Teen Book Finder - you can download this iTunes app from the Young Adult LIbrary Services Association to help you find something to read.


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NoveList Plus - this EBSCO database allows you to search for books similar to one you have enjoyed or to search for authors similar to those you like.  Provides lexile information as well.  Includes both Fiction and Non-fiction.

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Teenreads - this website includes reviews and descriptions of YA books. 
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Goodreads
- this website allows you to create an account where you can review books, connect with friends, and get recommendations based on your reviews or from your friends.
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Your Next Read - links a book you like to other books using a system based on other user recommendations.  Clicking onto another book moves it to the center of the web and changes the surrounding books.  The page does not appear updated, but it still provides recommendations for new books.
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last updated November 13, 2020