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Booklist Online ~ "Complementing and expanding on the print journal Booklist, Booklist Online delivers highly searchable and creatively linked reviews, columns, and features--all designed to help users find exactly the right book. Booklist Online is a subscription database serving libraries, library patrons, and book lovers." On the Maine South campus, simply go to www.booklistonline.com and start exploring! To create and save lists or access additional features, click "My Profile" to create a login and password. Happy Reading!
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NoveList is a fiction database that provides reviews and annotations for over 135,000 fiction titles. ~ NoveList is a fiction database providing reviews and annotations for 135,000 titles.
Search Amazon.com for reviews and read-alikes.
The Lincoln Award list is compiled of Illinois high school teens and teachers' favorites.
Notable Books are outstanding books for adults chosen by the American Library Association.
Click here to view teen book lists recommended by the Chicago Public Library.
Click here to see a wide variety of book lists from the Modern Library.
Click here to view teen book lists recommended by the Park Ridge Public Library.
Click here to view the Books Section of the Chicago Tribune.
The Mythopoeic Award is given to fantasy and mythic literature.
The Edgar Allen Poe awards are given to mysteries. Click here to see great mystery lists.
Outstanding Books for the College Bound is a list prepared by the American Library Association. Click here to view the titles.
The National Book Awards are a prestigious American award given to outstanding books each year. Click here to view the winners for this year and past years.
The Pulitzer Prize is a prestigious American award given in a variety of categories including fiction, biography, and nonfiction. Click on a year to view the winners.
Click here for books and awards of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgendered interest.
Click here to view teen book lists recommended by the New York Public Library.
The Quick Picks list is prepared by the American Library Association for reluctant teen readers.
The Hugo Awards are given to outstanding science fiction and fantasy books.
Click here to view the Books Section of The New York Times.
Click here to view Reading Rants! Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists.
Click here to view the Teen Space at the Internet Public Library.
The Nobel Prize for Literature is given to one individual each year recognizing a lifetime of literary achievement.
Teen Reads.com is a commercial site with loads of stuff of interest to teen book readers.

N. Mellendorf, Librarian. Last update: 2/4/08