Read On: Book Reviews by Teens
If you’re looking for brutally honest book reviews by teens, visit the Hennepin County Library in Minnesota. See also the “Titles for Teens” link to more booklists.
Reader’s Club: Teen Corner
Teens write book reviews for the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenberg County in North Carolina. Choose reviews from such categories as Action-Adventure, African-American, Humor/Satire, Inspirational, Suspense/Thrillers, Biographies, and more.
Washington Reading Blog
This blog is a place for middle school teens to share reviews and comments about their favorite books and communicate with each other about what they’re reading.
Darkhorse.com
Look here for the latest on Buffy, Star Wars, and many more comics and paperback novel published by Dark Horse. You can also participate in mini-polls, read reviews of new stuff, and leap to more links.
DC Comics
Batman, Superman, Lab Rats, Green Arrow, and dozens more superheroes leap from the brains and presses of this mega comics publisher. Find out what heroes are on their way to a comics shop near you, at this web site.
Friends of Lulu
The Friends of Lulu love comics and think more girls and women should be reading them - and creating them! This site promotes comic books and graphic novels that defy spandex-clad stereotypes.
Marvel Comics
Keep up with Spidey, Fantastic Four, X-Men (and Women), and more superheroes at their home base, in comics, movies, and TV.
No Flying, No Tights: A Website Reviewing Graphic Novels for Teens
Devoted to reviews of graphic novels for teens, this site encompasses many genres: superheroes, fantasy, science fiction, humor, historical fiction, crime and suspense, real life fiction, and nonfiction. It also features news and gossip from the GN world.
Tokyopop.com
What’s popping in manga? Find out at Tokyopop Publisher’s web site, where you can browse their catalog by manga genre or age rating. You’ll also find manga world news and tips on how to create your own manga.
VIZ.com
Keep up with what’s new in action/adventure manga series such as Gundam: The Origin, Inu-Yasha, and Ranma1/2, as well as such shojo series as Boys Over Flowers, Ceres, and Revolutionary Girl Utena.
Authors4teens.com
Link to favorite authors’ web sites from this big list of authors who write for teens.
Booklists for Young Adults
The busy librarians of the Waterboro Public Library have collected booklists from all over the U.S., with topics that range from adventure and animal stories to sports fiction and travel books. Sponsored by the Waterboro Public Library in East Waterboro, Maine.
Booklists for Young Adults on the Web
Get simultaneously overwhelmed and inspired by this volcanic eruption of booklists on every possible type of popular fiction, realistic fiction, and nonfiction. Compiled by Maggi Rohde. Although not updated since 2001, detailed indexing makes it easy to find books in very specific categories.
Books for Teens: Recommended Reads
Not sure what to read next? Check out the book reviews from Findlay-Hancock County Public Library in Ohio.
Favorite Teen Angst Books
Get in touch with your angst when you read these teen novels about personal problems and self-discovery. You can also send in angst-dripping comments about books, and read angsty reviews by teens and articles by angstoid authors
Good Books for Teens
Booklist topics include “Record Label Dreams: Music Fiction and History” and “You’re Friends with Who? Unexpected Friendships.”
Guys Read
Guys read—a lot! This site connects guys with good books, and book reviews by guys of nonfiction, science fiction, and more.
Reading Rants
So you have to read a “historical novel” but need to remain alert. Check out “Historical Fiction for Hipsters.” You’ll also find reviews of teen psycho thrillers, weepies, cool classics, and riot grrl adventures.
Scifan.com
This HUGE science fiction site covers New & Upcoming SF, SF Series, SF Writers, SF Themes, SF Classics, and more.
Teen Reads
Booklist topics include “Attention All Animal Lovers,” “Believers and Doubters,” “Hip Hop,” and “Thrillers and Mysteries for the Adrenaline Junkie.”
Teen Series and Sequels
Search by author, title, or individual title to find the rest of the books in the series you’re enjoying. You’ll also discover more series by favorite authors. Sponsored by the Bettendorf Public Library of Bettendorf, Iowa.
TeenSpot
Booklist topics include “Books for Boyz,” “Chick Lit,” “Happily Ever After? Yeah, right! Retold Fairy Tales,” and “La Vida Latina: Titles for Teens about Latino Culture.”
TRL Great Reads
Lists of new books in Timberland libraries for teens, kids, and adults plus links to more booklists and booksites.
YALSA Booklists
Looking for a fast, fun read? Check out “Quick Picks.” Want to sink your teeth into something more substantial? Check out “Best Books for Teens.” You’ll also find booklists of nonfiction, classics, and the “Alex Awards,” books written for adults and enjoyed by teens.
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