Honest Book Reviews for Teens
Book Reviews by Teens and Staff (for ages 12-17)
Wondering what to read next? Check out what other teens are reading and liking . . . or not liking.
Interested in submitting a book review? Become a Teen Volunteer Book Reviewer!
We want to know what books you love (or not). You can even earn community service volunteer hours.
Here’s how:
1. Reach out to Richards Memorial Library by phone, email, or in person to let us know you’re interested. Have a friendly chat with the Youth Services Librarian to review the process and get your questions answered.
2. Read a book from the Juvenile or Young Adult section that would appeal to teens.
3. Thoughtfully write and submit your Book Review here.
4. Your Book Review will be published on the Teen Page of the library website. Reviewer first names only will be used, unless you request to remain anonymous.
5. Need community service hours? We can sign forms. Earn 2 hours for each prose novel or nonfiction review. Earn one hour for each verse novel/poetry/graphic novel review.
Happy Reading!
*Note: Book Reviews represent the opinion of the reviewer and not necessarily the opinion or policy of Richards Memorial Library.
Honest Book Reviews
Check out the latest Honest Book Reviews for Teens:
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Kirby & the Forgotten Land (Nintendo Switch)
The Lego Adventure Book 3: Robots, Planes, Cities & More! by Megan H. Rothrock
Have You Visited the Young Adult Room Lately?
NEW in the Young Adult Room
NEW Young adult fiction
Diverse young adult titles
Young Adult DVDs
Young Adult Nonfiction is now shelved separately from juvenile nonfiction
Young Adult Book Purchase Request
Is there a book you just have to have? Fill out this short Google form and we'll see if we can purchase it for the collection or find you a copy quickly.
Search our catalog
Read Anytime, Anywhere
Read Anytime, Anywhere
Search the library's collection through the
CW Mars Catalog
Browse
Search
Place holds
Book requests always welcome - Google form
Updated July 2023
Read Anytime, Anywhere
Read Anytime, Anywhere
Read Anytime, Anywhere
Visit the Overdrive collection (for dekstops and laptops).
Search an author or title. Or browse the curated collections:
Summer Sun & Sand
New stuff
Reimagined tales
Baddies in books
Young love
Best of 2022
Thrillers for teens
First book of the series (YA)
Read the change you wish to see in the world
Hot Topics for Teens
Updated July 2023
Libby Reading App
Read Anytime, Anywhere
Libby Reading App
Log into your Libby account to read on your favorite device.
Ebooks
Audio books
Updated July 2023
Award Winners
Disney Books: Young Adult
Abrams: Young Adult
Lists of young adult awards and book lists compiled by the Young Adult Library Services Assocation.
Updated July 2023
Abrams: Young Adult
Disney Books: Young Adult
Abrams: Young Adult
Lists of new young adult books.
Disclsimer: This site belongs to Abrams Books.
Updated July 2023
Brightly Ages 13+
Disney Books: Young Adult
Disney Books: Young Adult
New book recommendations.
Disclsimer: This site belongs to Penguin Random House.
Updated July 2023
Disney Books: Young Adult
Disney Books: Young Adult
Disney Books: Young Adult
Upcoming and new Disney book releases for young adults.
Disclsimer: This site belongs to Disney Entertainment.
Updated July 2023
Common Sense Media: Teen Books
Common Sense Media: Teen Books
Common Sense Media: Teen Books
Unsure about a book? Check out Common Sense Media
Updated July 2023
Epic Reads
Common Sense Media: Teen Books
Common Sense Media: Teen Books
New book recommendations.
Disclsimer: This site belongs to Harper Collins Publishers.
Updated July 2023
Massachusetts Book Awards
Common Sense Media: Teen Books
Massachusetts Book Awards
Must Read Titles for Teens
Updated July 2023
Graphic Novel Reviews
Common Sense Media: Teen Books
Massachusetts Book Awards
A page devoted to graphic novel reviews specifically for those who read them the most — mainly teens — and for those who might be involved in distributing them to teens — namely teachers, librarians, and parents. - All courtesy of a Teen Libraian in Brookline, MA.
Updated July 2023
NOVL Book Community
NOVL Book Community
NOVL Book Community
Young Adult Book book community.
Bestsellers
New Releases
Upcoming events with authors
Disclaimer: This site belongs to Hachette Book Group.
Updated July 2023
Teen Book Finder
NOVL Book Community
NOVL Book Community
Young Adult Library Services Assocation's Teem Book Finder
Updated July 2023
What's Next?
NOVL Book Community
New Teen Books
What's Next Books in Series database
helps you search series fiction.
A series is two or more books linked by character(s),
settings, or other common traits.
-From the Kent District Library
Updated July 2023
New Teen Books
NOVL Book Community
New Teen Books
New book recommendations.
Disclsimer: This site belongs to publisher Simon & Schuster.
Updated July 2023
Britannica Library: Young Adults
Britannica Library: Young Adults
Britannica Library: Young Adults
Articles
Biographies
Compare Countries & Territorees
In the News
Pictures & Videos
Priamary Sources
World Atlas
Updated July 2023
Britannica: High School
Britannica Library: Young Adults
Britannica Library: Young Adults
On this Day
Articles & Images
Biographies
Flash Facts
In Their Words
Updated July 2023
Reference Databases
Britannica Library: Young Adults
Reference Databases
Reference databases are
free for all Massachusetts residents. Provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.
Updated July 2023
Gale OneFile for Research
Gale OneFile - About the Databases
Gale OneFile databases provide access to reference magazines and key serials in a single resource.
Reference databases are free for all Massachusetts residents. Provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System. Updated July 2023
Gale Academic OneFile
Provides millions of articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources—including thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC Worldwide Learning. Explore a range of topics broken down by subject for targeted results based on your interests.
Gale Academic OneFile Select
Gale Academic OneFile Select provides indexing for more than 5,000 periodicals, more than 2,800 in full text without any embargo. The combination of full text for scholarly journals and selected general interest titles for smaller academic libraries is ideal. Search by topic, subject, or publication.
Criminal Justice
Informs the research process for researchers who are studying law, law enforcement, or terrorism; training for paralegal service; preparing for a career in homeland security; delving into forensic science; investigating crime scenes; developing policy; going to court; writing sociological reports; and much more. This collection makes research easy by bringing together information from nearly 800 journals.
Diversity
Prepares researchers for social science, history, and liberal arts coursework. This collection explores cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community. Includes more than 300 titles, updated daily. Search by topic, subject, or publication.
Environmental Studies
A digital resource that answers inquiries about environmental concerns with coverage of more than 5.4 million articles from more than 300 journals and book reference content from Delmar, including Soil, Science, and Management; Introduction to Agronomy; Food, Crops, & Environment; Fundamental Soil Science; and more.
Gale in Context
Gale in Context
Gale in Context
Gale in Context
Current, authoritative, media-rich information — you’ll find it in Gale In Context suite of online resources, which meets the needs of today’s learners with a user-friendly, mobile-responsive design. Eye-catching, engaging, topical databases; Biography, Global Issues, Opposing Viewpoints, Middle School, Science, High School, Environmental Studies, and World History, seamlessly integrate trusted content with curriculum-aligned materials that span core subjects and 21st century themes.
Updated July 2023
Biography
Gale in Context
Gale in Context
An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people.
Browse or search
Global Issues
Gale in Context
Global Issues
Authoritative content is provided from over 800 geographically diverse newspapers, magazines, and journals, including 334 newspapers that are published in countries other than the United States. Offering a truly global view, users can find information on business and economics, conflict and diplomacy, society and culture, environment and climate change, and more.
History
World History
Global Issues
Authoritative content is provided from over 800 geographically diverse newspapers, magazines, and journals, including 334 newspapers that are published in countries other than the United States. Offering a truly global view, users can find information on business and economics, conflict and diplomacy, and society and culture.
World History
World History
World History
Takes learners from the ancient world to today's headlines, delivering a chronicle of the great cultures and societies that have formed the history of the human race. Rare primary sources, reliable reference, and multi-media content put this vast topic into context for students.
More References Sources by Subject
Literature Research
Literature Research
Literature Research
Gale Literature Research Center
Gale Literature Resource Center is Gale's most current, comprehensive, and reliable online literature resource, offering the broadest and most representative range of authors and their works, including a deep collection of full-text critical and literary analysis for literary studies.
Updated July 2023
Opposing Viewpoints
Literature Research
Literature Research
Explore All Sides of an Issue
Discover a full range of topics.
With over 20,000 pro/con viewpoints, approximately 19,000 reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more, students will be prepared to argue any side of the issue.
Develop Critical Thinking Skills
A wide range of media rich content offers differing views making it an ideal resource for debaters. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues.
Access Authoritative & Current Digital Content
Students can dive deeper with periodical content that covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more. Specific titles include The New York Times, Newsweek, Foreign Policy, American Scientist, and Education Week.
Updated July 2023
ProQuest Science Database
Science: Interactive (Gale)
Science: Interactive (Gale)
This database is a definitive resource for students studying both the applied and general sciences. With coverage dating back to 1986, ProQuest Science Journals features over 1030 titles, with more than 760 available in full text. Search over 2.7M records, dating back to the mid 1980s.
Updated July 2023
Science: Interactive (Gale)
Science: Interactive (Gale)
Science: Interactive (Gale)
Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. View related reference articles and search Gale content to find more information.
Updated July 2023
Resources for Teens
College Board - SAT
Peterson's Career Prep
Peterson's Career Prep
Peterson's Career Prep
Peterson's Career Prep
Peterson's Career Prep
Gale presents this online resource is an affordable, focused, and streamlined content set that accommodates job seekers at all levels, whether they’re entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. Mobile accessibility and a simple homepage design make using this resource a breeze.
Peterson's Test Prep
Peterson's Test Prep
Peterson's Test Prep
You will need to register and log in to use the test preparation resources.
Explore Careers
Improve your scores
Find a school
Vocational test prep
Offered free for all Massachusetts residents. Provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System.