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Teens

New Young Adult Titles

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)


Artemis by Andy Weir


The Lego Adventure Book 3: Robots, Planes, Cities & More! by Megan H. Rothrock

Read all Book Reviews

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. 

Summer Reading

Wachusett Regional High School Summer Reading 2024

Wachusett Regional High School Summer Reading 2024

Wachusett Regional High School Summer Reading 2024

Popular and recommended titles from WRHS


Books

Ebooks

Audio books


Updated June 2024



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Bay Path Summer Reading 2024

Wachusett Regional High School Summer Reading 2024

Wachusett Regional High School Summer Reading 2024

Read at least one of these nonfiction books recommended by Bay Path staff. Win BP gift cards and other prizes for participating in schoolwide contests in the fall.


Books

Ebooks

Audio books


Updated June 2024



browse titles

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


Overdrive Teen Collection


Updated July 2023

Browse

Libby Reading App

Log into your Libby account to read on your favorite device. 


Ebooks

Audio books


Libby help 


Updated July 2023

Get Libby

Your Next Read

Award Winners

Lists of young adult awards and book lists compiled by the Young Adult Library Services Assocation.


Updated July 2023

Awards

Abrams: Young Adult

Lists of new young adult books.


Disclsimer: This site belongs to Abrams Books.


Updated July 2023

Abrams

Brightly Ages 13+

New book recommendations.


Disclsimer: This site belongs to Penguin Random House.


Updated July 2023

Brightly

Disney Books: Young Adult

Upcoming and new Disney book releases for young adults.


Disclsimer: This site belongs to Disney Entertainment.


Updated July 2023

Disney

Common Sense Media: Teen Books

Unsure about a book? Check out Common Sense Media


Updated July 2023

Common Sense

Epic Reads

New book recommendations.


Disclsimer: This site belongs to Harper Collins Publishers.


Updated July 2023

Epic
Mass Book Awards Logo

Massachusetts Book Awards

Must Read Titles for Teens


Updated July 2023

Must Read

Graphic Novel Reviews

  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

No Flying

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

NOVL

Teen Book Finder

 Young Adult Library Services Assocation's Teem Book Finder


Updated July 2023

YALSA

What's Next?

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

What's Next

New Teen Books

New book recommendations.


Disclsimer: This site belongs to publisher Simon & Schuster.


Updated July 2023

S&S

Reference & Research: General

Britannica Library: Young Adults

Articles

Biographies

Compare Countries & Territorees

In the News

Pictures & Videos

Priamary Sources

World Atlas


Updated July 2023

Britannica

Britannica: High School

On this Day

Articles & Images

Biographies

Flash Facts

In Their Words


Updated July 2023

Britannica High School

Reference Databases

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 Power Search

Search all Gale databases at once.

Power

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. 

Academic

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.

Select

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. 

Criminal Justice

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.

Diversity

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.

Environment

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

An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people. 


 Browse or search


Biography

Global Issues

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. 

Global

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.

History

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.

World History

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

Literature

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

Literature

ProQuest Science Database

Science slides

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

Search

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

Interactive

Resources for Teens

College Board - SAT

Upcoming SAT dates, registration, test center locations, and info about colleges and scholarships.



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. 

Career

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.  

Test Prep

Free SAT Practice

Khan Academy free SAT practice

Open Tues. & Thurs. 1pm-8pm, Wed. & Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 10am-2pm- Closed Saturdays in August. Closed Saturdays when Monday is a holiday.


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