As readers, we are always searching for the NextBestBook. This is how we grow our TBR (To Be Read) pile. As a reader, I’m never without a next book. I always have a long list of books that I’m looking forward to reading. The list keeps growing.
Here are some sites that will help you develop your TBR pile–Good for summer, or any time of year.
It’ll also help you fight
The first place to look is on your TBR list you made in ELA all year–especially during BOOKflix Fridays.
New York Times book lists:
Publishers Weekly best summer books 2019
Pssssst–previous years’ summer books are linked above these
School Library Journal best books of:
IndieBound NEXT lists:
In this next one, you type in the title of a book you loved and it will give you recommendations based on that.
You can also use the Bn.com site to look up a book you’ve enjoyed, then scroll down to see what other people who liked/bought that book also liked/bought.
Scholastic Lists:
Some of these lists are a few years old. But a good book is a good book!
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/issue/best-of-2017/section/middle-grade/
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/74235.Middle_Grade_Novels_of_2017
LISTOPIA:
Best Middle Grade Novels of 2018
Best YA books: various categories
Best Middle Grade Books of 2012
Best Middle Grade Books of 2011
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Hello mr I’m Abdullah
Hi Abdullah! Welcome 😃
Right now I am reading Rubys Slippers by Trica Rayburn it’s about a girl and she is going on this journey through high school and fitting in. I also am reading a cook book.~Twinkle
Hi Teal!!!! What are you going to cook for me?! 🙂
Hi Mr.Etkin it’s me you should know who I am because in you class gave a hint.
Hi Fatima!
Bubba and the Dead Woman by C.L Bevill
I’m reading the book Alex Rider Scorpia. It has lots of adventure so if you like adventure you should read the Alex Rider series.
The movie trailer looked awesome. It’s fun to see you and a bunch of others get into the series. Yay!
I just finished the book Alex Rider Ark Angel I’m going to start reading Alex Rider Snakehead. Can not wait!
Hi David,
Every time I walk into a library, I think “there are so many books and so little time.” I just got another Daniel Silva book and a book on new research on the brain and how it could affect teaching. I already miss the classroom – especially English class. Your students are so blessed to have such a dedicated teacher. Thanks for all the links and the creative Animoto video. I loved using Animoto as part of student book reports.
Uncle Al
How did you do that, Al? I like the sound of that for a project.
Students had to select music to set the mood for the book. They had to use text and visuals to present the essence of the plot. I gave computer lab time during class. Sometimes, I’d have partners read the same book and co-produce the presentation. They loved it.
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