Discovering an interesting book is often a matter of finding books or authors that you already know about (Title Readalikes or Author Readalikes). Knowing why you like a book can be a smart tool in moving forward to the next one. At the bottom of the page is a questionnaire that can help you pinpoint that next good read. You can use it yourself or fill it in for us to find the books.
Online guides are also very useful. They vary in complexity, so be sure to experiment with a couple of them. Here are some of our favorites.
If you're looking for Young Adult reading, be sure to check out the Adult books and the Kids'. Teen reading sometimes overlaps with both.
Book Suggestion Form for Kids and Teens
(Please complete as much as is applicable, then email to or drop off at the library: libraryrequests@govsacademy.org. We will get back to you within a week with some reading suggestions.)
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Name of reader |
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Age and reading level |
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Are you looking for read-aloud suggestions? |
Yes ___ No ___ |
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If yes, please list a few favorite subjects (dogs, trains, princes/princesses, dinosaurs, etc.) |
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Name some favorite authors |
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List a few favorite books (and why) |
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List a few disliked books (and why) |
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What are your favorite fiction genres? |
___ Adventure ___ Books based on TV/Movies & vice-versa ___ Family stories ___ Fantasy __ Horror ___ Humor ___ Historical fiction __ Multicultural stories ___ Mystery & Detective __ Romance ___ School stories ___ Science fiction ___ Sports ___ Suspense |
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What kind of nonfiction do you enjoy? |
___ Art & Music ___ Biography ___ History ___ Humor ___ Health & Medicine ___ Politics & Government ___ Psychology & Self-Help ___ Science ___ Sports & Fitness ___ Travel __ True Crime |
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Would you like to read fiction, nonfiction, or a mix of both? |
___ fiction ___ nonfiction ___ both |
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Are there other genres or subjects that you would like to read (fiction and/or nonfiction)? |
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Are there any subject areas, world/political views, etc. that you would rather not read about? |
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Do you have any hobbies or interests that you would like to read about? |
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Please add anything else that you think would be useful for us to find your books. |
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