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Websites for Readers:)

Do you have students that are nonstop readers??   Or are you yourself a lover of all things books?Anna, an English teacher here, and myself started a book club in Barnesville.  We have around 15-20 kids that come and they LOVE TO READ!  They aren't the only ones, so here are some websites that we use, have used, LOVE to use, regarding good books, ratings of books, book lists, etc..

1.  GoodReads - THIS. IS. A. GEM!!!  I love absolutely everything about GoodReads!!  Once you create an account, you simply put in books you've read, books you want to read, and books you currently are reading.  You can rate and write reviews from past books, and follow friends and other individuals to see what they are reading and how they rated particular books.  They also have a ton of lists is this is your thing - Best books of 2019, Best Thriller books, etc... I LOVE IT!!! 


2. BookBub - I LOVE BookBub.  You have to create an account and answer questions about your "type" of reading preferences, and then you'll get an email everyday from them with recommended books to read and buy at a very low cost.  They are kind of a Half Price Books type of website if you can imagine that.  I love the recommendations they give as well as the daily emails.


3. NetGalley - This website is a place where you can "read, review and recommend" advanced reading copies of books.  It's really a dream!!:)  Once you create an account, you can go and search books that aren't published yet, request them, and then once they accept you (and they won't always, so don't be offended), you simply read the book and leave feedback.  It is lovely, and an easy way to get books sent to your kindle or Smartphone for viewing.


4. What Should I Read Next - This is a simple website where you type in the name of the book that you read, or one that you loved, and they will give you suggestions for other books that are similar.  An EASY way to get kids jumping into other authors, genres or series.


5. Epic Reads - Another simple website that shares books that are trending, top books for the year, and lists and lists.  I love this one as it also gives suggestions for blogs to read and follow, has a spotlight section, and also have books for cheap available for purchase!



I could go ON AND ON on this topic - READING IS MY THING!!!  Anna and I actually take a "Literary Book Trip" EVERY year - I know - we're nerds!!  These websites are GEMS - be sure to share them with your students that LOVE READING, or others that you know enjoy this amazing thing!

Happy Wednesday all,
Mrs. I:)


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