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Our Best Book Recommendations
Beanstack Winter Olympics Reading Challenge
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Book Recommendation Lists
Books Starr Carter from The Hate U Give Would Read
Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give, makes her inspirations easy to spot — and that’s part of what helped her novel become a classic.
Cozy Young Adult Reads for Winter Nights
Settle in with a blanket and a warm mug — these comforting YA novels are the perfect companions for long, chilly evenings.
Chilling YA Mystery Thrillers for Winter Reading
Escape the winter doldrums with these gripping YA mysteries and thrillers. Each page-turner delivers a shiver of suspense.
Books Starr Carter from The Hate U Give Would Read
Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give, makes her inspirations easy to spot — and that’s part of what helped her novel become a classic.
Cozy Young Adult Reads for Winter Nights
Settle in with a blanket and a warm mug — these comforting YA novels are the perfect companions for long, chilly evenings.
Chilling YA Mystery Thrillers for Winter Reading
Escape the winter doldrums with these gripping YA mysteries and thrillers. Each page-turner delivers a shiver of suspense.
Programs & Events
Books for Grades 7-10
Seventh Grade Favorites
These books are some of our favorite books for seventh-graders. They’re sure to be some of your favorites too!
Eighth Grade Favorites
From stories about families and friendships, to tales about shattered dreams and strange happenings, these books are real page-turners.
Ninth Grade Favorites
These are some of our favorite books for ninth-graders. They're sure to be some of your favorites too!
Tenth Grade Favorites
These are some of our favorite books for tenth-graders. They're sure to be some of your favorites too!
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