Read On: Book Reviews by Teens
If you’re looking for brutally honest book reviews by teens, visit the Hennepin County Library in Minnesota. See also the “Titles for Teens” link to more booklists.
Reader’s Club: Teen Corner
Teens write book reviews for the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenberg County in North Carolina. Choose reviews from such categories as Action-Adventure, African-American, Humor/Satire, Inspirational, Suspense/Thrillers, Biographies, and more.
Darkhorse.com
Look here for the latest on Buffy, Star Wars, and many more comics and paperback novel published by Dark Horse. You can also participate in mini-polls, read reviews of new stuff, and leap to more links.
DC Comics
Batman, Superman, Lab Rats, Green Arrow, and dozens more superheroes leap from the brains and presses of this mega comics publisher. Find out what heroes are on their way to a comics shop near you, at this web site.
Friends of Lulu
The Friends of Lulu love comics and think more girls and women should be reading them - and creating them! This site promotes comic books and graphic novels that defy spandex-clad stereotypes.
Graphic Novels
Check out the collection of graphic novels in the Teenspace of the Internet Public Library
Marvel Comics
Keep up with Spidey, Fantastic Four, X-Men (and Women), and more superheroes at their home base, in comics, movies, and TV.
No Flying, No Tights: A Website Reviewing Graphic Novels for Teens
Devoted to reviews of graphic novels for teens, this site encompasses many genres: superheroes, fantasy, science fiction, humor, historical fiction, crime and suspense, real life fiction, and nonfiction. It also features news and gossip from the GN world.
One Manga
Keep up with manga series, from old favorites to new releases.
Tokyopop.com
What’s popping in manga? Find out at Tokyopop Publisher’s web site, where you can browse their catalog by manga genre or age rating. You’ll also find manga world news and tips on how to create your own manga.
VIZ.com
Keep up with what’s new in action/adventure manga series such as Gundam: The Origin, Inu-Yasha, and Ranma1/2, as well as such shojo series as Boys Over Flowers, Ceres, and Revolutionary Girl Utena.
TRL Great Reads
Lists of new books in Timberland libraries for teens, kids, and adults plus links to more booklists and booksites.
Authors4teens.com
Link to favorite authors’ web sites from this big list of authors who write for teens.
Classic Fiction
Need to read a classic? Check out the Classic Fiction booklists on Timberland’s Great Reads Booklists page. You’ll find traditional and contemporary classics from all over the world.
Favorite Teen Angst Books
Get in touch with your angst when you read these teen novels about personal problems and self-discovery. You can also send in angst-dripping comments about books, and read angsty reviews by teens and articles by angstoid authors
Good Books for Teens
Booklist topics include “Record Label Dreams: Music Fiction and History” and “You’re Friends with Who? Unexpected Friendships.”
Guys Read
Guys read—a lot! This site connects guys with good books, and book reviews by guys of nonfiction, science fiction, and more.
Reading Rants
So you have to read a “historical novel” but need to remain alert. Check out “Historical Fiction for Hipsters.” You’ll also find reviews of teen psycho thrillers, weepies, cool classics, and riot grrl adventures.
Scifan.com
This HUGE science fiction site covers New & Upcoming SF, SF Series, SF Writers, SF Themes, SF Classics, and more.
Teen Reads
Hop here for fiction booklists like "Believers and Doubters" (religion), "Get Your Game On" (video gaming), and "Don’t Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One" (retold tales), and nonfiction booklists about crafts, survival skills, hip hop, science, and teen biographies.
Teen Series and Sequels
You just read #4 in a terrific series. Search this site by author, title, or individual title to find #1, #2, and #3 --and to find see if you can find a #5 and beyond! You’ll also discover more series written by your favorite authors.
TeenSpot
Booklist topics include “Books for Boyz,” “Chick Lit,” “Happily Ever After? Yeah, right! Retold Fairy Tales,” and “La Vida Latina: Titles for Teens about Latino Culture.”
YALSA Booklists
Looking for a fast, fun read? Check out “Quick Picks.” Want to sink your teeth into something more substantial? Check out “Best Books for Teens.” You’ll also find booklists of nonfiction, classics, and the “Alex Awards,” books written for adults and enjoyed by teens.
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