Glastonbury High School Library Media Center

Independent Reading

ANYTIME is a great time to do some independent reading. We encourage everyone to read something, always! 

This page includes suggestions for quality independent reading materials for our students. You will find reliable online resources and Glastonbury resources. Teachers and librarians will offer reading suggestions when a student either requires or requests this assistance. No reading is required through the school library.

NOTE:  We encourage parents to monitor the materials their children are selecting to read. We also encourage parents to regularly discuss these materials with their children.

Sora:  Find a Good Read

Explore our e-books and audio books

Check out the new Sora app on all of your devices. Access e-books and audio books available to you for pleasure reading! 

Flipster: Digital Magazines

Over 20 digital magazines

Access Flipster through our Research Database page. Click Access through Your Institution. Search for Glastonbury High School and click on first result - Glastonbury High School Library. You can also access on your iPad through the app in Self Service. Some magazines are available in world languages. 

2024 Nutmegs

We have many of the Nutmeg books in the GHS Library. Click the image above for a full list of this year's Nutmeg books.

These sites can also help...

Discover your Favorite Books!

Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood.    — John Green

A book is a dream you hold in your hand.    — Neil Gaiman

We lose ourselves in books.  We find ourselves there too.   — Anonymous

The more that you read, the more things you will know.  The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.    — Dr. Seuss

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