What Should I Read Next?

You just finished your latest book... now what? Check out these awesome book lists and websites to get some ideas for your next great read!

Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA):

Awards & Lists

YALSA's Teen Blog "The Hub"

Virginia Readers' Choice Books for Middle School

These excellent books are selected each year by Virginia teachers, librarians, and students. Interested in finding out more about this enriching program? Peruse the Virginia State Literacy Association's Virginia Readers’ Choice Program web page! Curious to see the full list of 2025-2026 books, including those selected for elementary and high school students? Check out the Virginia Readers’ Choice - 2025-2026 All Titles book list.

Monthly Featured Books

Looking for your next great read? Check out one of these featured books! We've provided you with some book reviews, illuminating adjectives, and read-alike books to give you a feel for the nature of each of them. If one of these highlighted books sounds even remotely up your alley, give it a try! It might just be your new favorite book!

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Websites for Bookworms...

Check out their Middle School Book Lists page for a variety of middle school book lists, arranged by genre and/or topic. Also worth pursuing is their 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards for Middle Grades & Children and for Young Adult Fiction & Young Adult Fantasy/ Sci-Fi.

Check out Scholastic's The Ultimate Middle School Summer Reading List for reading inspiration this summer! Scholastic's free digital reading platform, "Home Base," is worth exploring. Access stories, characters, games, and a student-friendly community of readers!

Discover your next great read on Bookopolis! Rate books you've read, explore new recommendations based on your favorites, and see what other kids are reading. It’s like Goodreads — but made just for students. Be sure to check out their Curated Book Lists for ideas!