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For more information about e-book and audiobook access or about differences between the platforms, visit the E-book & Audiobook Access page.
October's Featured Displays
October's Featured Displays
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month (sometimes also referred to as Spanish American Heritage Month and/or Latinx Heritage Month). Click on any of the people featured in the photo collage to learn more about that individual and their cultural impact!
Visit nationalhispanicheritagemonth.gov to learn more about events, celebrations, and history.
ALSO: Be sure to check out our IRL book display in East Library when you visit!
Scary/Spooky/creepy Reads
Scary/Spooky/creepy Reads
October is here, which means it's time to bring out the scary, spooky, and/or creepy reads!
Above you'll find just a small selection of on-theme ebooks and audiobooks that are available to you via The Palace Project and/or Overdrive Sora when you log in using your ETHS credentials.*
PLUS: Check out the IRL "Scary, Spooky, and/or Creepy" display in East Library for even more spine-tingling reading options!
*Not sure how to log in? Visit the E-book & Audiobook Access page for more info!
Lincoln Readers' Choice Award 2027 @ETHS
Lincoln Readers' Choice Award 2027 @ETHS
Each year ETHS participates in the Lincoln Book Award, an Illinois reading program wherein HS students -- and only HS students -- who read three or more of the nominated books choose a statewide winner. (Here at ETHS you can also earn KitCoin & raffle entries along the way!)
Clicking on each book cover will take you to a summary of that nominee, a book trailer (if we could find one), and information about how/where to access free e-book & audiobook versions.
For more information -- or to check out a physical copy of one of the nominated books -- stop in at East Library or email Ms. Chadwick.
Genre Shelves
Genre Shelves
Love & Romance
Love & Romance
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of stories featuring love and romance (*swoon*). Each title is available as an e-book and/or audiobook through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
GRaphics & Manga
GRaphics & Manga
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of graphic novels and graphic nonfiction titles. Each title is available as an e-book and/or audiobook through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
Mystery & Detective Stories
Mystery & Detective Stories
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of mysteries and detective stories. Each title is available as an e-book and/or audiobook through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
ETHS PRide
ETHS PRide
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of both fiction and nonfiction titles that feature and/or were written by people who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Each title is available as an e-book and/or audiobook through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
Looking for more resources/recommendations? Check out queerbooksforteens.com, which "seeks to be a comprehensive list of all LGBTQIAP+ YA titles published between 2000 and 2020."
Bingeable Books
Bingeable Books
"The book was better!"
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of titles that have been adapted recently into tv series and/or movies. Each book is available as an e-book and/or audiobook through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
(Note: these series/movies are all available on one or more of the major streaming services, but *not* via this display.)
Sports Fiction
Sports Fiction
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of fiction books that feature athletes and sports. Each title is available as an e-book and/or audiobook through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
Memoirs & biographies
Memoirs & biographies
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of memoirs and biographies (meaning true stories about the lives of real people). Each title is available as an e-book and/or audiobook through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
Other Nonfiction
Other Nonfiction
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of nonfiction titles (meaning true stories and factual information). Each title is available as an e-book and/or audiobook through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
Fantasy
Fantasy
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of fantasy novels (think mythical creatures, legends, magical powers, etc). Each title is available as an e-book and/or audiobook through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
Historical Fiction
Historical Fiction
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of historical fiction titles. Each title is available as an e-book and/or audiobook through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
Novels in Verse
Novels in Verse
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of novels in verse, meaning the story is told through a series of connected poems instead of a more traditional prose form (think The Crossover and Ellen Hopkins's books). Each title is available as an e-book and/or audiobook through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
Spanish-Language Books / Libros en EspaÑol
Spanish-Language Books / Libros en EspaÑol
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of Spanish-language e-books. Each title is available through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
Aquí encontrará una selección de libros electrónicos en español. Cada título está disponible a través de eReadIllinois/Boundless o Overdrive Sora cuando inicia sesión con sus credenciales ETHS.
RApid Reads (Under 250 Pages)
RApid Reads (Under 250 Pages)
*Some links may no longer work -- updates pending*
Here you'll find a selection of books that are all under 250 pages long (because sometimes you just don't have a lot of time, and we get it). Each title is available as an e-book and/or audiobook through either eReadIllinois/Boundless or Overdrive Sora when you log in with your ETHS credentials.
Library Staff Shelves
Library Staff Shelves
Ms. Brown-Powell & the ETHS Books 'R' Us Book Club
Ms. Brown-Powell & the ETHS Books 'R' Us Book Club
The ETHS Books 'R' Us Book Club is currently reading our third novel, This Is My America by Kim Johnson. We are super excited to share in a LIVE zoom discussion with the author on Monday, February 22, 2021, at 4pm.
February Book Pick:
This Is My America by Kim Johnson
"Harrowing and worthwhile; a call-to-action from the anti-racist insights of a generation of black activists." --Kirkus, starred review
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