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NPHS Library
  • Home
    • Books and Reading
      • Eliot Rosewater ("Rosie") Award at the NPHS Library
      • Reading Suggestions and Book Lists
        • Genre-Based Book Lists
        • Tone-Based Book Lists
        • Focus on Diversity
        • Book Lists for Class
        • Selected Webcomics
      • eBooks, eMagazines, and Audiobooks
    • Research and Writing
      • Suggested Websites by Subject / Discipline
        • All Subjects (Interdisciplinary)
        • Arts
        • Health
        • Math
        • Science
        • History
        • Technology and Computers
        • Geography & National Profiles
        • Current Events
        • English Language Arts
        • Careers
      • Citation and Formatting Resources
      • Reading a Peer Reviewed Article
    • Teachers' Resources
      • Use the Library Space
      • Tools & Equipment
      • Copyright Resources
        • Fair Use
        • Public Domain
        • Creative Commons
    • Local Public Libraries
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    • Home
      • Books and Reading
        • Eliot Rosewater ("Rosie") Award at the NPHS Library
        • Reading Suggestions and Book Lists
          • Genre-Based Book Lists
          • Tone-Based Book Lists
          • Focus on Diversity
          • Book Lists for Class
          • Selected Webcomics
        • eBooks, eMagazines, and Audiobooks
      • Research and Writing
        • Suggested Websites by Subject / Discipline
          • All Subjects (Interdisciplinary)
          • Arts
          • Health
          • Math
          • Science
          • History
          • Technology and Computers
          • Geography & National Profiles
          • Current Events
          • English Language Arts
          • Careers
        • Citation and Formatting Resources
        • Reading a Peer Reviewed Article
      • Teachers' Resources
        • Use the Library Space
        • Tools & Equipment
        • Copyright Resources
          • Fair Use
          • Public Domain
          • Creative Commons
      • Local Public Libraries

READING SUGGESTIONS

TONE-BASED BOOK LISTS

Humorous: There are many flavors of humor: dark humor, character-based or situational. The comedy in these books runs the gamut from basic potty humor to the most cerebral jokes.  

High-drama: Juicy and sensational, these books deal with high-stakes social scenes and strong personalities.

Inspiring: These enlightening & uplifting books will stay with you. 

Feel-good, Heartwarming, Fun:  These books not only have uplifting endings but are upbeat throughout.

Reflective/Philosophical: Contemplative books featuring characters who think seriously about their lives and place in the world. 

Heart-wrenching / Tear-Jerking: Best read with tissues nearby. 

Action-Packed/Thrilling: Rapid-fire action propels the plot. 

Issues-Based/Political: These explore ethical and social problems. (Includes both nonfiction and fiction) 

Library Policies

Library Hours

Mon: 7:05-3:00

Tues: 7:05-2:30

Wed: 7:05-3:00

Thurs: 7:05-3:00

Fri.: 7:50-3:00

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