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As a librarian, I love helping people find books they love. And over the years, I’ve discovered hundreds and hundreds of books that I can personally recommend in almost every genre and reading level. The purpose of this page is to share those recommendations—with you!

I hope you have fun exploring my lists of recommended books, and that you find some new ones to truly love. Off we go!

-Barb Langridge

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the happy shop

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The Happy Shop

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Author: Brittany Long Olsen

all this twisted glory

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This Woven Kingdom Book 3 All This Twisted Glory

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Author: Tahereh Mafi

taylor swift little golden book

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Taylor Swift The Little Golden Book Biography

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Author: Wendy Loggia

pup and dragon how to catch an elf

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Pup and Dragon Book 1 How To Catch An Elf

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Author: Alice Walstead

alterations

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Alterations A Graphic Novel

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Author: Ray Xu

storm dawn of a goddess

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Storm: Dawn of a Goddess Marvel

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Author: Tiffany K. Jackson

life skills for teens

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Life Skills for Teens How to Cook, Clean, Manage Money, Fix Your Car, Perform First Aid, and Just About Everything in

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Author: Karen Harris

've reached sam

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You've Reached Sam

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Author: Dustin Thao

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Which Reader Personality Type(s) are YOU?

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The Team Player

"I like getting together with my friends."

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"I like to try exciting new things."

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"I want to make the world a better place."

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"I like facts, figures, and information."

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Read Around The World

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Barb’s Recommended Books for Early Readers

zip zoom

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Ty's Travels Zip Zoom (My First I Can Read)

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Author: Kelly Starling Lyons

Baby Animals Eating (Baby Animals, Book 3)

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Baby Animals Eating (Baby Animals, Book 3)

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Author: Suzi Eszterhas

national geographic readers in the desert

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National Geographic Readers Pre Reader In the Desert National Geographic Kids

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Author: Michaela Weglinski

national geographic readers glowing animals

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National Geographic Readers Level 1 Glowing Animals National Geographic Kids You Read I Read

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Author: Rose Davidson

We Need More Nuts (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)

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We Need More Nuts (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)

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Author: Jonathan Fenske

national geographic readers animal homes

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National Geographic Readers Pre Reader Animal Homes

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Author: Shira Evans

fancy nancy and the mean girl

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Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl (I Can Read Level 1)

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Author: Jane O'Connor

DK Super Readers Level 1- frozen worlds

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DK Super Readers Level 1: Frozen World

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Author: DK

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Barb’s Recommended Picture Books

The Empty Pot

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The Empty Pot

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Author: Demi

The Rabbit Listened

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The Rabbit Listened

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Author: Cori Doerrfeld

Barnyard Dance

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Barnyard Dance

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Author: Sandra Boynton

Nighttime Ninja

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Nighttime Ninja

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Author: Barbara DaCosta

Martha Speaks

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Martha Speaks

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Author: Susan Meddaugh

An Extraordinary Egg

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An Extraordinary Egg

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Author: Leo Lionni

Fish is a Fish

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Fish is a Fish

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Author: Leo Lionni

Sipping Spiders Through a Straw Campfire Songs for Monsters

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Sipping Spiders Through a Straw Campfire Songs for Monsters

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Author: Kelly DiPucchio

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Barb’s Recommended Books for Independent Readers

bunnicula the graphic novel

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Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel

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Author: James Howe (Author) and Andrew Donkin

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Dog Man Book 2 Dog Man Unleashed (Dog Man, #2)

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Author: Dav Pilkey

babymouse heartbreaker

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Babymouse Book 5 Heartbreaker

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Author: Jennifer L. Holm

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Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles Book 4 Ghast in the Machine!

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Author: Nick Eliopulos

The Mouse and the Motorcycle (Ralph Mouse Book 1)

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The Mouse and the Motorcycle (Ralph Mouse Book 1)

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Author: Beverly Cleary

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I Survived Book 18 The Battle of D Day 1944

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Author: Lauren Tarshis

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National Geographic Readers Day and Night (National Geographic Kids, You Read, I Read series) Level 1

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Author: Shira Evans

Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist #1: Lunch Walks Among Us

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Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist #1: Lunch Walks Among Us

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Author: Jim Benton

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Left Out

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Author: Tim Green

Mighty Jack and the Goblin King (Mighty Jack, Book 2)

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Mighty Jack and the Goblin King (Mighty Jack, Book 2)

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Author: Ben Hatke

national geographic kids sharks

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National Geographic Readers Level 2 Sharks National Geographic Kids

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Author: Anne Schreiber

geronimo stilton graphic slime for dinner

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Geronimo Stilton The Graphic Novel Series Book 2 Slime For Dinner

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Author: Geronimo Stilton

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American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race

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Author: Douglas Brinkley

skandar and the phantom

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Skandar Book 2 Skandar and the Phantom Rider

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Author: A.F. Steadman

Pandava Quartet Book 1: Aru Shah and the End of Time

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Pandava Quartet Book 1: Aru Shah and the End of Time

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Author: Roshani Chokshi

bea wolf

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Bea Wolf

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Author: Zach Weinersmith

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waverider

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Amulet Book 9 Waverider A Graphic Novel

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Author: Kazu Kibuishi

Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie

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Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie

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Author: David Lubar

Slam!

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Slam!

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Author: Walter Dean Myers

the otherwoods

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The Otherwoods

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Author: Justine Pucella Winans

quarterback comeback capstonepub.com

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Jake Maddox Sports Stories Quarterback Comeback

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Author: Jake Maddox

lowriders blast from the past

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Lowriders Blast From the Past

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Author: Cathy Camper

inheritance games book 3 the final gambit

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The Inheritance Games Book 3 The Final Gambit

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Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes

sherlock holmes fire storm

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Sherlock Holmes The Legend Begins Book 4 Fire Storm

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Author: Andrew Lane

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fire and fate

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Villains Book 10 Fire and Fate

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Author: Serena Valentino

more than a dream

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More Than A Dream The Radical March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

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Author: Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long

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Boxers and Saints

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Author: Gene Luen Yang

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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

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Author: Holly Jackson

that weekend kara thomas

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That Weekend

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Author: Kara Thomas

the weight of blood

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Weight of Blood

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Author: Tiffany D. Jackson

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House Arrest

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Author: K.A. Holt

Code of Honor

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Code of Honor

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Author: Alan Gratz

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