Find a Good Book
Our favorite thing to do is find the right book just for you. We believe that the right book at the right time inspires life-long readers, so let us help you find your next favorite book. This page offers some reading suggestions, but please call, e-mail, or visit us for more personalized ideas.
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New Books
New Graphic Novels
New Picturebooks
New Nonfiction
New Fiction
Books for Grades 2 & 3
Adventure
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Mystery
Humorous Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Books for Grades 4-6
Adventure
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Mystery
Humorous Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Readalikes
Dog Man Readalikes
Smile Readalikes
Harry Potter Readalikes
Wimpy Kid Readalikes
Percy Jackson Readalikes
Wonder Readalikes
Themed Reads
Award Winners
Newbery Medal
Boston Globe – Horn Book Awards
Scott O’Dell Award
Caldecott Medal
Pura Belpre Award
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Coretta Scott King Award
Robert F. Sibert Award
Nutmeg Book Award
Connecticut Nutmeg Award
The Nutmeg Book Awards are Connecticut’s premiere recognition for outstanding children’s literature, voted on by young readers across the state. Voting is open in April for students in grades 2–12. Awards are announced May 15 each year.
2020 Nutmeg Nominees
- Elementary
- Grades 2 & 3
- Intermediate
- Grades 4-6
- Middle School
- Grades 7 & 8
- High SchoolÂ
- Grades 9-12
1993-2019 Nutmeg Winners
2019 Nutmeg Award Winners
Elementary
Intermediate
Middle School
High School
Other Reading Resources
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