JMRL Reads: A Wiki for Sharing Information about Books for Readers of All Ages
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| *[[Do Something]] - YA books about getting involved and changing the world | *[[Do Something]] - YA books about getting involved and changing the world | ||
| - | *[[Fashion Frenzy]] | + | *[[Fashion Frenzy]] - YA books about personal style, the fashion industry, and DIY design |
| *[[Gung Hay Fat Choy - in honor of Chinese New Year, books about China and Chinese Americans]] | *[[Gung Hay Fat Choy - in honor of Chinese New Year, books about China and Chinese Americans]] | ||
| *[[Let's Eat]] - YA books about cooking and eating | *[[Let's Eat]] - YA books about cooking and eating | ||
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Introduction
J-MRL Reads is a place for you to both find and leave information about books. We are collecting suggestions for good reads from library staff members and from our users. Check back often for updated lists or add your own favorites.
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Wiki User Community
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Help for Using the Wiki
Tips Page for getting started on the right foot
[Basic Editing Help] from Wikipedia.
Guidelines for Use of the Wiki
Book Groups
- Book Babes (Greene County Library)
- Book Bugs Book Group (Northside Library)
- Brown Bag Book Club (Nelson Memorial Library)
- Brown Baggers Book Group (Central Library)
- Chapter Chats YA Book Group (Northside Library)
- Chips & Chapters YA Book Group (Central Library)
- First Thursday Book Group (Greene County Library)
- Northside Library Wednesday Evening Book Group
- Rapunzel "Reads" of Summer 2008
- Books Read by the "Sharks" of Greene in Summer 2008
- YABL (Young Adult Book Lovers) (Crozet Library)
Adult Fiction
- Adventure Fiction
- Christian Fiction
- Crossover Fiction
- Historical Fiction
- Historical Mystery
- Humor
- International Fiction
- Light Reads for Men
- Light Reads for Women
- Literary Fiction
- Mystery
- Sports
- Surreal Fiction
- Thrillers
- Time Travel
Adult Nonfiction
Juvenile Fiction
- Do You Like Greg Heffley?
- Do You Like Moxy Maxwell?
- Fantasy Books
- Ghost Stories
- Stories About Friendship
- Frontier Fiction
- Juvenile Historical Fiction
- Mysteries
- Picture Books
- Quirky Characters
- Rapunzel "Reads" of Summer 2008
- Reluctant Readers
- Scary Stories for Older J Readers
- School Stories
- Wilderness Survival
- Sports Stories
- Storytime Favorites - Babies & Toddlers
- Storytime Favorites - Preschool
- Storytime Favorites - Non-fiction
Juvenile Graphic Novels
- Graphic Novels: Books in a Series
- Graphic Novels: More Titles
- Sort of Graphic Novels: Fiction
- Sort of Graphic Novels: Nonfiction
Juvenile Nonfiction
Juvenile Websites About Books
Fun and interactive website where kids can dress the Berenstain Bears, create their own coloring book, and explore the Berenstain Bears' Tree House!
Fun Brain...with Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
This site includes Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Amelia. Loaded with games, this is a fun site with plenty of learning activities.
An abundance of Jan Brett goodies! Great for storytime activities and coloring sheets.
Meet Booker T. Worm and get the latest on the newest releases and upcoming books.
Play Hot Dog Dress Up, make Elephant and Piggie dance, and enjoy the coloring page of the month. This site has plenty of activities sure to be enjoyed by any Mo Willems fan.
Young Adult Fiction
- African-American Authors
- Books Read by the "Sharks" of Greene in Summer 2008
- Books with Bite: Attack of the Vampires
- Chillers: Vampires, Werewolves and Other Creepy Tales
- Fairy Tales
- Frenemies
- Homeschooled Characters
- Mysteries for Teens
- Myths in the Modern Age
- Novels in Verse
- Social Issues and Satire
- Spies and Intrigue
- Urban and Street Lit
Young Adult Nonfiction
Young Adult Themed Lists (both Fiction and Nonfiction)
- Do Something - YA books about getting involved and changing the world
- Fashion Frenzy - YA books about personal style, the fashion industry, and DIY design
- Gung Hay Fat Choy - in honor of Chinese New Year, books about China and Chinese Americans
- Let's Eat - YA books about cooking and eating

