'Based on the Book' is a compilation of over 1,000 book titles, short stories, and plays that have been made into motion pictures. Utilizing the Internet Movie Database as the authority on release dates, all movies in this collection have been released since 1980.
Another great site -- just discovered is Bookreporter.com.

A course overview and list of required reading for each year of English.

Read book reviews and recommendations by Marina students. Or you can write your own review for others to read!

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This is a list of literature titles that the English Department of Marina suggests students read to ready them for academic achievement at the high
school and college level.

This is the California recommended literature list of books students should read. To use this site you need to select the "Search List" option. From this page you can scroll down and select the grade level, language, culture, genera, etc. you are interested in. Set the list up by author or title and how many titles you would like on a page. Each title is annotated.

Check here for the OPAC of the Newport Public Library. Click on the tabs for the type of information you need. The "Articles & Databases " tab has all of the online services listed. You must be a member of the library to use these services and can access them by putting in your library card number. It does not cost anything to become a member of the Newport Beach Public Library.

This site has bibliographies for over 5000 authors and information on over 100,000 books. Check on books by author, awards, etext, series, and more.

This is the College Board's recommemded list of books for readers of all ages.

A celebration of teenage angst and personal discovery. Here, you'll learn about great books for teens, meet interesting authors and other creative folks, and join me in honoring the joys and struggles of our teenage years.

Check here for the OPAC of the Orange County Public Library. Click on the left hand side of the home page to get to their OPAC. If you are a member of the system you can use your library card number and PIN to gain access to the online resources. If you do not have a library card you can still see what materials they have in the system. It does not cost to become a member of the Orange County Public Library.

A list of 25 books that everyone should read before they are 25.

A listing of all of the latest books added to our library collection.

A great new way to find great new reads?
The key to your reading pleasure?
An authoritative professional guide for practicing librarians and booksellers?
The ultimate textbook and training tool for readers' advisors?
A reference book packed with information about fiction?

ALL OF THE ABOVE!

Check here for the OPAC of the HBPL. Select Catalog/Renewals. For the public library databases you must have a library card. Click on "Databases", enter your card number (without any spaces) and your password, which is the last four digits of your phone number. This will allow you to view the library's online services. To become a member of the Huntington Beach Public Library it costs $25.00 / year if you do not live in Huntington Beach. It is free is you live in the city.

Left your book at school or at home? This website offers thousands of free books for students, teachers, and the classic enthusiast. To find the book you desire to read, start by looking through the author index.

If you need to find out the Lexile number of a book this is the web site for you.  Put in the author (last name first!) or title of the book and if it has a Lexile number it will be listed.  Before you go to this site make sure you have checked our OPAC. Lexile numbers are listed there also.