Reading Book Talks for Grades 5-8

Great books for you to check out and read!

We have created book talk videos about some of our favorite books.

Realistic Fiction books for kids and teens in Grades 5-8.

Science Fiction and Fantasy books for kids and teens in Grades 5-8.

Graphic Novel books for kids and teens in Grades 5-8.

Nonfiction books for kids and teens in Grades 5-8.

2021 Intermediate Nutmeg nominees for kids and teens in Grades 4-6

2021 Middle School Nutmeg nominees for kids and teens in Grades 7-8.

Mystery books for kids and teens in Grades 5-8.

Historical Fiction books for kids and teens in Grades 5-8.

How can you get access to book talk books?

Curbside pickup

You can request library items for contact-free curbside pickup.
Option 1: Call the Library at 860-673-9712 to request/place holds on items. Once items are ready, you can call the Library to schedule an appointment for pickup.
Option 2: Place a hold! Place your own holds from home in the Library Catalog. Once the items are ready, you will be notified, and you can call the Library to schedule an appointment for pickup.

Overdrive

Download the free Overdrive app. Download e-books, audio books and movies to your computer, mobile device, or eReader. You get a 3 week loan, with up to 10 checkouts at a time. Click here to learn more about Overdrive.

Hoopla

Download the free Hoopla app. Instantly borrow e-books and and audio books to your mobile device or tablet.  You get up to  to 6 checkouts per month. Checkout period is 3 weeks for books/audio books/graphic novels and comics. Click here to learn more about Hoopla.