Teen Personalized Book Recommendations

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4. Age Group*

   1. Kids (0-12)
   2. Teens (13-18)
   3. Adults (18+)
6. Name*
7. Library Card Number (8 Digits)*
9. Email Address*
10. Reader Grade
11. Reader Age
13. Tell us about the types of books you want

    It helps us to know: What other books, movies, or games have you enjoyed recently? Do older readers want something more realistic or more made up? Do older readers prefer something funny or more suspenseful?

15. Reading History

    Please list a few of your favorite books and/or authors, and what you enjoy about them

17. Are there particular characters (certain age, ethnicity, gender, relationship status, etc.) you would like to read about?
19. Are you interested in:

    1. Nonfiction
    2. Young Teen Fiction (Grades 5 to 7)
    3. Teen Fiction (Grades 8 to 12)
    4. Graphic Novels
    5. Manga
20. Are you interested in:

    1. Board Books (Ages 0 to 2)
    2. Picture Books (Pre-K to grade 2)
    3. Easy Readers (Grades K to 2)
    4. Bridging Fiction (Grades 2 to 4)
    5. Children's Fiction (Grades 3 to 5)
    6. Young Teen Fiction (Grades 5 to 7)
    7. Graphic Novels/Manga
    8. Nonfiction
22. Genres High Interest

    Unchecked means no preference

    1. Recent Titles
    2. Classic Titles
    3. Literary Fiction
    4. Non-Fiction
    5. Mysteries
    6. Fantasy
    7. Historical Fiction
    8. Biography/Memoir
    9. Romance
    10. Thrillers/Action
    11. Inspiration (Religious)
    12. Horror
    13. Science Fiction
    14. Urban Fiction
    15. Romance Suspense
    16. Women's Fiction
    17. Graphic Novels
    18. Young Adult
    19. Short Stories
23. Genres Medium Interest

    Unchecked means no preference

    1. Recent Titles
    2. Classic Titles
    3. Literary Fiction
    4. Non-Fiction
    5. Mysteries
    6. Fantasy
    7. Historical Fiction
    8. Biography/Memoir
    9. Romance
    10. Thrillers/Action
    11. Inspiration (Religious)
    12. Horror
    13. Science Fiction
    14. Urban Fiction
    15. Romance Suspense
    16. Women's Fiction
    17. Graphic Novels
    18. Young Adult
    19. Short Stories
24. Genres No Interest

    Unchecked means no preference

    1. Recent Titles
    2. Classic Titles
    3. Literary Fiction
    4. Non-Fiction
    5. Mysteries
    6. Fantasy
    7. Historical Fiction
    8. Biography/Memoir
    9. Romance
    10. Thrillers/Action
    11. Inspiration (Religious)
    12. Horror
    13. Science Fiction
    14. Urban Fiction
    15. Romance Suspense
    16. Women's Fiction
    17. Graphic Novels
    18. Young Adult
    19. Short Stories
26. Topics to Include

    Unchecked means no preference

    1. Obscenity
    2. Sexual Themes
    3. Explicit Sex
    4. Dark or Cynical Humor
    5. War
    6. Violence
    7. Death and Disease
    8. Crime Portrayed Sympathetically
    9. Anti-religion
    10. Pro-religion
    11. Left Wing Politics
    12. Right Wing Politics
27. Topics to Avoid

    Unchecked means no preference

    1. Obscenity
    2. Sexual Themes
    3. Explicit Sex
    4. Dark or Cynical Humor
    5. War
    6. Violence
    7. Death and Disease
    8. Crime Portrayed Sympathetically
    9. Anti-religion
    10. Pro-religion
    11. Left Wing Politics
    12. Right Wing Politics
29. Subjects to Include

    Unchecked means no preference

    1. History
    2. Military/War
    3. Crime
    4. Disasters/Apocalypse
    5. Politics/Current Events
    6. Men's lives
    7. Women's lives
    8. Minority lives
    9. Childhood/Coming of age
    10. Family
    11. Religion
    12. Humor
    13. Pets
    14. Books made into films
    15. Journeys/Travel
    16. Food
    17. Nature
    18. Science
    19. Sports / Outdoor / Activities
    20. Technology
    21. Art
    22. Music
    23. TV/Film
    24. Medicine/Health
    25. LGBTQ
    26. Feminism
30. Subjects to Avoid

    Unchecked means no preference

    1. History
    2. Military/War
    3. Crime
    4. Disasters/Apocalypse
    5. Politics/Current Events
    6. Men's lives
    7. Women's lives
    8. Minority lives
    9. Childhood/Coming of age
    10. Family
    11. Religion
    12. Humor
    13. Pets
    14. Books made into films
    15. Journeys/Travel
    16. Food
    17. Nature
    18. Science
    19. Sports / Outdoor / Activities
    20. Technology
    21. Art
    22. Music
    23. TV/Film
    24. Medicine/Health
    25. LGBTQ
    26. Feminism
32. What formats would you like to receive?

    1. Book
    2. Audiobook
    3. e-Book
    4. e-Audiobook
    5. Foreign Language/Bilingual
34. Language(s)
36. How many book suggestions would you like to receive?

    1. 3
    2. 5
    3. 10
38. How do you want to receive your book suggestions?

    1. Email
    2. Place holds

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    Place holds: We will place the suggested books on hold for you

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