book recommendations

Books of all colors are lined up in front of a green background.

Staff Picks: Book Series

Thursday, January 9, 2025
Our staff members share their favorite book series from childhood.
A father and daughter watching a movie and eating popcorn

Staff Picks: Book-to-Movie Adaptations

Friday, May 10, 2024
Our staff at the Iowa Reading Research Center has compiled a list of our favorite books that have been adapted into movies, including novels, chapter books, and picture books.
Teen reading a book

The Benefits of Poetry Reading

Monday, November 13, 2023
This guide provides a recommendation list of novels in verse for students in grades 5-12.
Two IRRC employees hold books behind a banner reading "Dyslexia Awareness Book Recommendations"

Book Recommendations About and for Children With Dyslexia and Their Caregivers

Monday, October 2, 2023
To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month, our assistive technology coordinators have curated a list of books by and about individuals with dyslexia.
A title card reading "All You Need Is a Book." Green and orange squiggles with a navy blue background.

All You Need Is a Book: Our Favorite Children’s Literature

Friday, March 31, 2023
Children's book recommendations from IRRC staff.
Father and son reading a book together on the floor near a Christmas tree.

‘Tis The Season to Be Reading: Staff Book Recommendations

Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Our staff has 10 book recommendations with themes of fun winter activities, winter holidays, and other thought-provoking winter themes.
Halloween and Fall-Themed Book Recommendations against a pale orange background. There are animated books, pumpkins, spider webs, leaves, trees, and a ghost.

Fun and Freaky Recommended Fall Reads

Friday, October 28, 2022
Our staff has 13 book recommendations with themes of fun fall activities, Halloween, and other spooky selections.