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Tried and True Titles for Adult Learners

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Easy-to-enjoy titles for adults at reading levels that are suitable for new and learning adult readers. Many of these books have been featured in PSC book clubs.

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Contra Costa County Library

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The House on Mango Street

The House on Mango Street

by Cisneros, Sandra

Book - 2009

Lexile 870 | 5th grade reading level. A young Latina girl grows up in a vibrant Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago. Lots of short chapters make up this story. Lexile 870 | 5th grade reading level. A young Latina girl grows up in a vibrant Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago. Lots of short chapters make up this story. Show less

Lexile 870 | 5th grade reading level. A young Latina girl grows up in a vibrant Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago. Lots of short chapters make up this story. Lexile 870 | 5th grade reading level. A young Latina girl grows up in a vibrant Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago. Lots of short chapters make up this story. Show less

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Tuesdays With Morrie

Tuesdays With Morrie

An Old Man, A Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson

by Albom, Mitch

Book - 1997

Lexile 830 | 5th--6th grade reading level. PSC book club readers always enjoy this inspirational nonfiction book. Lexile 830 | 5th--6th grade reading level. PSC book club readers always enjoy this inspirational nonfiction book. Show less

Lexile 830 | 5th--6th grade reading level. PSC book club readers always enjoy this inspirational nonfiction book. Lexile 830 | 5th--6th grade reading level. PSC book club readers always enjoy this inspirational nonfiction book. Show less

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Kindred

Kindred

by Butler, Octavia E.

Book - 2003

Lexile 580 | 3rd-4th grade reading level or higher. This time travel-historical fiction book is perfect for confident readers because it is long and the structure is complex. Lexile 580 | 3rd-4th grade reading level or higher. This time travel-historical fiction book is perfect for confident readers because it is long and the structure is complex. Show less

Lexile 580 | 3rd-4th grade reading level or higher. This time travel-historical fiction book is perfect for confident readers because it is long and the structure is complex. Lexile 580 | 3rd-4th grade reading level or higher. This time travel-historical fiction book is perfect for confident readers because it is long and the structure is complex. Show less

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Call It Courage

Call It Courage

by Sperry, Armstrong

Book - 1940

Lexile 830 | 6th+ reading level. Award-winner, 128 pages. Some challenging vocabulary. Lexile 830 | 6th+ reading level. Award-winner, 128 pages. Some challenging vocabulary. Show less

Lexile 830 | 6th+ reading level. Award-winner, 128 pages. Some challenging vocabulary. Lexile 830 | 6th+ reading level. Award-winner, 128 pages. Some challenging vocabulary. Show less

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Hoops

Hoops

by Myers, Walter Dean

eBook - 2014

Lexile 740--5th-6th grade reading level. Lonnie loves to play basketball and hopes to turn professional. Realistic fiction available in ebook or paper. Lexile 740--5th-6th grade reading level. Lonnie loves to play basketball and hopes to turn professional. Realistic fiction available in ebook or paper. Show less

Lexile 740--5th-6th grade reading level. Lonnie loves to play basketball and hopes to turn professional. Realistic fiction available in ebook or paper. Lexile 740--5th-6th grade reading level. Lonnie loves to play basketball and hopes to turn professional. Realistic fiction available in ebook or paper. Show less

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Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie

by DiCamillo, Kate

Book - 2015

Lexile 680 | 3rd Grade reading level. A girl and her dog--also made into a popular movie. This is a great, thought-provoking book. Lexile 680 | 3rd Grade reading level. A girl and her dog--also made into a popular movie. This is a great, thought-provoking book. Show less

Lexile 680 | 3rd Grade reading level. A girl and her dog--also made into a popular movie. This is a great, thought-provoking book. Lexile 680 | 3rd Grade reading level. A girl and her dog--also made into a popular movie. This is a great, thought-provoking book. Show less

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Hiroshima

Hiroshima

by Yep, Laurence

Book - 1995

Lexile 760 | 4th grade reading level. The before, during, and after of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan as told by a 12 year old school girl who lives through it. Lexile 760 | 4th grade reading level. The before, during, and after of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan as told by a 12 year old school girl who lives through it. Show less

Lexile 760 | 4th grade reading level. The before, during, and after of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan as told by a 12 year old school girl who lives through it. Lexile 760 | 4th grade reading level. The before, during, and after of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan as told by a 12 year old school girl who lives through it. Show less

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Sarah, Plain and Tall

Sarah, Plain and Tall

by MacLachlan, Patricia

Book - 1985

Lexile 660 | 3rd-4th grade reading level. Highly readable historical fiction and a PSC learner favorite. Lexile 660 | 3rd-4th grade reading level. Highly readable historical fiction and a PSC learner favorite. Show less

Lexile 660 | 3rd-4th grade reading level. Highly readable historical fiction and a PSC learner favorite. Lexile 660 | 3rd-4th grade reading level. Highly readable historical fiction and a PSC learner favorite. Show less

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Walk Two Moons

Walk Two Moons

by Creech, Sharon

Book - 1994

Lexile 770 | 5th-6th grade level A story inside a story about a young girl searching for her mother and traveling with her grandparents. The story-in-a-story plot makes this book recommended for more confident readers. Lexile 770 | 5th-6th grade level A story inside a story about a young girl searching for her mother and traveling with her grandparents. The story-in-a-story plot makes this book recommended for more confident readers. Show less

Lexile 770 | 5th-6th grade level A story inside a story about a young girl searching for her mother and traveling with her grandparents. The story-in-a-story plot makes this book recommended for more confident readers. Lexile 770 | 5th-6th grade level A story inside a story about a young girl searching for her mother and traveling with her grandparents. The story-in-a-story plot makes this book recommended for more confident readers. Show less

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Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by White, E. B.

Book - 1980

Lexile 660 | 3rd-4th grade reading level. Young or old, everyone seems to enjoy Charlotte's Web. Lexile 660 | 3rd-4th grade reading level. Young or old, everyone seems to enjoy Charlotte's Web. Show less

Lexile 660 | 3rd-4th grade reading level. Young or old, everyone seems to enjoy Charlotte's Web. Lexile 660 | 3rd-4th grade reading level. Young or old, everyone seems to enjoy Charlotte's Web. Show less

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Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

by Harper, Judith E.

Book - 1999

A biography of the beloved and influential African American writer, teacher, and performer, Maya Angelou. A biography of the beloved and influential African American writer, teacher, and performer, Maya Angelou. Show less

A biography of the beloved and influential African American writer, teacher, and performer, Maya Angelou. A biography of the beloved and influential African American writer, teacher, and performer, Maya Angelou. Show less

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The Little Prince

The Little Prince

by Saint-Exupery, Antoine de

Book - 2000

Lexile 710--4th to 5th grade reading level. A beloved classic with some slightly challenging vocabulary. Lexile 710--4th to 5th grade reading level. A beloved classic with some slightly challenging vocabulary. Show less

Lexile 710--4th to 5th grade reading level. A beloved classic with some slightly challenging vocabulary. Lexile 710--4th to 5th grade reading level. A beloved classic with some slightly challenging vocabulary. Show less

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The Circuit

The Circuit

Stories From the Life of A Migrant Child

by Jiménez, Francisco

Book - 1999

Lexile 860 | 6th grade+ reading level. This is a interesting memoir that has been popular in PSC book clubs. Lexile 860 | 6th grade+ reading level. This is a interesting memoir that has been popular in PSC book clubs. Show less

Lexile 860 | 6th grade+ reading level. This is a interesting memoir that has been popular in PSC book clubs. Lexile 860 | 6th grade+ reading level. This is a interesting memoir that has been popular in PSC book clubs. Show less

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A Gift of Hope

A Gift of Hope

Helping the Homeless

by Steel, Danielle

Book - 2012

A nonfiction book by successful romance writer Danielle Steele about her other work -- helping the homeless in San Francisco after losing her son. A nonfiction book by successful romance writer Danielle Steele about her other work -- helping the homeless in San Francisco after losing her son. Show less

A nonfiction book by successful romance writer Danielle Steele about her other work -- helping the homeless in San Francisco after losing her son. A nonfiction book by successful romance writer Danielle Steele about her other work -- helping the homeless in San Francisco after losing her son. Show less

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The Crossover

The Crossover

by Alexander, Kwame

Book - 2014

Lexile 750 | 4th+ grade level. Romance, family, basketball told in dynamic verse--multiaward winner, 256 pages. Lexile 750 | 4th+ grade level. Romance, family, basketball told in dynamic verse--multiaward winner, 256 pages. Show less

Lexile 750 | 4th+ grade level. Romance, family, basketball told in dynamic verse--multiaward winner, 256 pages. Lexile 750 | 4th+ grade level. Romance, family, basketball told in dynamic verse--multiaward winner, 256 pages. Show less

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The Five People You Meet in Heaven

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

by Albom, Mitch

Book - 2003

Lexile 780 | 4th-5th grade reading level. More Mitch Albom for all you fans who enjoy his relaxed, conversational writing style. Nonfiction. Lexile 780 | 4th-5th grade reading level. More Mitch Albom for all you fans who enjoy his relaxed, conversational writing style. Nonfiction. Show less

Lexile 780 | 4th-5th grade reading level. More Mitch Albom for all you fans who enjoy his relaxed, conversational writing style. Nonfiction. Lexile 780 | 4th-5th grade reading level. More Mitch Albom for all you fans who enjoy his relaxed, conversational writing style. Nonfiction. Show less

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Journey to Topaz

Journey to Topaz

A Story of the Japanese-American Evacuation

by Uchida, Yoshiko

Book - 2005

Lexile 970 or 6th+ grade reading level. Lexile 970 or 6th+ grade reading level. Show less

Lexile 970 or 6th+ grade reading level. Lexile 970 or 6th+ grade reading level. Show less

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White Death

White Death

by Vicary, Tim

Book - 2008

Short (56 pages) and easy-to-read mystery about a young woman who is stopped at the airport when officials find drugs in her bag. But who put them there? Short (56 pages) and easy-to-read mystery about a young woman who is stopped at the airport when officials find drugs in her bag. But who put them there? Show less

Short (56 pages) and easy-to-read mystery about a young woman who is stopped at the airport when officials find drugs in her bag. But who put them there? Short (56 pages) and easy-to-read mystery about a young woman who is stopped at the airport when officials find drugs in her bag. But who put them there? Show less

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Gossamer

Gossamer

by Lowry, Lois

Book - 2006

Lexile 660--3rd-4th grade reading level. An imaginative story about a lonely woman and a young boy, mixed with dreams, spirits, and the past. Lexile 660--3rd-4th grade reading level. An imaginative story about a lonely woman and a young boy, mixed with dreams, spirits, and the past. Show less

Lexile 660--3rd-4th grade reading level. An imaginative story about a lonely woman and a young boy, mixed with dreams, spirits, and the past. Lexile 660--3rd-4th grade reading level. An imaginative story about a lonely woman and a young boy, mixed with dreams, spirits, and the past. Show less

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

by Taylor, Mildred D

Book - 2016

Lexile 920 | 6th+ grade level. An absolute classic set in the South during the depression. 288 pages Lexile 920 | 6th+ grade level. An absolute classic set in the South during the depression. 288 pages Show less

Lexile 920 | 6th+ grade level. An absolute classic set in the South during the depression. 288 pages Lexile 920 | 6th+ grade level. An absolute classic set in the South during the depression. 288 pages Show less

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The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

by Grahame, Kenneth

Book - 1960

Lexile 640 | 3rd-4th grade reading level. Mole and Rat have adventures with Mr. Toad in this classic set in the English countryside. Lexile 640 | 3rd-4th grade reading level. Mole and Rat have adventures with Mr. Toad in this classic set in the English countryside. Show less

Lexile 640 | 3rd-4th grade reading level. Mole and Rat have adventures with Mr. Toad in this classic set in the English countryside. Lexile 640 | 3rd-4th grade reading level. Mole and Rat have adventures with Mr. Toad in this classic set in the English countryside. Show less

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I Am Malala

I Am Malala

How One Girl Stood up for Education and Changed the World

by Yousafzai, Malala

eBook - 2014

Lexile 830 | 5th+ grade level. 256 pages, Young Readers edition Lexile 830 | 5th+ grade level. 256 pages, Young Readers edition Show less

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Three Cups of Tea

Three Cups of Tea

One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time

by Mortenson, Greg

eBook - 2009

Lexile 910 | 6th+ reading level. 280 pages. This is the Young Reader's edition. Lexile 910 | 6th+ reading level. 280 pages. This is the Young Reader's edition. Show less

Lexile 910 | 6th+ reading level. 280 pages. This is the Young Reader's edition. Lexile 910 | 6th+ reading level. 280 pages. This is the Young Reader's edition. Show less

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Aquamarine

Aquamarine

by Hoffman, Alice

Book - 2001

Lexile 940 | 6+ reading level. A magical adult novella (112 pages) about two friends who find a mermaid at the bottom of a murky pool at the Capri Beach Club. Longer sentences and some vocabulary make this a higher level book. Lexile 940 | 6+ reading level. A magical adult novella (112 pages) about two friends who find a mermaid at the bottom of a murky pool at the Capri Beach Club. Longer sentences and some vocabulary make this a higher level book. Show less

Lexile 940 | 6+ reading level. A magical adult novella (112 pages) about two friends who find a mermaid at the bottom of a murky pool at the Capri Beach Club. Longer sentences and some vocabulary make this a higher level book. Lexile 940 | 6+ reading level. A magical adult novella (112 pages) about two friends who find a mermaid at the bottom of a murky pool at the Capri Beach Club. Longer sentences and some vocabulary make this a higher level book. Show less

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Little House on the Prairie

Little House on the Prairie

by Wilder, Laura Ingalls

Book - 2010

Lexile 760-- 4th to 5th grade reading level. Laura and her parents and sisters travel by wagon to the wide open prairie and build a small farm. Lexile 760-- 4th to 5th grade reading level. Laura and her parents and sisters travel by wagon to the wide open prairie and build a small farm. Show less

Lexile 760-- 4th to 5th grade reading level. Laura and her parents and sisters travel by wagon to the wide open prairie and build a small farm. Lexile 760-- 4th to 5th grade reading level. Laura and her parents and sisters travel by wagon to the wide open prairie and build a small farm. Show less

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