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Beginner to Advanced - Fun reads for adult learners

Still gaining confidence with reading but ready to explore stories? These books have easier vocabulary and sentences, but are written for adults.

Arapahoe Libraries

9 items

  • The first book in the mystery series about Ashley Grant. Lexile 440L.
    BookVictoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2017. — MF DELANY
  • This murder mystery is perfect for new readers. Lexile 450L.
    Book[Edmonton, Alberta] : Grass Roots Press, 2010. — MF PENNY
  • This romance novel takes place near the ruins of Pompeii. Lexile score 490L.
    eBookOrca Book Publishers, 2020
  • The first science fiction novel written by a Black woman combines themes of slavery, history and fantasy. Lexile score 580L.
    BookBoston : Beacon Press, [2009] — CF BUTLER
  • In this mystery, a blackmailer demands cash in exchange for a book full of secrets. Lexile score 580L.
    eBookOrca Book Publishers, 2011
  • This full of humor romance novel was inspired by a real story of an attempt to jump the St. Lawrence River (in Canada) in a rocket car. Lexile score 680L.
    eBookECW Press, 2019
  • If you liked "Stranger Things", you will enjoy this horror thriller about a special institution for children with paranormal abilities. Lexile score 770L.
    BookNew York : Gallery Books, 2020. — KING
  • From the author of the "Handmaid's Tale" comes the sequel where we meet Offred 15 years later. Lexile score 790L.
    BookNew York : Nan A. Talese/Doubleday, [2019] — ATWOOD
  • In this historical fiction, we follow two large families - one Black and one white - across decades of life and relationships in the United States and abroad. Lexile score 890L.
    BookNew York : Hogarth, [2019] — PORTER