How may I find new and "just right" books?

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Ask Ms. O! Ask your friends! Look at displays!

But really, the best way to know if a book is just right for you? OPEN IT UP! Try reading. Look for white space on the page. Can you read most of it? If there are one or two words you don't understand, that's one thing. A good guide is five. If there are five words on the page that you don't understand, will you really be able to follow what is happening? Accept that there will usually be more new words in a non-fiction book than in a fiction book! 
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