This Book is So.....

If you've ever been in a classroom where the teacher assigned a book to the class, you know the reaction that the student's have. It doesn't matter if the book is an amazing work of literature, the students are never excited about assigned readings. Another problem you may run into, is a student has already read the book you are wanting to present. Use this to your advantage!!!

Create a board in your classroom where students can post books they have read and want to suggest to other students. On the sticky note, have them write the title, author and why they liked the book. Explain to them that the sticky note should not give away the end of the book, or any important parts, but should make the reader want to find out what happens in the story.
Another discussion you should have with your class before putting up this board, is the difference between fiction and non fiction books. The fiction side of your board will always have more books on it, but encourage students to read biographies about important people they are interested about, those count as non fiction too!
When a student is struggling to find a new book, encourage them to go look at the board, read some sticky notes and find a book that sounds interesting to them. At the beginning of the year, the students will need reminders to look at the board, but by the end of the year, students will be searching on their own through the sea of notes to find a book they haven't read yet.