PAR Books
Check out the PAR learner book collection, explore our recommended reads for adult learners, and read PAR newsletters!
Recommended Reads
Recommended reads are books for reading for fun or during free time that PAR recommends for adult learners.
Quick Reads is a collection of books written for adult learners of all reading levels. Check out the Quick Reads collection at the following libraries:
- Edenvale Branch Library
- Educational Park Branch Library
- Evergreen Branch Library
- Dr. Martin Luther King Library
- Pearl Avenue Branch Library
- Santa Teresa Branch Library
Oxford Bookworms are another collection of books written for adult learners of all reading levels. This series has shortened popular books for different reading levels. Some Oxford Bookworms also have matching audiobooks, so adults can listen to a recording and follow along with the reading.
Learner Books
Each year since 2001, PAR has published a book made up of short stories by PAR learners revolving around a special theme. Check out PAR’s learner book collection below:
2023: If I Had the Power
(6.5 MB)
2022: Community
(2.89 MB)
2021: The Bright Side
(3.08 MB)
2020: My Greatest Adventure
(12.6 MB)
2019: My Best Gift
(6.63 MB)
2018: I Wish...
(4.53 MB)
2017: My San José
(3 MB)
2016: My Journey
(2.63 MB)
2015: My Favorite...
(4.93 MB)
2014: The Magic of Learning
(5.95 MB)
2013: My Best Friend
(2.98 MB)
2012: What the Library Means to Me
(1.67 MB)
2011: My Hero
(2.12 MB)
2010: Good Food, Good Memories
(4.2 MB)
2009: Humor Me...
(1.75 MB)
2008: Memories of Home
(1.73 MB)
2007: Thank You!
(1.43 MB)
2006: Hopes, Wishes and Dreams
(1.97 MB)
2005: Happy Times
(1.96 MB)
2004: Family and Friends
(2.2 MB)
