BabykakesRus@aol.com
I am reading a really great series called Making Out. Its about Teens who live on a small island and are just learning everything about each other. I would recommend it for all teens because it is just so explainative. I would recommend it for the younger teens because it kind of helps them to look forward and look out for stuff in the upcoming adolescence. For the middle teen because its pretty much perfect to help them out in tough times like sex and feelings. And for the older teen because it is really just SO good. I really hope that even if this doesn't win whatever you people will check it out it is such a great series.

rigby-jones@look.ca
i just finished reading angus, thongs and full-frontal snogging and i found it really good and funny i can't waite to read the second book of it. i liked it becuase georgia was going through every day teenage problems like i am it was a good book and i think people should go out and read it now

HONEYPOT88@aol.com
What My Mother Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones ***** (5 stars)
This is a fabulous book written in the form of poems. The poems are like diary entries. The book tells about all of the boyfriends of a girl. At last she finds a great boyfriend, in one of the ugliest, and most teased boy in school. But he is really very nice, friendly, funny, and a good kisser.

Iamshort830@aol.com
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. I like this book so far. It's great. I like Tolkiens writing style. He gives details and details are very good in books like this. My Rating 7 stars

I just finished reading

The Hauntings of Williamsburg, YorkTown, and Jamestown. This book was awesome, if your into ghosts that is.I wouldn't recommend a 12 year old reading it. My rating 6 1/2 stars


BOULWARED9@aol.com
Dreamland By:Sarah Dressen
Caitlin is a popular cheerleader, on the verge of success, when suddenly, she sees a man everywhere she goes and can't get him out of her head. After meeting him a couple of times, he turns into her steady boyfriend. She begins to become scared of her boyfriend, who becomes violent when something doesn't go his way. She watches her watch closely, and never wants to leave the house in fear that he will become angry. He begins to get physical, first just a little, than a lot. It became so noticeable, that Caitlin could no longer where short sleeves or shirts. Her mother, who is obsessed with her runaway sister, doesn't seem to notice, so Caitlin continues seeing her violent boyfriend. Until one day, her friends force her to go have fun with them, and when she returns, her boyfriend is waiting there, and he had been waiting there for a long time. He is angry and throws her about, until finally he knocks her out of his BMW and onto the road. Her mother hears the commotion a! nd comes running out, calling the police on Caitlin's boyfriend. At the end, Caitlin is sent to a rehab, and her boyfriend is set on parole, even though this is not his first time to beat a girlfriend. This is a very tragic, and emotional story, I rate it a 10+, which means higher than a 10. At the beginning, I thought it was kind of boring, but then by the time I got to 1/4 of it, I couldn't put it down. Read this book, it's full of reality, and doesn't sugar-coat anything.

KiM12s@aol.com
Title: What's in a Name
Author: Ellen Wittlinger
Genre: Fiction

Brief Synopsis: This book has ten different short stories about each name. There is a story behind all ten names in this book and it explains in detail a small part in every name. The first name, Georgie, is about a girl who works at a dog shop and has problems with her parents. After years of not talking, her dad sudenly calls and wants her to move out to California with him which cuases a problem throughout the end of the story.

My Opinion: The book was well written and descriptive

Recommendations: All teen age girls and boys

Rating: 3

MUSH73MUSH@aol.com
Title: The Virgin Suicides
Author: Jeffrey Eugenides
Genre: Suspense

Synopsis: This book takes place in the 1970s and is told by an unidentifiable boy who once had an obsession with the Lisbon girls. "The Virgin Suicides" is about 5 young sisters and their doomed fate.They are not permitted to interact with males. This leads to the suicides of the youngest sister, Cecilia. After this the remaining four sisters: Lux, Mary, Bonnie, and Therese are never the same again. One boy imparticular takes interest in Lux and will do whatever it takes to see her. He isn't the only one that is fascinated by the 5 girls. Many boys that live in the same wealthy suburb are also enchanted by them and make several attempts to find out more about what goes on behind the closed door and dark windows of their mysterious house.

My Opinion: I really enjoyed the book and it held my interest most of the time. Although, it was difficult for me to relate most of the time, I know what it is like to have an obsession with someone who is mysterious and doesn't feel the same way about you. I did expect it to be much better than it actually was though. My only other criticism is that "The Virgin Suicides" took forever to read.

Recommendations: I would absolutely recommend this book to someone (if they have the time and the patience to read it).

Rating: ***** (5 stars)

Shamrock7654@aol.com
Kiss the Dust by Elizabeth Laird is an exciting tale about a Midwestern family. It is a fictitious novel about a family's struggles to survive the war in Iraq against Kurds like themselves. It tells about 12- year- old Tara Hawrami and her family, her father Kak Soran, her mother Teriska Khan, her older brother Ashti Hawrami and her little sister Hero Hawrami. In my opinion, Kiss the Dust is a must read. If you are looking for a good book to read and have not read it yet, I highly recommend it. Kiss the Dust definitely earned 5 stars from me. From cover to cover you will not be able to put it down.

mikeyg8@mikeygmusic.com
Title: Hannibal
Author: Thomas Harris
Genre: Suspense
Synopsis: Sequel to the thriller Silence of the Lambs, including Hannibal Lecter, a cannibal/genius/doctor, and Clarice Starling, an FBI agent who interviewed him during his years in the asylum. Hannibal has been in the shadows for seven years after escaping from the asylum, and once again, the chase is on between Starling, a greedy Italian detective, and a multi-millionaire victim of Lecter who wants deadly revenge. Only one will survive.
My Opinion: Suspenseful, detailed (sometimes too detailed), intriguing, a book that you cannot put down until it is over.
Recommendation: I would recommend this book to anybody who can read a long book, keep up with exquisite details, and knows about the storyline before reading the book.

Monkeyface928@aol.com
Title: Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Songging
Author: Louise Rennison
Genre: diary entries
Summary: Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Songging is the diary of Georgia, a young teenager from England. Her diary tells of her traumas that she encounters, like shaving off her eyebrows, falling in love with a Sex God, and her father was forced to move out of the country for his business, leaving behind Georgia, her mother, and younger sister, Libby.
Opinion: I am usually not a big reader, but when I find a good book, I just can't put it down! This was one of the very few books that I simply could not stop reading! That prooves that this book is not like any other ordinary book; it is something special!
Recommendations: This book is mostly for young, teenage girls. It may be a bit too much for girls under age 11. It is most definatly not for guys.
Rating: ***** (5 stars!!)

tmjja5@email.msn.com
Title: Seals The Warrior Breed-Navy Cross

Author: H. Jay Riker

Genre: Historical Fiction

Brief Synopsis: This is a story about Navy Seals in Vietnam. They have to fight in a fierce jungle filled with Viet Cong. There are many fictional characters that go from rouge lieutenants, to hi ranking admirals. Each character has to triumph over his or her obstacles throughout the story. In the end not all characters achieved their goals.

My opinion is that this is an amazing book and series.

I highly recommended this book to any boys who are interested in Vietnam or like war books.

Out of five stars I would give it a four and a half.

vze2zzf4@verizon.net
The book that I read was ZIM (An Autobiography of Don Zimmer) by Don Zimmer. It was an autobiography. This book takes you through the life of Don Zimmer including his baseball professions and his family. It takes you through Don's playing career and his coaching career with some interesting facts told by Don Zimmer about himself and his other teammates that you can't find out anywhere else. This book was amazing. It was not like any other autobiography I've ever read. It was humorous and interesting throughout the entire book. I recommend this book to all baseball fans especially diehard Yankee fans like myself. I give this book 5 stars!!!

orcababe85@hotmail.com
I do know that their are many teens out there like me. We're the ones that sit around and dream of the perfect guy and the perfect romance. We're dreamers. That's why we absolutely love historical romance novels. My favorite authors are: Julie Garwood, Geralyn Dawson, and Samantha James. I've read other books and other authors. However, these are my top three favorite authors. My favorite book, which is really a series, by Garwood is FOR THE ROSES. My favorite books by Dawson is THE WEDDING RAFFLE and THE WEDDING RANSOM. And my favorite book by James is HIS WICKED WAYS. Hope that these recommendations help you. I love all of Nicolas Sparks novels. His newest book is the only one of his I haven't read yet. I do plan on reading it, though. Thank you! ~Jessica~

tessmass@comcast.net
Title: Bad

Author: Jean Ferris

Genre: Fiction (Family Trouble)

Synopsis:   Dallas is a sixteen-year-old girl who lives with her father and tries to fit in with her free-spirited friends by being bad. Dallas hangs out weith her best friend Pam, Ray, her manipulative boyfriend and Sonny, Pam's boyfriend. One night, Dallas and her friends decide to do the riskiest thing they ever have done, rob a Jiffy-Spot at gun-point. Somehow Dallas gets busted with the gun in her hand and her three friends slip out the door unnoticed. As a punishment, Dallas is sent to a Girls Rehabilitation Center where she meets some very "strange" charaters. This book traces Dallas all the way through her life in Girls Rehabilitation Center.

My Opinion and Recommendations: A very well-written novel that kept my attention to the end. This book could be enjoyed by both male and females. Very interesting plot with great characters in it to spice up the story.

SingerKR8@aol.com
Title: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Author: Ann Brashares
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Brief Synopsis: Lena, Carmen, Tibby, and Bridget are four best friends that spend their first summer apart. They each have a certain amount of time to wear the "magical pants" beofore they have to send them to the next friend in line. Each one of the girls expieriences events that change their lives and outlooks on the world.
My Opinion: OH MY GOSH!!! EVERYONE HAS TO READ THIS BOOK!! The summary I wrote above doesn't even explain half of the the excitment, heart ache, and feeling of friendship this books brings to its readers. This has to be one of the best books I've ever read! Clever, funny, and truly dramatic!!!! If you're turned off my the whole "magical pants" thing, don't let that convince you not to read the book, it really isn't corny
Recommendations: I recomend this book for girls/women of any age! I don't know how a guy would relate to the sisterhood this book is all about.
Rating: If there's a fives star system, I'll give it a six

Lassie12349@aol.com
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli (4 stars)
This book is in the point of view of Leo Borlock, a boy at Mica High. Mica is a little town in the middle of Arizona, it is surrounded with desert. On the first day of school, everyone is talking about the new girl in school. Her name is Stargirl and she was home schooled until now. She plays a ukele and has a pet rat that she brings everywhere with her. At first everyone likes her and she is the most popular girl in school. But then she something happens and the whole school turns on her. The only person that remains friends with her is Leo.
I think this is a great book and teaches people to be more tolerant of people that are different from them. More girls will enjoy this book than boys, but people of all ages will like this book.

BeachBabez1203@aol.com
Combine heartache, triumph and tragedy to form the amazing story plot for Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson, a dramatic life-changing story suited perfectly for emotional woman. This remarkable novel is written about a young woman doctor who struggles to finds hope in her miserable, yet promising life. Finally, the will to go on lays in her new born son, Nicholas, to whom she keeps a diary of her fears, failures, and accomplishments. The newly formed family moves to cheery and taint Cape May to what seems like the ideal life for the ideal family ... until again, bad-luck strikes Suzanne turning her "perfect" life into an array of mayhem. All the while, this diary is being read by an ex-wife of Suzanne's husband, whose jealously turns into despondency when the real truth comes out, shocking her beyond belief. This allows two-points of view to form and especially helps to r! eiterate the astounding events taking place. Personally, I laughed, I cried and I certainly enjoyed to book, cover to cover! It's a stunning novel appropriate for anyone who needs a good cry on a dreary day. 5 stars and 2 thumbs up for this spectacular piece of literature!


Junior101@aol.com
Title: The Mirror of Merlin
Author: T.A. Barron
Genre: Fantasy
Plot Synopsis: The fourth book of this series. The story brings us back into the land of Fincayra where we meet our hero, Merlin. He is with his life-long friend, Hallia, when something goes terribly wrong. They met a ballymag, one of the most enchanting creatures, and from there, it all goes down hill. The creature tells of something horrible lurking in the swamps of the mysterious island. Not only are the swamp ghouls killing, but the entire place seems to shriek out for help. When Merlin is strangely lured in by a bird, his whole life is about to change.
Opinion: Excellent book.
Recommendations: It is an exciting book for all ages. However, it might be a little more male-based book.
Rating (Out of 5 stars): 4.5 stars

Riss1234@aol.com
I recently read the book The Bell Jar. I really liked this autobiographical novel written by Sylvia Plath. The story follows a woman named Esther Greenwood through her time as an intern at a fashion magazine. The tale goes back and forth between Esther's past and present, and slowly takes the reader into Esther's quick spiral into depression. Not after long, Esther tries to commit suicide and has to go to an insane asylum. In this book, the narrator is Esther, and she is basically the only character that plays a large role in the story, although, there are some other important people in the book. Some of these characters include Doreen, Esther's roommate at the all-girls hotel she is staying at that is for all of the interns at the magazine, Buddy Willard, a man that everyone believes Esther is going to marry even though she doesn't want to, and Joan, who comes to the asylum soon ! after Esther and indirectly helps Esther get better. I absolutely loved this book and would give it 5 stars, but I would not recommend it for people who do not enjoy depressing books because this book is very touching and sad.

SCooBY2299@aol.com
My Book was the classic of The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. This was an exciting tail that took place back when the french revolution had started. The book was about a heroic figure sworn to protect the helpless none as the Scarlet Pimpernel. I felt that this book was great, it was exciting and i could hardly put it down. Some parts were slow and this might not be for younger kid but this was a terrific book that i enjoyed. I rate this book a 4 out of 5. 

Monkichia@aol.com
For those who doesnt like science fiction, forget that disliking, and read Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. For those who already adore science fiction, its shameful to not to read it. It is an amazing book, about a boy named Ender, and how he came to be one of the most important person in the future history of Earth. the story beings when the buggers (aliens who looks like bugs, hence the nickname) had attacked Earth twice and the humankind were trying to prevent next attack. instead of upgrading military technology, people turned to genetic engineering, developing very intelligent and athletic children. One of those children was Ender, and the story begins there. Orson Scott Card made that story into a terrifying and shocking tale which made me feel spellbound when i was finished with the book. Ender's Game will stick ! to you til the end (i guarantee it).

nmsvbg25@hotmail.com
1.Speak by laurie Halse anderson is a great book i'll give it a 4 1/2 star!2.Mr Was by Pete Hautman is another awesome book its kinda confuzing but once you realize everything thats going on its great, it deserves 5 stars.3.The book say it outluod by Joan Abelove is really good its about a girl who losses her mother.I'll give it 4 stars.4.Night by Ellie Wiesel is another good book. It about a boy who has to live through theholocaust i'll give it 4 1/2 stars5.Fatality by Caroline B. Cooney is a good book its about a girl who knows about a murder and she doeseverything she can to avoid the police it deserves 4 stars.

YANKFAN98K@aol.com
Here are three great books I have read in the past few years:

1. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith - An extremely well written book about a family growing up in poverty in Brooklyn, NY in the early 1900s. A great story that will have you into it from page one.
2. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton - The story of a gang of adolescents growing up in a bad neighborhood, forced to fend for themselves. Another excellently written novel.
3. Heart of a Champion by Carl Deuker - A story of baseball, hard work, and true friendship. A very intriguing novel about two friends, Seth and Jimmy, who share a similar passion and learn many valuable life lessons along the way.

Xcstasy03@aol.com
Pure
By: Rebecca Ray

This book is great. It is more of a girl read. It is about a teenage girl dealing with popularity, boyfriends, drugs, etc.  It keeps you so interested and its one of those books you just can't put down. Definitely reccomend for a good book to read. I give it 4 stars and 2 thumbs up.

IAFF760@mindspring.com
Tamora Pierce's "Wild Magic" is an excellent read. You have to read this
wonderful book!! Go with Daine on her journey to the castle in Tortall, and
find the friends she meets on the way. You will love the characters and feel
as if you are there beside them! You will realize that there is more to the
world than looks and that past sometimes doesn't matter.It was definately
worth the time and money.

AskAl1@aol.com
I just finished reading Speak by: Laurie Halse Anderson. This is one of the few books out of the many I have recently read that deserves an excellent rating. After being raped at a party and calling the cops because she doesn't know what else to do, Melinda plunges into a world of isolation and abandonment. To me this book accurately depicts how our social society creates outcasts, and seems to be an eye opener for every reader. I highly recommendd this book!

ARettini@aol.com
The best book I have read recently is written by Jason Perry of the group Plus One. The book is titled "You are not your own" and is a testimony of his life.

It is written in a way that all teenagers can relate to and it isn't a very big book so you can read it easily without gettind tired of reading.

I had the pleasure of meeting him in person when they were here for a concert and it meant a lot to me. He is not like a typical star but very nice and spent time talking to me. All teenagers could use him as a role model.

caitlinskates@hotmail.com
I'm writing to tell you about the books I'm reading. I love the Bingo Brown series by Betsy Byars. I'm 15 but I love these books because they are written for younger kids. I can read them over and over again without getting bored of them. I think that they all should get 5 stars for helping me hang on to my youth.

Aaacrewkids@aol.com
A series I totally luv is the Animorphs. It tells of the adventures of these 5 kids who can morph into any animal. Not only that but they get to save the world from this evil alien race. This book is hilarious at times and serious at others .I luv luv luv this book!A definate 5 stars!

Bellababez16@aol.com
These are the books I have read in the past month,
More Than You Know by Beth Gutcheon, Awesome book. It follows two stories which are connected in the end. The two stories go every other chapter. Each chapter leaves you with a cliff hanger and u can't wait to find out what happens.
Also, A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks, Such a tear jerker. This book got me hooked on all of Nicholas Spark's books, the only one I haven't read is A Bend in the Road
Another Nicholas Sparks book is The Notebook which is like a tale of neverending love, veerryy good, I lent it to my friends, its that good!!

StarDust1335@aol.com
A book called Phoenix Rising by Karen Hesse. I got it from my best friend almost 5 years ago and whenever I'm in the mood to read a great book, I pick it up. It's an extremely touching story about people at the worst of times and how people can care for each other so much. It's a very sad book, so I guess it's good also when you need a good cry.

IRLMIE@aol.com
For mant months now I have been reading the book series Sweep by Cate Tiernan. They are so cool. They talk about witch craft and of course love. It is about 16 year old Morgan who is a bloodwitch and does not not knowit until she meets this cute guy named Cal who introduces her in to Wicca. Then from there dark secrets are revieled, nobody is what they seem. I love these books they kept me on the dge of my seat I just couldnt stop reading them they are something new and very catchie. Its all about things you can relate to. I recomeend them to everybody I give them the highest rating there is. I have read up to book 8 the last book out so far. The first book is called Sweep: Book of Shadows.

HappiFace@aol.com
Haunted sister is really a page turner! It is kinda hard to follow...but in the end...its worth it! This girl gets in a car accident and her heart stops, so she is dead, but then the doctors use those paddle thingys lol to recucitate her, but she doesnt come back alone. Physically, shes one person, but on the inside she is two. Her twin sister that died when they were 4 is in her mind. Soon, things get outta control! ITS A GREAT BOOK! I totally recomend it!

SUPERgirrl25@aol.com
This is a great fantasy book that I absolutely loved! Sophie, who is the eldest of three, gets turned into an old lady by the Witch of the Waste. She goes to "seek her fortune" and what she discovers is more than she can handle!

MuZiCGirLY1@aol.com
The well-known entertainer Marie Osmond, in her book, Behind the Smile: My Journey Out of Postpartum Depression claims that many women suffer from Postpartum Depression (PPD) by sharing her personal journey through this condition. Marie tells of early experiences that led up to her depression, her thoughts and feelings as she goes through it, and the steps she took to recover from it. The book is a narrative told chronologically from a first person point of view and is the story of Marie's courageous and triumphant journey out of postpartum depression. She tells women suffering from PPD that they are not alone in order to open the curtain of PPD and reassure women that they should not be ashamed of having it. Marie establishes a very personal connection with a wide audience - from women with PPD and their close ones to fans looking for an inspirational story. I would give this book 4 star! s, because it is inspiring but may not appeal to all.

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