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NEWSLETTER
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Teenreads.com
September 28, 2001
Dear Readers,
This is usually the place where Serena and I write funny and cute anecdotes about our
lives. But in light of recent events we frankly don't feel like being either funny or
cute. And, as NYC residents, none of our stories are particularly amusing. So instead, we
would just like to say that we feel blessed that we are all right and able to sit here
typing this today.
This week's update is pretty much all new, chock full of reviews and info, and we are
proud of it. So read, enjoy and don't forget today to tell someone you love them.
All our best,
Sarah and Serena
babyswingster@aol.com
NEW THIS WEEK...
Win A Free Copy of KLEOPATRA by Karen Essex!!
What could be easier than getting a free book
(and a really, really good book at that) just for posting a couple sentences in Word of Mouth about a recent book you read
and liked (or, in some cases, hated so much you were temporarily blinded by your own
disgust)? Besides, contributing to Word of
Mouth not only automatically registers you to win a free book, it's also a great
resource for finding out what your next great read should be!
Reading and Rights...
Tattooed appendages and green hair just isn't
gonna cut it. Wanna be a REAL rebel? Read
a Banned book!
Grief... and Recovery
Getting over the past couple of weeks and through the next couple of months is going to be
hard. Very hard. I don't know if it helps to know that there are other kids out there
feeling the exact same way as you. If you have some thoughts about the last few weeks
that you would like to share, write us at Talkback@teenreads.com. If you are an AOL
member also take a look at the original poetry
that's being posted on our AOL Teen message boards.
Reviews...
NAVIGATING THE DARWIN STRAITS by Edith Forbes
A beautifully crafted story of Jordy McNeil's unconventional childhood in small-town
American. If this isn't on every school's required reading list, it should be.
THE SONGCATCHER: A Ballad Novel by Sharyn McCrumb
Lark McCourry, a teenage folksinger, discovers her family legacy in the lyrics of a song
that has been passed down through the generations.
SHATTERED MIRROR by Amelia Atwater Rhodes
Can a vampire hunter and her undead prey learn to love each other? The question that has
plagued modern man for centuries is finally answered...
THE STONES OF MOURNING CREEK by Diane Les Becquets
Francie crosses racial divides to befriend Ruthie, a courageous move that exposes her
town's long held secret and possibly unlocks the mystery to her mother's death.
WORD FREAK: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius, and Obsession
in the World of Competitive Scrabble by Stefan Fatsis
What started out as a simple, journalistic account of an odd but harmless subculture of
Scrabble freaks, turned into an all-out obsession for Stefan Fastis. This is his story.
KLEOPATRA by Karen Essex
Exploding the myth of Kleopatra as a seductress, Essex presents a fascinating portrait of
the Queen of Egypt as a savvy political player, shrewd strategist and cunning diplomat.
MAKING WAVES Series by K.A. Applegate
Fans of Applegate's MAKING OUT series --- and who wouldn't be a fan of Zoe and all her
nutty friends --- will not be disappointed with the new MAKING WAVES series.
Question of the Week...
Curious to know what other teens have to say?
Last time we asked:
What do you think about the trend of turning
books into movies? What book would you like to see turned into a movie and how would you
cast it?
Well, go on and check out all the
responses.
And while you're at it, you should post an answer to our new(ish) question:
What book on your English class reading list
are you dreading the most?
5 Best Books For A New You...
Not that you're not perfect the way you are (because you really, really are), but just in
case you're looking to do a little self-renovation
for the new school year, here are some books to get you started.
STILL GOING STRONG...
GROW UP!!
Just cuz your a teen doesn't mean you always have to read books labeled YA.
SHE MOVES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS...
On the off chance that you're unfamiliar with the greatest girl gumshoe of all time,
here's a littlesomething to get you started.
Love, Sex and Relationships 101...
The three R's of high school SHOULD be Reading, 'Riting and RELATIONSHIPS. Find out what
your favorite authors have to say about luuuv.
RECENTLY REVIEWED...
THE LIKES OF ME by Randall Beth Platt
THE DARK ROOM by Rachel Seiffert
YOU DON'T KNOW ME by David Klass
CORSAIR by Chris Bunch
DON'T BE LEFT OUT OF THE MESSAGE BOARDS
CRAZE!!
Message Boards are a venue for
teens across the nation to swap thoughts on topics like Favorite
Authors and School Reading Lists and to post Original
Poetry and Short Stories.
--- Sarah Brennan for Teenreads.com
Talkback@Teenreads.com
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