Word Out 2011

Review/Request/Recommend

June 14, 2010 | TPL Staff | Comments (240)

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Here’s a fixed place to do three things throughout the whole summer:

  • Review a book you’ve read.
  • Request reading recommendations. (“I like werewolves and baseball.  What book should I read?”)*
  • Recommend books (in response to someone’s request, or just because you want to).

* In case you are curious, the answer is Tartabull’s Throw by Henry Garfield, to our knowledge the only baseball/werewolves young adult novel in existence.

Comments

240 thoughts on “Review/Request/Recommend”

  1. I really like books with a mixture of modern plots with supernatural elements like Kelley Armstrong, but with less romance. (Not that I have anything against her, it’s just too romantic sweet for me.) But an author that I’ll always rave about is Clive Barker! His Abarat series are totally amazing/fantastical/magical/wonderful/scary/impossibly good and I would recommend it to anyone! There are even pictures and paintings the author did himself that were placed into the book. The plotline is great, the characters are deep, and it has both tension, humour, and a whole heap of dark stuff (if you like that, then PLEASE READ IT!!!). It will totally ROCK YOUR WORLD!!!

  2. Another series that is good as well is the Harry Potter series. I still can’t believe that some people have not read them yet! The Harry Potter series is (in my opinion) the eighth wonder of the world, because it is a book that inspires so many people to read! There is also the fact that it can be read by children to the elderly! J.K. Rowling’s books have such a mixture of important themes and ideas, but at the same time teaches children of the hope that one day good will triumph over evil. I believe the Harry Potter series teaches us of the many injustices and wonderful things in this world. For example, one could say that the Harry Potter series teaches us about genocide (Lord Voldemort and Muggleborn wizards and witches and Muggles) or about feminism (Hermoine Granger and her vast intelligence, and how it is through her that Harry is able to figure out important things like the Basilisk in Book #2). It also teaches us about the horrors of slavery (Dobby and his ex-masters, the Malfoys), and I absolutely cried for him during book #7! :'( It also teaches the children of death, which makes them more grateful for what they have (Harry becoming an orphan and suffering child abuse from his aunt and uncle). Those who haven’t read Harry Potter in their lives…I cry for you. :'(

  3. There is an author I know for those who like books about feminism with a touch of romance and the supernatural. Her name is Tamora Pierce and she is a wonderful fantasy author. She wrote the Song of the Lioness quartet, a series about a girl who wants to become a knight, but lives in a time of patriarchy and has to hide who she really is. She also wrote The Immortals quartet, a series about a girl with a strange kind of power, who has to deal with being an orphan and having no home to losing her mind to the magic that she has. Another series written by her was the Protector of the Small quartet, which was about the second female knight of the time. ( Also, these quartets continue one after the other, so you would have to read the earlier ones to understand the others a bit better, but the author’s style is as such that you do not have to read the previous series in order to understand whatever quartet/series you are reading.) These all take place within one world, but there is also another story world created by her as well, the Circle of Magic series, the Circle Opens series, and The Circle Reforged. All of her books are really good too, so I would recommend anyone that likes a mix of fantasy and feminism to read.

  4. Oh, another series that I like is one that is not for deeply religious people. The series is called His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman, and it consists of three books in this order: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. The reason why I say the warning is because this series questions the idea of God and the power of God. I won’t get too deep into it, but this series has a mix of tragedy, humor, fantasy, courage and bravery, as well as a great deal of religious skepticism. I have warned you, and those that wish to read them can.
    P.S. I have, and I absolutely love them!!!

  5. There is another series that I wish to share: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, by Rick Riordan. This series is really good because it gives us an insight into the flaws of human nature, our arrogance, our hubris, which makes us believe that we can deny our fate or destiny, which leads to our downfall. I also like this series because it also shows why the sons and daughters of Greek gods wanted fame; it was because they wanted to be appreciated by their immortal paren’t. It is a children’s book, but it has a lot of subtle truths that can be perceived if one reads between the lines. I recommend anyone that likes mythology to read it!!

  6. i’ve read a lot of mangas/graphics novels and i really enjoyed ouren high school host club and vampire knight. i like shoujo and fantasy mangas, but i don’t know what to read.

  7. I absolutely agree with you about the Harry Potter series. Not only all the points you’ve stated but the J. K. Rowling’s writing pulls you into a whole new universe, and honestly, who hasn’t wanted to be able to do magic! These books are solace for people who love to read bout fantasy or just have too much on their minds. The daily school life is different to what us “muggles” experience everyday but is still relate-able. We all have had difficult tests, and piles of homework and even problems with our friends before. Another amazing thing about this series is the lessons it teaches! We learn about the fight between good and evil with is central for the plot. We touch on difficult concepts that have already been mentioned, such as death, enslavememt, gender bias, and racial or ‘Nazi-like’ biases. The books make you experience many emotions whether they are happiness when Gryffindor wins a Quidditch match to grief when a character dies. Be sure to read these books if you already haven’t!

  8. The hunger games by Suzanne Collins is a fantastic book and i would definitely recommend it to everyone! It’s about a girl named Katniss who lives in a country called Panem, which now stands where North America used to be (this is way in the future). The country is split into twelve districts (fishing, mining, luxuries, etc.) and each year the Capitol (evil) chooses two “tributes” between the ages of 12-18 to participate in the hunger games, an event where only one person survives. The novel might sound dark and scary but it actually has a lot of themes like hope and doing what’s right even though it goes against society. Katniss is a very down to earth character and easy to relate to.

  9. I’ve just finished reading a book called Watch by Robert J. Sawyer and I think it’s really good! It talks about how the people are content to let their government control them and about the theories of evolution as well. It is a really amazing book about computers and the Internet and of AI (artificial intelligence), so if you’re a major computer/Internet fan, you NEED to read this!!

  10. The manga/graphic novels that I’ve become an avid fan of are:
    Naruto (ninja named Naruto, that wants to become Hokage (a ninja leader) so that he can attain the respect from his fellow shinobi (ninja)
    Bleach (supernatural, action, adventure, comedy, tragedy, etc.)
    The Runaways (supernatural, science fiction, romance, adventure, action, etc.)
    Nodame Cantabile (comedy, music related, romance, etc.)
    Skip Beat (romance, supernatural(just a little), comedy, tragedy, drama, etc.)
    Psyren (science fiction, supernatural, comedy, romance, etc.)
    Elemental Gelade (fantasy, romance, supernatural, comedy, but with some serious scenes too)
    Kurohime (fantasy, romance, supernatural, really cute storyline)
    Liar Game (psychology, adventure, involves a lot of thinking)
    Fairy Tail (fantasy, friendship, supernatural, comedy, etc.)
    and many, many others.
    There is a lot of etc. in my fav mangas because there can be more than one subtopic given to all of these.

  11. Some shoujo manga that I really like:
    Skip Beat
    1/2 Prince
    Akuma to Love Song
    Angel Sanctuary
    Alice Academy
    Ayashi no Ceres
    D. N. Angel
    Fairy Cube
    Glass Mask (MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE!!!!)
    Otomen (really really cute :3 !!!)
    There are a few others, but I have too many to list. If you want to read more shoujo or fantasy manga, then you should read them at onemanga.com.
    P.S. I am not soliciting you, its just that this site has a gigantic amount of manga, and I and definitely sure that you will find one that you will like.

  12. I took a course in school that studies classical literature, and we learnt about the Metamorphoses, a collection of stories by Ovid. I find it to be really wonderful, and from reading it, I can see where Shakespeare received many of his ideas for his plays. I urge anyone who likes Greek/Roman myths and legends to read this because in this book, Ovid tries to explain many subtle truths. It may not be obvious at the time, but if you think about certain stories in the book, you can come up with many morals, teachings and guides that are hidden within the book.

  13. Another series that I find really good is the Gemma Doyle trilogy. I really like how much the main character strives to be her own person in a time of male chauvinism. I also like the elements of darkness and the supernatural that are added too, but I thought the ending was sooo sad! It absolutely was heart-breaking and I cried…ignore the last part. Seriously, it’s super good ( I have to find new words to describe these books! ;)) and I recommend it to anyone that likes historical fantasy fiction.

  14. Agreed! Abarat is wonderful–I actually just picked up a few Clive Barker books on the weekend (not his YA stuff, but some of his novels for adults). Really good writer.

  16. i’ve also read the song of the lioness quartet! i was a while ago but i still remember it was a very good series.

  17. a series i read twice because it was very was the uglies series by scott westerfeld. it is a trilogy but there is a forth book, thats like a side story. the books are set in the future, in a world where once a person turns 16 they get an operation to turn pretty. but girl named tally and her firend shay runs away and rebels against it. its fantastic series and you really have to read it to get it.

  20. Oh I definitely like his adult books too, especially the scary ones! The way he writes just sends a shiver up your spine, don’t you think? I especially like Weaveworld, Mr. B. Gone, and DEFINITELY the Hellbound Heart! I also like the Thief of Always that was written by him. I find it such a huge shame that many people do not read his books. I try to persuade my friends too, but they find him not their style. :'(

  21. I love the Young Wizards series too! I especially can’t wait for the most recent one: The Wizard of Mars. I love how wizardry is defined so beautifully and all of her books have this certain quality to it that lends it believability. I love the series and I would definitely recommend it to those that like the Harry Potter series too!!!!

  22. I think its a really great series too! I especially love the character of Tally, and how she strives for what she wants! I love the entire series, but I thought book 4 was a bit unnecessary. It was still good and everything, but I liked the way the third book ended off, and I guess I just wanted it to stay there. It’s still a great series though, so please READ IT!!!

  23. One of my ALL TIME favorite book is ” thirteen reasons why ” by Jay Asher. It is about a girl who decides to commit suicide. However when she does…she leaves behind 13 tapes. On each tape there is one reason of why she killed herself. She sends the tape to the person who caused the first reason, and tells him to send them to the next person. and so on and so forth. and all the tapes connect in some way at the end. I really love this book

  24. Another series that I like is a bit more on the children’s side: the Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer. I love how the character of Artemis Fowl slowly changes into a better one when he comes in contact with the supernatural and how realistically he adds magic to reality. PLZ read it if you like faeries and modern day plots. I would also recommend Holly Black as well for those who want a more teen/adult book with faeries. Melissa Marr also fits the bill too!

  25. You should read some of the other series too! They’re filled with the same quality as the first series!! And they’re all in the same world so you really get a chance to see how the other characters have developed as well!

  27. A book that I’ve read a really long time ago just came into my head, and I really think it’s good! It’s called the Mango Season by Amulya Malladi. The book talks about how South Asian people have to face their paren’ts’ expectations for them and how they have such narrow views. It is from the perspective of an Indian woman returning to India after staying in Canada. When she gets back, she realizes how much she has changed, and wonders how to break to her family that she is in love with someone. I love how the author truly portrays the bonds that many South Asian paren’ts use as chains to hold their children to their views. I love the book and recommend it to anyone who likes books about people breaking the conventional rules of their paren’ts.

  28. There is a series by Michael Scott that has grabbed my attention, too. It is called The Secrets of the Immortal Nicolas Flamel series. I’m sure those of you who have read the first Harry Potter book remember that Nicolas Flamel was Dumbledore’s friend and he was the one who invented the Philosopher’s Stone. In this series, Flamel and his wife, Perenelle, are looking for a set of twins who will be able to use the Book of Abraham, a powerfully magical tool. However, just when they find the twins, the evil forces that chase them catch up and steal away almost all of the book. The only part left is the two pages in the back, but they hold the most important information. Nicolas and Perenelle set out to awaken the twins, but they are followed closely by their enemies. I think this story takes place in modern times but has many elements of the supernatural plus a riveting story line. I recommend it to anyone that liked Artemis Fowl, Harry Potter, or just plain mythology.

  29. I agree with you about the AF books, but lately I think theu’ve started to become repetitive. I loved the first ones, but the most recent one (about Artemis’ twin brothers?) really uses lots of the same material as the others. Eoin Colfer is a really good writer though =)

  30. Yeah, I agree that they’ve become a bit more repetitive. It’s just like Eoin Colfer is writing them because they are famous, and not to continue the story. The story just seems to have been recycled over and over again. However, I also agree that Eoin Colfer’s books are amazing, like The Supernaturalist, The Wish List, and I especially liked Half-Moon Investigations.

  31. Oh! Finally! Someone who loves the books as much as I do! They plot was so unique and I’ve never read anything quite like it.
    Props for the recommendation!

  32. But it’s also absolutely hilarious too! Riordan writes it so that I get attached to almost every good character (and sometimes the bad ones too). The series is probably the reason why I thoroughly enjoy reading about greek mythology. A movie came out for the first book (The Lightning Thief). I haven’t gotten around to watching it. Has anyone else?

  33. The HUnger Games faces the matter of death and danger to those who matter to you like no other book. Plus, it’s impossible not to love Peeta! The sequel to it, Catching Fire was just as amazing.

  34. I didn’t particularly take a liking to the Uglies so I was wary to pick up Leviathan. But once I did, I never put it down. It was really exciting and the ending left you itching for the sequel. The interesting thing is, the novel comes with handdrawn images, almost like in a children’s book yet somehow, it really adds to it.

  35. OMG Thank you!! I am like the only person I think, in my school, that reads an enormous amount of books, so its fun to share with people who have read as much as me!

  36. I’m planning on seeing it too, but it’s probably not going to be as good as the book. After all, when someone makes an okay book into a movie, it could be better than the book, but when one tries to make a great book into a movie, they almost inevitably fail. *Sigh* If it was at least half as great as the book, I think I would be satisfied.

  38. i loved the mortal instruments by cassandra clare (city of bones, city of ashes, and city of glass. i would recommend this series to anyone. they’re great books, its about a girl named clary fray. she meets these two shadowhunters and her mom suddenly disappears and everything takes off from there.

  39. Vampire romance, a genre that has become very popular because of the twilight series. Books that you might like:
    -Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead
    -The Immortals series by Alyson Noel
    -Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith
    -Vampire Knight by Matsuri Hino (graphic novel/manga)
    -Thirst series by Christopher Pike
    -The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephanie Meyer ( a small book made in the point of view of one of the renegade vampires in Eclipse)
    -Darren Shan series (less romance, more action/horror)
    More adult vampire romance books:
    Christine Feehan’s Carpathian series
    Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton

  40. I loved the mortal instruments series too! The author has such a way of describing the scenes, but I especially loved the triangle between Clary and Simon and Clary and Jace. I love this series and I can’t wait for her new books to come out as well!

  41. I really liked the Heir series by Cinda Williams Chima. There are three books in this series, and all are told from a different point of view, but the series flows together in such a way that one can know the entire story without depending on only one person’s opinion. I also love the anti-slavery theme in all three books. In this series there are 5 types of powers: warriors, who have great physical strength but no magical ability, enchanters, able to control others with their charm, soothsayers, people with the power to divine the future, sorcerers, people with the ability to enchant things, and wizards who have great magical power, but no great physical strength. The wizards control all the guilds and consider themselves to be better because of the ancient covenant that binds them, but as the first book passes, we see how that changes. I urge to read this series if you liked the books by Cassandra Clare, Melissa Marr, T. A. Barron, Michael Scott, or if you just like a modern storyline with a supernatural twist.

  42. hey everyone. i just finished reading a book a lot of you may have heard : the lovely bones. this is an AMAZING book for girls, and guys. its te story of a girl who gets murdered by a neighbour. she is now on her way to heaven, and is looking down onto her family. she watches over them , but sometimes just “sits back” and watchs how her family is doing without her. its a really good book, that you’ll HAVE to read start to finish, and it has the most shocking ending. 11/10. <3

  43. I’ve read that book, too, and I completely agree with your opinion! It is a really good book and I think they made a movie out of it too, recently, but I haven’t seen it yet. Hopefully, the movie’s just as good as the book!

  45. There is a series that I really like which is meant for children, but I still like it anyway. It is called The 39 Clues, and it talks about two children, Dan and Amy Cahill, two orphan children living with their aunt Beatrice, a horrible person. Their grandmother, Grace Cahill, died, and they are given a choice, take a million dollars and go, or take part in a worldwide search for 39 clues that would give them unimaginable power. They take the worldwide search, avoiding their aunt and social services, as well as the other members of their family who want to stop them from taking part in the search, some of them who want to stop them permanently. Along with their au pair, their search for the clues reveal their paren’ts’ past as well as the reason why they are searching for these clues. I really love the series, and I especially like the fact that for every book that comes as a sequel, there is a different author.

  46. Another series that I like which is also a children’s series is called the Sisters Grimm by Buckley Michael. I really like how we can get a different perspective of fairy-tale beings and creatures. I also like the two main characters, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, and how they are so different that the contrast is obvious. I also like the idea of fairy-tale detectives, where the Grimm family investigates any illegal activities done by fairy-tale creatures. However, there is a family responsibility that the Grimm family has which is given to the Sabrina and Daphne: there always needs to be a Grimm alive in the city so that the magical boundary that prevents fairy-tale beings and creatures from going out. Because of this there are many beings who wish to kill all of the Grimms so they can escape into the outer world, such as the group that kidnapped Sabrina and Daphne’s paren’ts, The Scarlet Hand. It is a really good story and even if it is for children, it is quite a pleasant read, so I recommend it to everyone.

  47. I highly recommend “Mister Pip” by Iloyd Jones. I think the book is awesome because it really teaches us the power of literature to transform lives.

  48. Today, I finished reading “Twenties Girl” by Sophie Kinsella. I thought I would give this book a shot, because I loved the ‘Shopaholic’ series, and Sophie Kinsella’s style completely cracks me up. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical about the whole idea of this book at first (dead 105 year-old great aunt comes back as a ghost to look for her lost necklace). It wasn’t until half way through the book that I found myself in rapture.
    In my opinion, the story is the perfect mix of humor, sarcasm, and emotion. It’s touching at parts, hilarious at others, and downright heartwarming in the end.
    I recommend this book to anyone who would fancy a light but very enjoyable read! 🙂

  49. I’ve been thinking about reading that novel for a while now.. but it sounds a little disturbing and intense. Is it? Also, is there a lot of violence in it? What are your thoughts on the content?
    Thanks!! 🙂

  50. It definitely has a more mature theme than a lot of other fiction stories I’ve read, but it’s not the kind of book that will scare you or make you miserable. It makes you think. And I think there are also lighter parts to the book that balance things out. And violence is a part of the book since they’re in the hunger games, but it’s not so descriptive or gory that you wouldn’t want to read it. I’d give it a shot. It’s not as intimidating as it sounds. =)

  51. I highly recommend The Percy Jackson & The Olympians series. The book is definitely a page-turner, it is filled with adventure, action, fantasy, insane imagination and an amazing plot. Most people watched the movie, but they did not read the book. In my opinion, the books are always better than the movies (eg. Harry Potter, The Narnia Series, Twilight, etc). The Percy Jackson series are amazing, simply amazing.

  52. I agree with both of your opinions. The Percy Jackson and the Olympian series by Rick Riordan are really good, and the fact that it is true that the books are always better than the movies.

  53. I read that book too, and I really liked it, it was sad, but a good story and well written. It was better than I thought it would be.

  54. I recommend “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. Its set in Nazi Germany and is from the point of view of a German girl and how she learns to love to read and how she learns to love her foster family. It is one of my favourite books, and I hope you will all like it as much as I do.

  56. I also like supernatural books that deal with werewolves and vamps! So far i’ve read the House of Night Series by P.C. AND KRISTEN CAST, the Otherworld series by KELLEY ARMSTRONG(seriously good author!), the Twilight saga by STEPHENIE MEYER, and im on the last book of the Darkest Powers series: The Reckoning(also by Kelley Armstrong). I don’t know what to read next!!! Help me out!
    Btw, could someone also recommend books about teens facing hard, real-life challenges?i really have no idea what to read next.

  57. A excellent book i recommend is called “Freefall” by Wendy A. Lewis.
    here i’ll copy and paste the blurb:
    Seventeen-year-old Airin Marks is funny, bright, and has big dreams: to become a writer and learn to fly. But she also has a secret—a secret that comes with guilt, bad memories, and more than a few nightmares.
    Nineteen-year-old Ry Truman is unorthodox, headstrong, and passionate about one thing above all others: skydiving. But like Airin, he’s got some baggage—in the form of an ex-girlfriend who’s left him with a particularly nasty parting gift.
    When the pair meets at the drop zone Ry’s opened near Airin’s home, sparks fly. But this won’t be a simple summer romance. For one thing, neither is ready to dive headfirst into a relationship. For another, Airin’s overprotective stepfather has a thing or two to say about her new obsession. And then there’s Diego Montgomery—the strange writer who’s taken to hanging around the zone to research his next novel. But Diego’s attention seems more focused on Airin than on anything else, and before long, both Ry and Airin start to wonder if Diego really is who he says he is.
    Told in the alternating voices of Airin and Ry, and set against the exuberant world of skydiving, Freefall is a gripping, unforgettable story that builds to a devastating climax. A perfect summer read.

  58. try the House of Night Series by P.C CAST AND KRISTEN CAST. its truly an addictive series. i also recommend The Nightworld series by L.J. SMITH! It also has the forbidden vampire-human romance themes to it!

  59. A couple of “teens facing challenges” books I’d recommend (sorry, not good on werewolves/vampires):
    “Skim” by Mariko Tamaki (a graphic novel): http://beta.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM2401492&R=2401492
    “The Plain Janes” by Cecil Castelluci (another graphic novel): http://beta.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM180473&R=180473
    “Little Brother” by Cory Doctorow: http://beta.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM2423959&R=2423959
    “Bucking the Sarge” by Christopher Paul Curtis: http://beta.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM193736&R=193736

  61. I really enjoyed Crushed by Laura and Tom McNeal. It’s about three friends who just arrived at a new school and handsome new guy Wickham Hill asked one out and things go wrong from there

  65. There is a book I know that deals with hard, real-life issues as well as having werewolves, and it’s called Lonely Werewolf Girl by Martin Millar. Some others that I know:
    -Bloodsucking Fiends: A Love Story by Christopher Moore, a book about vampires
    -You Suck: A Love Story by Christopher Moore, vampire book (sequel to Bloodsucking Fiends)
    -Bite Me: A Love Story by Christopher Moore, another vampire book, that is the sequel to You Suck
    -Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater, a werewolf story
    -Morganville Vampires series by Rachel Caine
    -Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead
    -Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith
    -Vampire Knight series (graphic novel)
    -Evernight series by Claudia Gray
    -The Immortals series by Alyson Noe, kinda vampire-myth based, but does not actually involve vampires
    -Vampire Kisses series by Ellen Schreiber
    -The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare (a really good series that is about the supernatural, but only has a few vampires)
    -Strange Angels series by Lili St. Crow, a dhampir ( half-vampire, half-human story)
    -Thirst series by Christopher Pike
    There are way, way, way more stories that have vampires and werewolves within them, but this is all that I can remember so far. Hope it helped! 🙂

  66. If you like fantasy, a strong female lead, suspense and great writing I would recommend Graceling by Kristin Cashore. Not a typical plot with great twists, it is definitely a must read for this summer!

  69. I would also recommend the tortall series by Tamora Pierce. The series written by her in the tortall world are filled with strong female protagonists, and a lot of suspense as well. Read if you like fantasy as well!

  70. Oh, wow! There’s still three days left before July 5 and there’s already plenty of posts! I had a fun time reading them all.
    For my first time, I’m going to review a novel – first book of a series, actually – written by Libba Bray. The title is called “A Great and Terrible Beauty.” This is one of my favourite books of all times.
    “A Great and Terrible Beauty” is a fantasy book (with slight romance) set in the late 1800 and early 1900 in Britain. It has a strong female protagonist – Gemma Doyle. Along with Gemma Doyle, during her quest, are her friends Felicity Worthington, Pippa Cross and Ann Bradshaw, and of course, a handsome, young Indian called Kartik.
    Of course, I’d only touch part of the story as to not spoil it. Gemma became part of the Order and must save an alternate universe called the Realms – which her mother, in the past, was terribly involved and now, she is the one to “pay for her mother’s sins”
    I really like this book because Libba Bray managed to lure the readers imagination and feelings. Moreover, unlike some protagonists, in this book, Gemma is not the “perfect” character that will save the world. She is flawed and too uncomfortable with herself, but as the story goes on, she learns from her mistakes – as well as other’s – and grows slowly yet steadily into the roles that she has yet to fit into..and not fit into.
    Also, the action part of the story is a real page-flipper. I was entranced when I was reading that part. Moreover, Libba Bray not only managed to give the readers what the Realms look like, but also how people lived in the 1800-1900 which I find very fascinating.

  71. Sarah Dessen is a really great author who write about teens facing real-life challenges. I’ve read all of her books, but my favourites are:
    – The Truth About Forever
    – Just Listen
    – Keeping the Moon

  72. Yep, I recommend the series too! But what I don’t recommend is reading it before a test. Hehehe.
    Actually, I was studying for an exam, but my mind kept wandering and telling me, “you must keep reading Percy Jackson! It’s good, right? RIGHT?”
    That’s how it is. Hehehe. It’s so good, I have to keep flipping the page and not concentrate on my studies. Hehehehe!

  73. I love to read and usually finish books fast like I finish 400 page books in a day. Anyways need good books preferably long. I like the authors; Stephanie Meyer, Alyson Noel,Hailey Abbott, Simone Elkeles, Claudia Gray..(ect.) Preferably somewhat exciting, not dull.

  75. OMG Same here! For some reason, whenever I get a really good book, I just can’t stop reading! Like just about an hour away from one of my exams, I was supposed to be studying, but instead, I was reading a book. 🙂

  76. I LOVED THIS SERIES!!! I especially liked the theme of female equality running throughout the books, and I thought the ending was really good. The way the series ended was very complete, and all the threads of the story were tied up, and you were left with your own imaginings of what would happen next.

  77. I’m seeing a lot of vampire romance and fantasy here, but another supernatural series that i would recommend to you is the mortal instruments series by Cassandra Clare, as well as the heir series by Cinda Williams Chima.

  79. The ending was very satisfying…but I was a bit disappointed. Unlike you, I live for romance. Hehehehe! So when the end happened (I’m not gonna spoil it for anyone who’s going to read this and haven’t read the book), I cried for days!!!! I read Libba Bray’s blog and there’s a chance, though I don’t know how likely, that a fourth one will come out.

  80. Have you tried reading Terry Pratchett’s books? He writes science fictions and fantasy novels. There’s hardly any romance (but there is) in some of his books.

  81. I used to like vampires and werewolves before all the hype with Twilight happened. Two good books that I really like that have werewolves and vampires are “Blood and Chocolate” and “The Silver Kiss” by Annette Curtis Klause.

  82. I LOVE the mortal instrument series. The twists just kept me on my toes! Did you know a fourth one will come out? It’s on Simon’s point of view though.

  83. Have you tried the Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix? Graceling by Kristin Cashore? They’re fantasy adventure mixed with romance.

  85. Oh my god, I love The Abhorsen trilogy! Garth Nix is one of my favorite authors! His other series, The Keys to the Kingdom is really great! I guess you could compare it to Harry Potter (something I read from a review), but it’s different and just really awesome. Hahaha.

  86. Tamora Pierce writes good books. I’ve only read one series by her so far, but I’ll definitely check out the others and the one you mentioned.

  87. I love this series too! I recently finished reading her other book, Going Bovine. I would recommend it, but it wasn’t amazing as the Gemma Doyle trilogy. Then again it’s a totally different setting, plot, genre, etc. There were some good moments, but in the end it was just good. I guess I was expecting too much out of it because of her trilogy. So if you ever do read it don’t expect a lot and hopefully it’ll turn out amazing for you.

  88. Same here! I thought the Uglies was an alright series, but when I picked up Leviathan, it exceeded the Uglies by a lot. A book in the same genre of Leviathan is The Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade.

  89. Some amazing faerie/fantasy/Celtic/Arthurian themed books for those who like that kind of thing:
    – The Golden Book of Faerie by O. R. Meling
    – The Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper
    – The Faerie Path series by Frewin Jones
    Urban/dark fantasy:
    – The Mystery of Grace, The Blue Girl by Charles de Lint
    – Any book by Neil Gaiman.
    – Any book by Holly Black, I’d suggest Tithe
    – Any book by Melissa Marr
    – Any book by Marcus Sedgwick
    Similar Twilight stuff: (related by vampires/werewolves or the exact same plot)
    – Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
    – Evermore by Alyson Noel
    – Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith

  90. I’ve read some of his books, but I’m more of a Neil Gaiman fan, where the story seems to be a bit more stranger than usual. I still think his books are great though, at least the ones that I’ve read, but his style is sort of not my type. He still is good though. 🙂

  91. I think the Twilight series created a huge boom in the vampire romance genre, which made it kind of overused and clichéd now. I know that when I pick up a book with a vampire dude or girl on the front cover, there will be such a similar plot line that it just turns me off. There are some gems in the trash though, if you just keep looking.:)

  92. I would also recommend the mortal instruments series by Cassandra Clare! Her main female protagonist is very strong, and it takes place in the real world, with a fantastic twist.

  93. If a fourth one came out, I would instantly try to get a hold of it! I loved and cried a little at the ending, too, but I thought it was a bit appropriate too. I know I’m mean, but still the series was AMAZING!! It’s always going to be one of the series that I’ll always remember.

  94. WOW!! That’s going to be VERY interesting! Is it going to be a continuation of the series, or a repeat using Simon’s point of view?

  95. I’ve read the Abhorsen trilogy, but I like his keys to the Kingdom series the best! I kind of agree with you when you compare it to Harry Potter, but I guess it’s similar in its differences, how strange and original they both are. I’ve read Graceling as well, but I don’t really care about the second book, Fire.

  96. I LOVED THE DARK IS RISING SERIES BY SUSAN COOPER!!! THEY ARE SO EERILY FANTASTICAL AND SUPERNATURAL THAT IT’S HARD TO PUT THEM DOWN! sorry, my emotions were stuck in capital letters, :P, but i still think it’s a great series and i recommend it to everyone!

  97. I’m half way through the third book now, I really like it, its really exciting! If you like books set in the 1800 – 1900s, the Luxe series by Anna Godbersen, it is set in that time as well. I really liked that series, its set in Manhattan in 1899, and it talks about the drama and secrets of the society girls, theres quite a bit of romance in it, and its very dramatic. There’s no magic in it like in ” A Great and Terrible Beauty” but its still good. The author also does a good job of showing the different classes and how they lived during that time.

  98. I like fantasy, adventure and books about the supernatural but with no romance in it. Any recommendations? 🙂

  99. i don’t really like fantasy i like more dramatic . i was only think of authors of my head i also like Sharon M. Draper, Paul Langan and Elizabeth Scott ( and if fantasy it’s mild)

  100. Hmm by supernatural you mean otherworldly creatures? Then, have your read any of Cornelia Funke’s books? I heard the Inkworld Trilogy is great! I haven’t read them myself, but I did read the “Thief Lord” by the same author and it was amazing. “Thief Lord”, though, is not fantasy – only adventure. There’s also “On Wings of a Dragon” written by Cora Taylor that I just absolutely adore.
    There’s also supernatural like human-looking creatures but not quite human? Then I suggest the author Diana Wynne Jones and her book “Power of Three”.

  101. There is also a series called Abarat that is filled with adventure and fantasy. The paintings in the books that describe the characters are so strange and amazing that it makes anyone who reads it think the author is amazing for coming up with these people.

  102. “A Map of Glass” by Jane Urquhart narrates the tragic love story of an elderly and sheltered woman when she was younger, and embroiders this with the memories of a broken, young artist. Sylvia, a woman who has lived her whole life on an island in Ontario, has recently received the news of her lover’s death, discovered by a photographer named Jerome who was taking pictures on an island close to where she lives. With this upheaval of news, Sylvia decides to pay Jerome a visit, to clarify the kind of man that her lover was. She retells stories of their secret and often frequent meeting, and how he has suffered a permanent but gradual loss of memory, while she displays affection that is otherwise non-existent. Sylvia is a woman with an emotional disorder, one who is not comfortable with the idea of touching. Her stories had affected and moved Jerome, for her memories have aroused a recollection of his own abusive father and desperate mother.
    While a reader can not expect major plot advancements within the story, what they can expect is in-depth character analysis and exploration. Urquhart never fails to go into the minds of the character to elaborate on the criticality of a situation. With this aspect, the theme of memories becomes more effective, as Urquhart has gracefully shown how the past may not always erode with time, but rather, shape and continually affect those who bear them.
    However, there is a downside to Urquhart’s introspective style: too much details, and little action. For those who are interested to be jumping out of their seats, this book does not offer that experience. In exchange, there is quite a load of thoughtfulness, and not much else. All in all, it is an interesting book to read that will get you thinking. But just when you think something good will happen to the plot, chances are, there isn’t.

  103. Hahaha! And not only on tests/exams. When I get bored from studying, I just take out a book under my desk and read away…(although my paren’ts still think that I’m studying XP)

  104. Shojo is my fav. Here are some that I love:
    Fushigi Yuugi
    Fushigi Yuugi Genbu Kaiden
    All works by Arina Tanemura
    Ayashi no Ceres
    Crescent Moon
    Dengeki Daisy
    Kaichou wa Maid Sama
    Beast Master
    Penguin Revolution
    Her Majesty’s Dog
    And many more!!
    you can go to mangafox.com to read more. I love reading mangas. It’s one of my hobbies!!

  105. Nodame Cantabile is just so adorable!! I fell in love with it! Have you seen the anime? What about the drama? Actually, it also made me like Classical Music.
    Have you been following Nodame Cantabile Paris Hen? It’s the sequel to Nodame Cantabile. So far there’s only two chapters out. I seriously can’t wait for more!

  106. I love Ovid. My favourite one is the part where Apollo was chasing Daphne because of her beauty. That was tragic – but you never know if Apollo did love her since most Greek/Roman deities (if not all, hehehe) have affairs.

  107. Hmm…I’ve been meaning to read Leviathan…but can’the second one be read without reading Leviathan? As in, does Leviathan have a separate story from the second one? I like reading series, but I’d like it better if I don’t have to wait for the next book. And “Behemoth” will come out this fall!!!

  109. There’s this children series written by Holly Black called “Spiderwick”. There’s also a movie version of it. Actually, after I read vampire/werewolf books, I moved on to faeries. And Holly Black is like the guru of faerie novels!!

  110. Same!! I still have the fourth and fifth one to buy! But I got addicted to it. I love the Greek/Rome mythologies especially! With this book, I don’t only follow the plot, I also follow the character development – which is very well done!

  111. Yeah, after Twilight, I think I only read a couple more of the vampire books before I moved on to something else. Nowadays, the vampire books I read are adult ones since the plot differs from the cliched teen-vamp books.

  112. I’ve read the first book actually, but I there wasn’t much excitement as I’d like it to have. It’s more like the book called Gypsy by Lesley Pearse.
    It’s the time of the gold rush and a sheltered girl, from England, traveled to America, then to Canada. The girl was rich at the beginning of the story, but events happen (like her paren’ts dying and going under debt) and now, she has to work without knowing anything about the outside world. She met few people on her way and when she found out about the gold in Canada, she traveled her way up here.
    The story focuses more on psychology of the girl of her class during the gold rush. There’s not much plot to it, but it DID get fascinating as we – the readers – see something more about her character.

  113. It’s going to be a continuation of the story. Actually, an excerpt can already be found in Cassandra Clare’s Website. I’m thinking – for some weird reason – that he’d end up with the werewolf girl – Maia. I’m not that thrilled to read this book since we’re going to leave Jace/Clary and focus on an entirely different plot and characters since Valentines gone. Well…this is an assumption of course. But I’m still willing to give this a try and if it proves me wrong, then I’m going to continue buying the series. ^^

  114. I adore Graceling. Actually, I read bits and pieces (a lot of them, hehehehe) of the book since I had to concentrate on my exam. So now, I’m going to read EVERYTHING! I can’t wait!!

  115. There is only one god that i feel sorry for and that is Apollo because I think anyone that he loves, dies, or changes into something else. It could even be thought funny, the way he has his lovers, but they all die. I especially love the stories of Hyacinthus, and Cyparus.

  116. Oh, I definitely agree with you there! I’ve read her spiderwick chronicles, and i really liked them as well as the continuation series after that. They’re both really good!

  117. I haven’t read that book but it does sound pretty similar. The story does get more exciting throughout the series in my opinion. I didn’t really like the first book either when I started reading it, but I found that the story got much better by the second book.

  118. A great teens book you might want to read this summer is “Thirteen Days Till Midnight” By:Patrick Carman. This is a must-read-novel and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good book to read.

  119. I am looking for a good book to read. Anybody know any good teen fantasy novel, maybe? What about “Eragon” By: Christopher Paolini? Is this a really good book worth reading?

  120. I apologize for my error:
    The book is actually called “Thirteen Days To Midnight”, not “till”.

  121. I read the twilight saga and i was amazed by the books. Stephenie Meyer’s choice of words in the books were so powerful and could create a picture inside your head. All though I have read the books more than ten times, I still enjoy reading them. The books were really amzazing and so was the movies but i still liked the books better than the movies. One of Stephenie Meyer’s latest book was “The Host” and my other friends have told me that is a good book to read. Well, do you think so? Has anyone read the uglies series? Is a good series to read?

  122. I get in huge trouble for that too! Like when I was in Grade 4, I was yelled by the teacher for reading under my desk while she was teaching! LOL 🙂

  123. Yup, I can’t wait for more chapters of NCPH! I don’t really like watching the anime, I like reading it more.

  124. It’s a really good series, but the details kind of get staggering. It’s kind of like Lord of the Rings in the way there are so many details and fantasy political and religions that you have to understand and get through. It’s a really good series though and I urge you to read it!

  125. Both the Host and the uglies series are really good books to read. I like the Host because of its unconventional love, and how humanity commits great mistakes and how different it is from her twilight books. Don’t get me wrong, they’re great, but they’re more fantasy like, while the host is more science-fictiony. The uglies series is also science fiction, and its set into the future. I like how it talks about the conventional ideas of beauty and how it is okay for us to be unique in our looks.

  127. Thanks for your helpful comment. I think I’m actually going to borrow this from the library as soon as possible.

  128. BOOK REVIEW: ACCELERATION By: Graham McNamee
    Blurb at the back of the book: It’s a hot, hot summer, and in the depths of the Toronto Transit Authority’s Lost and Found, 17-year-old Duncan is cataloging lost things and sifting through accumulated junk. And between Jacob, the cranky old man who runs the place, and the endless dusty boxes overflowing with stuff no one will ever claim, Duncan’s just about had enough. Then he finds a little leather book. It’s a diary filled with the dark and dirty secrets of a twisted mind, a serial killer stalking his prey in the subway. And Duncan can’t make himself stop reading.
    What would you do with a book like that? How far would you go to catch a madman?
    And what if time was running out. . . .
    Rating: 5/5
    This book is a must- read, especially if you are a mystery-lover.This book engages you from the beginning till the end. An interesting thing about this book is that it takes place in our own city; Toronto. This book is also an Edgar Award Winner. Acceleration is about a teenage boy named Duncan who works in the Toronto Transit Lost and Found and suddenly finds a leather diary.The diary is filled with the secrets and gruesome ideas of a serial killer, who tries to kill young women. Duncan must now try to stop him, before he kills, but the problem is how? How will he find him and how fast before time runs out?

  129. BOOK REVIEW: ACCELERATION By: Graham McNamee
    Blurb at the back of the book: It’s a hot, hot summer, and in the depths of the Toronto Transit Authority’s Lost and Found, 17-year-old Duncan is cataloging lost things and sifting through accumulated junk. And between Jacob, the cranky old man who runs the place, and the endless dusty boxes overflowing with stuff no one will ever claim, Duncan’s just about had enough. Then he finds a little leather book. It’s a diary filled with the dark and dirty secrets of a twisted mind, a serial killer stalking his prey in the subway. And Duncan can’t make himself stop reading.
    What would you do with a book like that? How far would you go to catch a madman?
    And what if time was running out. . . .
    Rating: 5/5
    This book is a must- read, especially if you are a mystery-lover.This book engages you from the beginning till the end. An interesting thing about this book is that it takes place in our own city; Toronto. This book is also an Edgar Award Winner. Acceleration is about a teenage boy named Duncan who works in the Toronto Transit Lost and Found and suddenly finds a leather diary.The diary is filled with the secrets and gruesome ideas of a serial killer, who tries to kill young women. Duncan must now try to stop him, before he kills, but the problem is how? How will he find him and how fast before time runs out?

  130. Have u read the Mercedes Thompson series by Patricia Briggs
    its set pretty much modern day but is supernatural, has romance but is action packed
    😉

  131. I haven’t found a good book to read this summer
    I was hoping to read “Under the Dome” by Steven King but i’m busy and its quite the big book.
    I like Steven King, adventure, fantasy, supernatural, action and sci-fi.
    Any suggestions for a good read?
    I haven’t found a REALLY good book after i read Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt a while back.
    Thank You!

  132. I read this book a few years ago and I remember that it really was a good mystery, for people who like mystery books, but I didn’t like how the author ended the book. It seemed very sudden. But other than the ending it was a very good book and I would highly recommend this book as well.

  133. I would highly recommend the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, if you have not already read it,
    Here’s the summary it gives:
    In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlaying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one girl and one boy between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. But Katniss has also resolved to outwit the creators of the games. To do that she will have to be the last person standing at the end of the deadly ordeal, and that will take every ounce of strength and cunning she has.

  134. For my third book review, I will do “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden. Since most of the books talked about previously are from the fantasy genre, I thought I’d divert and do something different.
    Most people think that a geisha is a Japanese prostitute, but that is a mistake. A geisha is, first and foremost, an artist. Like musicians, they play instruments; like dancers, they dance; like entertainers, they entertain their audience with their traditional Japanese tea making and their “host” skills (hosts like from ouran high school host club).
    Anyways, “Memoirs of a Geisha” tells a story of a little girl (Chiyo) who is sold to a brothel and her experiences as she slowly grows into a well-known geisha in Japan. She is constantly hated because of her unusual blue-gray eyes. The other geishas and geishas-in-training are jealous of this trait and keep on getting Chiyo into trouble. However, soon, help arrives in the form of Mameha – a geisha who helped Chiyo to become a prominent figure – and the chairman – whom Chiyo fell in love with.
    I really like this book because, although I find the plot incredibly unique, I’m very much interested in Chiyo’s feelings and thoughts which the author mostly focused on. By doing this, I think, made the book more engaging to read because the readers can see and feel what Chiyo went through. The author also managed to capture the Japanese culture around the time of WWII (pre-, post- and during WWII) which fascinated me more

  135. I’ve read the “Host” but I like Twilight more. There isn’t as much action in this book compared to Twilight. But if you’re looking for romance, there’s also a love triangle here. And like Eclipse (I couldn’t choose between Jacob and Edward), I couldn’t choose between the two guys here either. The Host reminds me of the movie called “Tremors” starring Kevin Bacon because of the setting – but definitely not the plot. The plot is…well…interesting. Kind of like aliens (from ET; those really nice and gentle ones) vs. humans.
    I know this sounds vague but this is the best I could do without spoiling it for you. If this sounds worth-reading, then I recommend the Host, but if it’s not your style, then you might find it a bit boring.

  136. Oh wow! Just reading this post makes me thrilled already! And this is not usually the genre I read. Have you read the books by Norah McClintock? Are they similar?

  137. I recommend Katherine Neville’s “The Eight”. It’s mystery, action and thriller with a really different take on chess. I play chess but most of the time I find it hard and boring – but The Eight takes you into a different world of chess (fascinating, extravagant and breath-taking). If you haven’t read it, here’s the blurb from the back:
    New York City, 1972 – Catherine Velis is a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to an assignment in Algeria, Cat is approached by antiques dealer with a mysterious offer: His anonymous client is trying to collect the pieces of an ancient chess service, purported to be in Algeria. If Cat can bring them back, there will be a generous reward.
    The south of France, 1790 – France is aflame with revolution, and two young novices – Mireille de Remy and her cousin Valentine – burn to rebel against their constricted convent life at Montglane Abbey. Now their means of escape is at hand. Buried deep within the abbey are the pieces of a chess service once owned by Charlemagne. Whoever has all the pieces can play a game of unlimited power. But to keep the Game a secret from those who would abuse it, the pieces must be scattered throughout the world.

  138. I also like the one with Aphrodite and her Caesar sons, when they die, they become deified. Aphrodite’s love for her sons is really heart-felt.

  139. I didn’t watch the anime, actually. I saw the drama first then I read it. But the OSTs in the anime were great! Not the classical ones, but the anime’s original music.

  140. OMG…i love the anime series Kaichou wa Maid Sama..its like one of the best anime show and books too….you have a good taste!! 😀

  141. If you really like the twilight series, you should totally try the night world series of the vampire diaries steries cuz personally I loved those books WAYYY better than the twilight and also because L.J.Smth is an amazing writer. So if you like vampire romance books, give those series a try…I highly recommanded!!^_^

  142. I’ve read that series. It was really great! Do you know any other books with strong female leads? Oh I just thought of one, Maximum Ride. It’s a really great series! It’s basically about a bunch of kids who have been experimented on and they end up having wings on their backs and special abilities. It’s really great because there’s a lot of suspense since they’re on the run from the scientists who’ve experimented on them. The narrator who’s the female protagonist is sarcastic and funny and it’s really a great series. xD

  143. I KNOW!! xD I read the series when I was in grade 6 and I still remember parts of it! (If I don’t remember any scenes or emotions I felt from a book, that’s a way for me to figure out whether if it was good one or not.)

  144. I’ve read the Inkheart series and there is a bit of romance in it, but it’s not that dominant in the plot. Kind of. I LOVED THE THIEF LORD. It really was amazing. I’ve also read Dragon Rider by Funke and that was pretty amazing as well.

  145. Have you also read The Seventh Tower by Garth Nix? It’s also a really great series! I don’t know how he does it. xD Really? I thought Fire was just as good as Graceling. I’m really looking forward to the next installment, Bitterblue, I think it’s called.

  146. I don’t read much manga (actually, I practically don’t read any…), but I have read Skip Beat and watched the D. N. Angel anime. Both are pretty fun to read/watch. 🙂

  147. if u like action humor and even more action u should read the percy jackson series its awesome and u should come to any tpl and take out a percy jackson book before the are gone hurry the won’t last for long!!

  148. du u like vampires?? if u say yes then i recomend you never reading twilight new moon it completly discourages all vampire lovers oh and if u like were wolfs too thats another reason u shouldn’t read new moon it makes them look like little puppys kissing up to bella swan through out hte whole movie so don’t read it its complete bogas…. but… the first twighlit and eclipse and breaking dawn are pretty good and don’t forget to see the new ecliple movie in stores now!!!!!!

  149. i relise i haven’t spoke about game pro at all but i only have to words to explain it – the awesomest!. its loaded with all differnt types of gaming stuff from whats new to gaming gear and from awesome to not so awesome all i can say is ……………… this magazine is AWESOME

  150. “I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to be Your Class President” is a wonderful book I finished reading moments ago! It’s funny, witty and brilliant! It’s about Oliver, an overweight boy, who’s extremely stupid, or so one thinks. Oliver is actually a evil genius, the third richest boy in America, but it is a secret because, he’s only in grade 7. Oliver, is extrememly bitter and keeps his intelligence a secret because of his father. Oliver wanting to impress his father runs for school president and with the help of his money expected to win. However, things get amusing and messed up and Oliver’s secret might get exposed.
    It was a brilliant book, and I really reccomend it to anyone looking for a light-hearted book!

  151. okay 🙂
    HI! So … I just want to recommend a book series called Bluebloods by Melissa De La Cruz The first book is called…well… Blue Bloods. This is not your typical vampire book and I’m not just saying that. This book has a lot more depth in to where these vamps came from.
    The story is about Schyuler Van Alen who goes to Duchesne, a distinguished private school in Manhatten. She isn’t popular but gets asked to join The Bluebloods, one of Manhatten’s biggest social groups. She finds out that the Bluebloods are reincarinated vamps that are really fallen angels cast away from heaven. When Blueblood teens start getting killed for real (you know the whole vampires can’t die. Especially these ones since they just reincarinate) everything is being questioned.
    Now of course there’s romance, action, history and a lot of other things that come in to play in the series, but you’ll have to find out for yourself because I’m not spilling everything! It’s a real page turner!
    Another good book is Graceling by Kristen Cashore. The setting is in another land that is split up in to seven kingdoms. The protagonist, Katsa is a graceling, which is a person with two different coloured eyes and is graced with a special talent. Katsa is graced with killing. Her uncle uses her grace for his kingdom’s uses. On a quest to save the father of one of the kings she meets her match. Prince Po becomes her friend and helps her in her quest to save Princess Bitterblue from Bitterblue’s cruel father.
    The book is a bit predictable in the middle, but the end is surprising and I do think it is worth reading. There is romance and definatly lots of action (SWORD FIGHTING :)and some sadness at the end.
    The stories are GREAT and exciting so I encourage people to read these books 🙂

  152. I haven’t read this book, but I think it looks interesting and funny. What caught my attention was the title of the book. I think that its a really catchy and cool title!

  153. Try Bluebloods for a good vampire book.
    A good series that has both vampires and werewolves is The Mortal Instruments, though it doesn’t focus on them.

  154. OMG!!!! I LOVE PERCY JACKSON!!!!! <3
    I've read the whole series it's one of my favourites!!! Have you see the movie? The movie is pretty good by itself....but the story is all different 🙁
    I wished they had stayed with the story, but it was still pretty OKAY. I mean if I didn't have so many expectations then the movie would've been better. BUT ANYWAYS! The books are amazing! I really love the whole greek mythology thing and how Rick Riorden puts it into 21st century. Just the other day i reread The Lightning Thief and remembered all the reasons why i love the books! It has action, wonderful characters, betrayal, romance, humour! Everything!

  155. AFTER !! I read it for Red Maple. I thought the story was really memorable and kinda sad. I loved the way you could feel the emotions of the characters because they were so easy to connect with even though I’ve never been in a situation like that. I was touched at how these lives were changed so dramatically by one tragic event. And I liked how the 2 main characters were so affcted by the tragidy, but they never meet.
    I was especially touched by chapter 63 (I think thats the chapter) where the girl remembers the lyrics to the song her friend made up. The lyrics were what got to me :
    In the morning, very early, when i lie in my bed.
    Sounds of city, sound of people, voices calling in my head.
    And I want to sleep forever, but i get right up insted.
    Life’s too precious, life’s too perfect to be wasted.

  157. Yea…i heard of this new book. I think Cassandra is actually making it a different series. Because earlier i googled the book and I saw the cover. It doesn’t say The Mortal Instruments on it. It says The Infernal Devices.
    I think there is going to be a book 4 for The Mortal Instruments though. Its called The City of Fallen Angels.

  158. I’ve only read the first one so far, but from what i see I can’t wait to read the next books!!

  159. Moving on to another review but about a supernatural, romance series written by Meg Cabot called Mediator.
    Mediator is about a girl who helps lost souls to go to the other side. She meets a ghost who died 100 years ago but cannot move on. No matter what she does, he (the ghost) just won’t leave. Instead, he helps her mediate the other ghosts.
    I really like this book. For one thing, I like the idea about the girl not being the damsel in distress. Actually, this book rarely has that. I’m tired of reading cliched plots where the girl has to wait patiently for the guy to save her. I like independent women who can’think for and defend themselves. Not only that, but this series – although far-fetched – managed to make the plot realistic…well…realistic enough for those experiencing the same situation as the protagonist.

  160. A great series I would recommend to anyone is “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel” By:Michael Scott. So far four out of six of the books have been released, but I have read all four of the books out to date and they are amazing!
    This series is about how two teens, Josh and Sophie, get caught up in a war between their employers Nicholas Flamel and his wife Perenelle (hundreds of years old immortals, who are in posession of an important book the Codex) and a man named John Dee, an equally powerful and immortal man, tires to steal the last few pages of the Codex book that he needs in order to complete a spell. And soon Josh and Sophie find out that they also have powers of their own to reveal.
    The first four books listed in order are:
    The Alchemyst, The Magician, The Sorceress and The Necromancer

  161. I know this may sound shallow but I LOVE vampire romances! They’ve kept me constantly reading after a really long book hiatus. Books by L.J. Smith are really good, they’re easy to read and insanely romantic. I also enjoyed reading the House of Night series by P.C. Cast, it has action, but it’s also sexy in a good way.;D More recently, I’ve began reading the Southern Vampire Mysteries, an adult series *blush* by Charlaine Harris. It has kept me up past midnight many, many times. The books are thoroughly addictive down to the last paragraph. I love romances and one or more of the characters being vampire just gives it that extra spice, so I plan a reading a lot more fang this summer. I’m so glad that TPL has all these wonderful books!

  164. I totally agree with you!! I didn’t really think about all those themes when I read the series but now that you point them out I see what you mean. I personally loved the story and the charaters a lot. I agree with you when you said that any age group can read The Harry Potter series because I think that it can reach out to everyone 🙂
    Those who haven’t read Harry Potter must read the books because the stories and the theme nand the characters are AMAZING 🙂 Watching the movies don’t count!! (But the movies are pretty good, in my opinion)
    I loved Dobby…..I cried for him too :'(

  165. I love the Percy Jackson series!! I think it is just soo funny and the story is really great. I really love the characters.
    I got to watch the movie the day it came out and I have to say IT WAS NOTHING LIKE THE BOOK!!! well….it had the main idea of the book i guess, but it was missing a lot in the story and alot of the parts got changed. The characters got changed too. The main characters like Percy are 16, Annabeth is brunette and Clarisse and Ares aren’t even mentioned. It was still an okay movie….if you don’t read the book. The book has a lot more depth to it then the movie did and I think my expectations of the movie were too high that it ruined the movie for me.

  166. Well, Bluebloods doesn’t have a lot of focus on the romances, but it does have some romances. But it’s not like in Twilight where the story revolves around a love triangle and everything is about their love…blah blah.
    In Bluebloods the story has a lot of focus on the other stuff too.
    The Mortal Instruments doesn’t have too many romances, but there is a main love triangle and it does sort of get in the way a bit. But the book still has a lot of action and family problems 😉

  167. Hahaha! I agree with you! In the Twilight series, I only like the first book, but the rest are boring to me. There’s too much sap that the plot does not even take place anymore. Well…that’s only my opinion.
    Anyways, I really like Mortal Instrument series! The twist in the plot just kept me on my toes! Even though there’s romance, it only takes the backseat of the book. It focuses more on supernatural and family problems. The action is excellent too – a real page turner (as I’ve said before…I think ^^)!
    Anyways, here are some fantasy/supernatural books that doesn’t focus too much on romance…although there’s still romance in them (some of them have already been posted before):
    The Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix
    Gemma Doyle Trilogy by Libba Bray
    The Summoning Series by Kelly Armstrong
    Graceling by Kristin Cashore
    The Princess and The Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison
    Goose Girl (series) by Shannon Hale
    Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
    Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan
    Tithe series (mostly the first two books don’t have much romance) by Holly Black

  168. I read the Lord of the Rings! In my opinion, if I haven’t read the trilogy at all, the movie won’t even make much sense to me! ^^ The story uses really colourful language and I can imagine every single detail! I really like the poems too!

  169. I read the Thief Lord in 6th grade and my classmates were thinking that I was nuts since it was a pretty large book! But the story is amazing – and that’s what I told them.
    You should try “On Wings of a Dragon”! That was my favourite book in 7th grade in one of those literature circle during class. It’s really great!

  170. Are there any romance in them (it doesn’t matter how much, as long as there is)? Or are they just full fantasy/adventure?

  171. Let’s see…I’ve read Evermore (still waiting for the rest of the books to come), I’ve finished the Tithe Series, I’ve read Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr…but I don’t know if I should continue reading the rest of the series. Should I?
    Evermore series has 6 books and I’ve only read one so far. The next two are on hold…but are they still worth reading? From my experience, the longer it takes for the books to finish, my interest in them decline since (in my opinion), they just stretch the plot – there’s only skin and bones.

  172. i would recommend the book orphen by yoshinobu akita. its about a sorcerer named Orphen and his friends. i would recommend anyone should read it.

  173. i would also recommend people to read shadowland by alyson noel. well of course you should read the other two books in the series before you read this one ^.^ but they’re still really good books

  174. Another thing I think that is really cool about Harry Potter is that I’ve read the series like a million times and every time I read it there’s always something new or some hidden detail in it that I haven’t noticed before. It’s such a complex book to read, yet it’s quite easy to follow.

  176. I keep seeing that book but I never actually read it, but I’m going to try it soon, it sounds interesting. It seems similar to the Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins, have you read it?

  177. I highly recommend “Three Little Words: A Memoir” By Ashley Rhodes-Courter, here’s the summary from the back of the book:
    “Sunshine, you”re my baby and I”m your only mother. You must mind the one taking care of you, but she”s not your mama.” Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent nine years of her life in fourteen different foster homes, living by those words. As her mother spirals out of control, Ashley is left clinging to an unpredictable, dissolving relationship, all the while getting pulled deeper and deeper into the foster care system.
    Painful memories of being taken away from her home quickly become consumed by real-life horrors, where Ashley is juggled between caseworkers, shuffled from school to school, and forced to endure manipulative,humiliating treatment from a very abusive foster family. In this inspiring, unforgettable memoir, Ashley finds the courage to succeed – and in doing so, discovers the power of her own voice.
    This book is very moving, as the author talks about her experience with foster care and it really gives you something to think about. Its a story that will not be easily forgotten.

  178. I recently read a book called “Hit and Run” By: R.L Stine (not to be confused with the Hit and Run book by: Norah McClintock). It’s a great book to put on your summer-must reads list if you are into thrillers and can go for the suspense.
    Blurb at the back of the book:
    License to drive. License to kill.
    Eddie, Scott, Winks, and Cassie. They went out for a drive one night. Just to practice, so Eddie would be sure and get his license.
    Then Eddie had a little accident. Now four friends share a terrible secret.
    Because Eddie hit someone and killed him. Didn’t he?
    Also, if your into R.L Stine, this book will not disappoint you (just wondering,is anyone here a fan of R.L Stine ?)

  180. I’ve just read a really great manga! It’s called “Hana no Namae”. It’s shoujo/josei romance. It’s a bit on the dark side too – but nothing like vampires and the like.
    Anyways, this book touches the deepest, darkest crevices of the souls of two people who are terribly scarred emotionally and psychology. The use of language can make the readers (well…it made me) breathless and wanting for more.
    The art is good too. I’ve read plenty of shoujo mangas that were drawn by women, but this one, I assume, is drawn and written by a guy.
    However, the age difference – of twelve years – is questionable. I’m pretty open minded and don’t really mind but there might be some of you who might cringe at the thought. So…just heads up! ^^
    Anyway, I really recommend this manga! 🙂

  181. I’ve read the seventh tower series too, but i’m still reserving opinion on the Graceling series…the third book might be better that the second.

  182. Will Grayson, Will Grayson is probably the best book I’ve read this year, so people, GO. READ. IT. You’ll love it.
    In a nutshell, the story is about two boys both named Will Grayson who meet each other at a very unexpected place in the middle of the night. Their lives become intertwined with one another, while the topics of friendship, love, and music are discussed.
    The two Will Graysons have personalities that contrast like night and day and the writing style for both boys are very distinct, so it’s easy to identify who’s talking and who’s not.
    The book is a collaboration between the ingenious David Levithan and John Green, whose sense of humour and endless wit always translate well into his novels, which is one of the main reasons that made Will Grayson, Will Grayson such as good read. Unlike many of the authors who attempt to write good young adult literature by using pop culture references, which usually comes out forced, everything in WGWG is genuine. I laughed (out loud, no less) because the funny parts are, well, simply funny in nature. Of course, there are touching moments too, which create a good balance.
    Will Grayson, Will Grayson is definately one of those underated books and a hidden gem. Go. Read. It. once again- you’ll love it.

  183. OHMYGAWD. I loved that book. To pieces.
    It was definately one of those page-turners and lingered on my mind for a while after.
    I thought it was better than The Glass Castle even, one of the more well-known memoirs.

  184. I’ve read some of them, but while I like the series, I’m not a huge fan. Thanks for the suggestion, and i’ll try it again! 🙂

  185. I love that about the books too! Every time I’ve read them, I find a lot of new details, and I’ve re-read them A LOT.

  186. I read it. I loved it. It is so good, and I think it reminds us that you can love someone, but not in a romantic way, and I love how Will Grayson, says it to his friend, without having a joking tone, or any other shame/embarrassment attached.

  188. I’ve read the Alyson Noel series, and I like them, especially for the fact that they aren’t all like the vampire stuff that is going out these days. I can’t wait for the next one: Dark Flame…sounds illuminating…XD

  192. The Mediator series by Meg Cabot is a fantasy series about a girl who, one can easily relate to, who can’talk to ghosts.
    I have read the first two books and they are GOOD 🙂

  193. I’m really into immortal/fantasy books right now. If you like really old myths combined with love and fantasy you should read books by LJ Smith.I loved the Vampire Diaries. It’s sooo different from the show!The secret circle series was also good.Check it out!

  195. I read somewhere that they were going to make a movie based on this book, hopefully it turns out good! Yeah I read the Glass Castle too, I thought this book was better as well.

  196. I really liked ‘Beloved’ by Toni Morrison.
    It’s written in a way where the author jumps from various tenses.
    Though it was hard at times to recognize which tense the story was in at some points.
    I believe Morrison did a great job at expressing how the main character, Sethe, attempts to rebuild her life after escaping from slavery. It gives you an idea of what former-slaves actually went through and the trauma in trying to leave the past and continue on.

  197. tsubasa chronicles and xxxholic are good mangas
    it has magic and xxxholic is about the supernatural like ghosts and spirits

  198. I loved the series but it was too short D;
    Skinned is also a good book and is somewhat similar to the Uglies. They are both set in the future.

  200. I recently finished reading three books from the Robyn Hunter Mysteries series by Norah McClintock.She is an excellent author who writes well-planned mysteries that are hard to put away once you start reading them. What makes this series and other books she has wrote in the past unique and more interesting is that they all take place in Toronto (real places in Toronto are mentioned). I recommend her books to anyone who likes reading crime-fiction/mystery books, considering she basically writes about murder mysteries.

  201. The Pretty Little Liars series is my guilty pleasure. It’s a fun read when you’re feeling bored and it actually gets pretty spooky at times. I’ve read all the books save for the last one in the series.
    I just finished the book Cum Laude by Cecily von Zeigesar, who created the Gossip Girl and It Girl series. In ways, it was very different from her other two series and it didn’t meet my expectations. I like how the book was set in the past (around 1992) rather than the present. This improved the plot because it eliminated the predictable plot lines involving raunchy/shocking text messages or cell phone calls that plague many modern novels for teens. The plot line with Shipley’s brother being the ‘ghost’ on campus was interesting, but I think Shipley’s messy relationship with Adam, Nick, and Tom wasn’t thought out too well. Although von Zeigesar is clearly attempting to show Shipley’s lack of direction in life, Shipley’s choice to have Tom as her boyfriend seems to arbitrary. The book ends with a cliffhanger so it’s obvious there will be a sequel. Hopefully, the author will improve her writing as time goes.

  202. YES! i LOOOVE stephanie meyer as well! she is sooooo talented her writers voice just amazes me! i loooove the characters she makes, i never really knew what i wanted in a guy, but thanks to STEPHANIE i now know! JACOB BLACK-tottally honest, outgoing, fun loving(reeeallly funloving) and he has the ability to love with an enormous amount!

  203. ‘the travelling vampire show’ by richard laymon puts some realism back into vampires, very action packed, you’ll want to keep flipping the page.

  205. Yes, I heard the Pretty Little Liars series are a great read from one of my friends. I am going to check them out!

  206. Yeah I read the Pretty Little Liars books too, they are good and keep you guessing until the end, but I did not particulary like how the author solved all the myseries and ended it.

  207. the Night World series L. J.Smith are good. There are 3 stories in one book. There are witches, vampires werewolves and shapeshifters

  209. Go Ask Alice is a great book and is a diary of a troubled teenage girl who gets into drugs. Her name is never mentioned. She wasn’t popular or anything and didn’t have much friends. She meets a girl named Beth and they become the best of friends but Beth eventually has to leave. When she is invited to a party and has soda with LSD in them. She continues to takes the drugs and hangs with the druggies.

  210. I like Cassandra Clare and Kelly Armstrong books, are there any more novels similar in the plot? I love reading about werewolves and vampires. I wish there were novels with plot like Vampire Knight…>.< Please suggest some for me! (I've already read Twilight)^^

  212. Hey everyone! so im new to all this but I LOVE reading so WORD OUT! seems perfect for me! 🙂 I just finished L.A. Candy by Lauren Conrad and it was a great read! It’s basically like The Hills tv show but in book form however throughout my reading I did wonder if Lauren actually wrote the book…hmmm…what do you think??

  213. One series I can personally recommend to Kelly Armstrong fans is Patricia Briggs’ “Mercy Thompson” novels–“Moon Called” is the first of the series. Probably my favourite “urban fantasy” books, about a were-coyote mechanic whose werewolf / vampire neighbours make her life difficult. There’s fairies as well, who’ve publicly outed themselves to the world and live in concentration camps / reservations. The series is pure awesome. 🙂
    My favourite vampire novel of all time is “Fevre Dream” by George R.R. Martin.
    I haven’t read them myself but a lot of people who like Armstrong/Twilight/etc like the “House of Night” series by P.C. and Kristin Cast.

  214. I have been reading the Mediator Series by Meg Cabot. They are a REALLY GOOD Summer read, I think I wrote a review about the first book, but now I read the first five, and they are BRILLIANTLY written.I found the idea of a girl who talked to the dead, and fell in love with one of them, a little sketchy, but they were GOOD! <3 I really recommend it to anyone looking for a good summer read.

  216. I just finished reading an AMAZING book. I`ts called `The Awakening` and it`s written by Kelley Armstrong. I`m not usually into the whole supernatural thing but so many people had read it so i figured it must be good. It was. Normally I like at least SOME romance but the book was still so interesting! I know it may sound cliche but I still have to say it: This book has so many unexpected twists that it had me hooked! I read approximately 5 hours a day!
    But anyways, it was just all in all an awesome book, so I reccomend that everyone read it. 😀

  217. I like manga, but not one with alot of violence. Any suggestions on what to read. I read the Scott pilgrim series and I liked that anymore like those?

  218. i just finished the book picture this by norah mcclintock i would recommend this to anyone. its a very short book with like 100 pages.

  219. Does anyone know any books similar Chaim Potok or Yann Martel’s?
    I highly recommend Chaim Potok’s “My Name is Asher Lev” and Yann Martel’s “Beatrice and Virgil” to anyone and everyone who will listen, by the way. 🙂

  220. I highly recommend “The Vanishing of Katharina Linden” by Helen Grant, it is set in a small German town where everyone knows everyone and a little girl vanishes,and the main character Pia is trying to solve the mystery. Here’s the exerpt from the back of the book:
    On the day Katharina Linden disappears, Pia is the last person to see her alive. Terror is spreading through the town. How could a ten-year-old girl vanish in a place where everybody knows everybody else?
    It is a very very good mystery and keeps you guessing until the end, I highly recommend it to anybody looking for a good mystery to read.

  221. This book sounds interesting! I have always loved mysteries and I am reading one called Down a Dark Hall by Lois Duncan. Lois Duncan is famous for writing young adult mysteries, but I feel as if some of her books have to do with the supernatural. Two books she is well-known for writing, are I Know What You Did Last Summer and Stranger with My Face. I Know What You Did Last Summer was even made into a movie, but not with the exact storyline.
    Down a Dark Hall is an excellent thriller and mystery as the main character Kit is one of the only four students attending the Blackwood Boarding School for Girls. At first everything seems to be going along fine, but then strange things start to happen like Kit feels the evil and can sense something in her dreams. Blurb at the back of the book:
    Kit knows that evil waits for her in the dark halls of Blackwood School for Girls. But she doesn’t know it has already entered her life. Who will believe her if her fears are real only when she sleeps?
    I strongly recommend this book, as it will not disappoint.

  222. I read that book as well. What I found interesting was that Norah McClintock created and finished writing a mystery in just 100 pages!

  223. Yeah its a very good and suspenseful mystery! I read Down a Dark Hall by Lois Duncan , it is a good mystery yeah quite a few of her books relate to something supernatural.I read most of the Lois Duncan books, they were good when I wanted to read a good mystery, have you read Ransom by Lois Duncan? I read it a while ago, but I’m pretty sure it doesn’t deal with anything supernatural and that its one of her better books.

  224. Dark Secrets by Elizabeth Chandler is a series of books which includes Legacy of Lies, Don’t Tell, No Time To Die, and others. All the books talk about different things like poltergeist activity and reincarnation. I recommend the series to anyone who loves mystery or things about ghosts.

  227. i don’t realy think that stephney myler did hre best and i think twilight is the bust vampire book made by her i love the way she add the twist whih them going out in the sun it was in tresting and to be hounst every vampire book has them hiding in the dark afraed to be burned, to me that loseing action in the books and there not really out in the sun there more out when its coludly and raining that why the picked focks bucause its raining and clouldly and thay can act normal im sure u whould do the same if everybody thought you where a mith and living in a town that never see day and tectily thay realy don’t come in the sun if you read through it you’ll see why so plases don’t insult the book buceause ur insulting the aouther and fans of the book. ps.vampire knight is not a grapic novel it’s manga sorry for wrighting all this but i just get afened wnen people insulte outhere people’s work acspaly when thay juge it BEFORE reading it. (sorry) 🙁

  228. I’ve read this book too! I loved the way she described all of the characters, especially Hatsumomo! I really like how she describes the culture of where she lives and how she survives. I really like the part when both the Chairman and Chiyo, who then became Sayuri, met, and how their lives intersected from then on.

  229. If you like Stephen King, I’m sure that you’d like Firestarter. It’s about a father and his daughter and how they are being chased by the government for their psychic abilities. The father is slowly dying and they try to flee, but all the while, danger approaches.

  230. I’ve read a lot of his books when I was around grade 5 or 6, and I loved them, but now, I’ve moved on to Stephen King, and Clive Barker, and various other horror writers.

  231. I really liked the book, but the twist at the end was so surprising! I’m using neutral words here because I don’t want to reveal any hint of how it ends.

  232. I’ve read that series too! Do you know that it’s based upon her adult series? The characters live in the same world, but they don’t meet. After I read that series, I started reading the others and I can’t wait for the newest one: Waking the Witch, to come out! XD

  233. I’ve read Stephanie Meyer’s work, and though certain parts of it are interesting, on the whole, it’s just a remake of Romeo and Juliet, or Pyramus and Thisbe. The only thing that makes it different is the vampire and supernatural angle. I think the only reason why the story gained so much hype was that she had a good promoter. I’m sorry to offend you in this way, it’s just that, in my opinion, the Twilight series was not as good as she could have made it. In fact, I would rather she hadn’t made it at all.

  234. I just finished reading Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex, and I really loved it! I thought that Eoin Colfer would simply be recycling a story, but instead, he made it really unique and twisted! It also provided a glimpse of how life had changed for Artemis Fowl and of how he changed himself. I really like the book and I hope those that have stuck with Artemis Fowl so far will continue to do so! XD

  235. I’ve read them, and I totally agree with you! I love the no-nonsense attitude that she has, and I especially loved the ending!

  237. I’d also recommend books by Clive Barker, he’s an AMAZING, AWESOME, WONDERFUL, MAGICAL, and whatever-other-good-thing kind of writer and I urge you to the greatest degree to read one of his books. I’d recommend beginning with Abarat.

  238. I just finished reading a book called Haunted by Barbara Haworth-Attard and I think everyone should read it! It’s sort of like The Sight by Jude Watson and Meg Cabot’s Mediator series and Sight by Adrienne Maria Vrettos. It’s about a girl that is living through the aftereffects of World War 2, but the war is barely mentioned. It talks of a girl and her grandmother and how they are sort of accepted/shunned by the people of the town because of their psychic ability. The grandmother is a midwife that has to face suspicion from the townspeople when corpses are found on the mountain. The story is told from the girl’s point of view and I think it’s really good. Hope you all get a chance to do so!

  239. I love this recommend thing, and it sucks that summer’s ending so soon! Seriously, time moves so fast when you’re having fun. Hopefully, there’ll be Wordout! again next year, but until then, I’ll miss talking to other people who actually like to read.

  240. I totally agree! It was my first time joining Word Out!, since I just qualified for the age group rule, but it has been a great experience. I like the fact how you can’tell other people about your favourite books and also read books recommended by others at the same time. It’s a great experience and I will look forward to joining Word Out! next year.

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