I don't know what your reading preference is. I like dark books (scary books and thrillers) Here are some of my favorites:
The Boy Who Couldn't Die by William Sleator
After sixteen-year-old Ken's best friend, Roger, is killed in a plane crash, he is devastated by both his loss and his burgeoning sense of mortality. To allay his fears, this spoiled son of wealthy New York parents rashly seeks immortality from the enigmatic Cheri Buttercup. Following her bizarre ritual, he decides to field test his new condition by arranging a family trip to a Caribbean island known for scuba diving-and shark-infested waters. While diving, he lures a shark whose savage bite inflicts no harm, and Sabine, an island native, witnesses the encounter. They immediately bond, and she explains that his immortality resulted from Buttercup's voodoo ritual, transforming Ken into a zombie. His soul is now being used for evil through his new nightmares, which also provide clues to his soul's location. He and Sabine later travel to upstate New York in a perilous and frightening battle for Ken's soul. This novel would be stronger if Ken were savvier; his unqualified trust of Sabine, a mysterious character whom many readers will doubt, and blind adherence to her instructions and explanations regarding his soul's reclamation makes him sometimes appear clueless. Like most teens, Ken is occasionally unlikeable, defining females harshly by physical appearance and equating wealth with superiority. Nevertheless this tale is action-packed, full of enough ghoulish surprises, twists, and surreal situations to hook both younger suspense and science fiction fans.
Shattering Glass by Gaile Giles:
This dark and suspense-filled teen drama introduces us to Simon Glass, who is a world-class school nerd. Rob, Mr. Charisma, is out to turn Simon into Prince Charming by the end of the year. And it looks like he just might pull off the feat. The narrator, Young Steward, has fallen under Rob's spell and finds himself a pawn in Rob's game. Though he feels a personal repulsion toward Simon, Young goes along with Rob's plans, even sacrificing his own girlfriend in the process. What makes this novel fascinating is that the author lets us know at the outset that something tragic is going to result, but keeps us guessing as to the form the tragedy will take. Each chapter is preceded by a quotation from one of the characters that deftly foreshadows oncoming doom. The device works to perfection, catapulting this novel above those in the mainstream. The disturbingly violent yet satisfying climax lives up to the hype. Gail Giles is an author worth watching.
A funny book by Ned Vizzini, Be More Chill:"
Who wouldn't want an ingestible super-computer-in-a-pill designed to make the person who swallows it way cooler than he or she ever was? When shy, dorky Jeremy Heere learns of the device-known as a squip-he knows he must do whatever it takes (in his case, steal and sell a portion of his unpleasant aunt's Beanie Baby collection) to raise the $600 necessary to get one. Soon the squip is installed in his brain, dispensing such crucial nuggets as "You have to talk as per rap-slash-hip-hop, the dominant music of youth culture" and "Step one is that you stop pacing and get a new shirt, Jeremy." All this is in service of his ultimate goal: winning the affections of choosy and self-assured Christine. Vizzini (Teen Angst? Naaah...) gives a fresh twist to familiar messages about being loyal to one's friends and true to oneself, thanks to the over-the-top plot and tangy narrative. Readers grappling with their own social status will appreciate the fact that while the notion of coolness may be satirized here, it's certainly not demonized or dismissed. Although the squip's advice is not infallible, Jeremy's life really does improve once he polishes his social skills. Semi-cool, would-be cool and even cool readers are likely to be entertained by the wry, nearly anthropological observations of the high school caste system, from a 23-year-old author who, as a teenager, wrote for the New York Press and the New York Times Magazine.
2006-08-08 03:13:09
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answered by gr8_smyll 3
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There are several good books out there. A assume you've already read the Harry Potter books, but there are many others out there:
1. The "A Wrinkle In Time" series. Religious themes pop up here and there, but they're rare, and the stories are wonderful.
2. "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe series also has some religious themes, but they're very good reads.
3. One of my very favorite series is a good introduction to the King Arthur legends. It includes "The Crystal Cave," "The Hollow Hills," etc. It's told from the point of Merlin, who's not the evil magician you sometimes read about, but a thinker and seer.
2006-08-08 02:08:04
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answered by cross-stitch kelly 7
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Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
What My Mother Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones
The Girl Who Invented Romance by Caroline Cooney
Hit the Road by Caroline Cooney
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
2006-08-08 02:30:57
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answered by laney_po 6
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Little house series, Catcher in the Rye, Lord of the Flies, To kill a mocking bird, Little Women/ Men, The cat mystery books, Fahrenheit 451, Chronicles of Nardia, Some Biography's, The series of unfortunate events, Freaky Friday are some to get you started.
2006-08-08 02:14:29
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answered by Anonymous
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When I was your age I started reading Nicholas Sparks' books. They are really good! Also try The Giver and Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry. All of Cynthia Voigt's novels are really good. And of course the ever-entertaining Lois Duncan mystery/suspense novels.
2006-08-08 03:19:20
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answered by SpringsGirl 2
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Looking for Alaska, by John Green
Saving Franceska, by Melina Marchetta
How I live now, by Meg Rossof (dunno if it's spelled that way)
Martyn Pig, by Kevin Brooks
Secrets in the Fire, by Henning Mankell
The Book of all Things, by Guus Kuijer
To kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
Chasing Charle Duskin, by Cath Crowley
His Dark Materials trilogy, by Philip Pullman
2006-08-08 02:41:11
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answered by jeezum 2
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Harry Potter
King Fortis the Brave
Eragon
There are a lot of great books out there, but these ones are the best!
2006-08-08 08:18:37
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answered by Caveman 3
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try the Christy Miller series, the Chronicles of Narnia, Island of the Blue Dolphins, or even re-read the Little House series...the first three books are a little young, but most of them are about Laura and her family as she is growing up.
2006-08-08 02:07:19
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answered by Jennifer W 4
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When I was 14 I loved to read the Sweet Valley Twins and books by Christopher Pike. I am not sure if they are still available but once you come across one, please give it a try :-)
2006-08-08 21:16:34
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answered by secret scribbler 2
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You can try reading The Catcher in the Rye, The outsiders, That was then This is now, if you like you can read the harry potter series.....well thats all that came in my mind for you rite now....
2006-08-08 02:23:03
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answered by Sweet_RIta 2
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