What are some of your favorite teen and young adult books?

Question

I am interested in hearing what your current favorites are, and if you are well past the teen years, what your favorites were as a teen or young adult.

Answer 1

Noughts and Crosses by Mallory Blackman
Junk by Melvin Burgess
Skellig by David Almond
His Dark materials by Philip Pullman
These are all truly GREAT books that teens and adults can enjoy.
I am very much past my teens!!! When I was there the publishing industry hadn't recognized the importance of the market for this age group. As a result we mostly read adult books e.g. Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie.

Answer 2

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (also New Moon the sequel)
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
Uglies trilogy by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies, Pretties, Specials)
What My Mother Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Hit the Road by Caroline B. Cooney
Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer
The Schwa was Here by Neal Shusterman
The Teacher's Funeral by Richard Peck
So B. It by Sarah Weeks
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Here There Be Dragons by James A. Owen

Answer 3

I love almost anything by Chris Crutcher, especially "Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes" and "Whale Song." "The Gospel According to Larry" by Janet Tashjian is right up there, although the sequel was a bit disappointing. She's writing a third; maybe she'll redeem herself on that one. I'm also a big fan of Joan Bauer and especially liked "Hope was Here." A couple more favorites are "Sloppy Firsts" by Megan McCafferty and "This Lullaby" by Sarah Dessen.

Answer 4

two good books to read are Twilight and New Moon written by Stephenie Meyer. It is a story about a girl who falls in love with a vampire. Very, very, very good books. Here is what the summery of Twilight

Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. The lovers find themselves balanced precariously on the point of a knife -- between desire and danger.

For New Moon

For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is even more dangerous than Bella could ever have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of one evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realize their troubles may be just beginning...

Answer 5

Wither Trilogy---John Passarella
Children of the River---Linda Crew
Stacey Brown Series---Laurie Faria Stolarz

Answer 6

each each so many times i like to %. up a stable teen/youthful grownup e book. that's been a at an analogous time as yet those have been ones I examine a at an analogous time as lower back and that they have been fantastically stable. attempt a great and poor attractiveness series via Libba Bray. It does not have vampires in spite of the incontrovertible fact that it does have mythical creatures. that's fantastically stable and that i became analyzing them at an analogous time as I examine the Twilight series and enjoyed them plenty greater. additionally attempt books via Sarah Dessen. She does youthful grownup books. The characters many times have issues yet they locate the thank you to beat and locate something they finding for...ie like love. you additionally can examine Nick and Norah's countless Playlist. It did come out as a movie which i did no longer see however the e book is stable. you could inspect the web content for those authors they many times provide you a checklist of alternative YA authors too. or you could attempt the popular public library, it is the place i found maximum of those books. stable success!!!

Answer 7

Shooter: Walter Dean Myers
Monster: Walter Dean Myers
Scorpions: Walter Dean Myers

Answer 8

Hi there. I'm the author of a new medieval fantasy series that you might like. The title of the first episode is THE BLACKGLOOM BOUNTY. It's 445 pages of action, adventure, magic, mystery and mayhem. If you are a fan of Conan, LOTR or Harry Potter books, this is one you'll enjoy. A Hollywood producer said it was, "Like Braveheart meets Lord of the Rings." (See other comments & reviews below.)

Good luck, whatever you decide to read!

Jon F. Baxley (Author, Editor, Ghostwriter and Proofreader)

THE SCYTHIAN STONE (eBook only)
THE BLACKGLOOM BOUNTY (eBook and hard cover)
THE REGENTS OF RHUM (coming fall '07)

Major Media Reviews:

Publishers Weekly

STARRED Review. A fast pace, sly humor, amusing dialogue and a richly researched background lift Baxley's fantasy, the first of a new series set in medieval Britain. When Merlin's long-ago apprentice Kruzurk Makshare (aka the Boozer) receives a dreamlike visitation from the legendary mage, he learns he must destroy another former apprentice, the villainous Seed of Cerberus. To do so will require a visit to the demon-guarded Blackgloom Keep. Enter young Daynin McKinnon, who discovers a curious rune-covered headstone, which may be the fabled Blackgloom Bounty, and brings it to Kruz's attention. Kruz believes it will provide entry into the fortress, while Daynin hopes the sale of the stone will restore his family's fortunes. The colorful cast of good guys and ne'er-do-wells includes the Pictish ghost of Brude McAlpin liberated from his tomb, assorted pursuing Caledonians and a bemused Prior Bede, whose monastery serves as a hiding place for the Blackgloom Bounty. Suitable for fantasy enthusiasts of all ages.

Library Journal
"This series opener...is a good choice for fans of epic-style sagas and Scottish history."

Harriet Klausner, Amazon's #1 Ranked Reviewer!
"This terrific medieval fantasy...will elate readers for its fast-paced, action-thrilled story line starring a strong cast."

Nancy McCulloch, PRWEB Article, March 20, 2006
"Two thumbs up for a colorful cast of characters, nonstop, rapid-fire action and compelling storyline!"

Fantasybookspot.com Review by Tyler, Febuary 2006
"Taking place in Medieval Scotland, this tale of magic, adventure and love really captured my attention..."

Answer 9

Summer of Fear by Lois Duncan
His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman
Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Are you there God, It's me Margaret by Judy Blume

I am WELL past my teens!

Answer 10

i guess having put up with all the nancy drew novels and baby sitter's club, goosebumps and R.L. Stine novels as a teen makes me like them...then...