The Blonde Theory by Kristin Harmel
This book is interesting. It has a good ending and I believe it's quite women empowering.
The Messenger by Jan Burke
This book is quite good! It's about a young man with a secret and has a bit of romance in it but mostly adventure!
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
This is also a movie now with Kristen Stewart from "Twilight".
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
I loved this book. It's about an odd girl that moves to a new school that wears interesting clothing and sings and plays a ukulele in the cafeteria. It's quite funny and it's a really cute story about being yourself and not caring about what others think
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi PicoultExcellent book! Highly recommend it to anyone. I had no idea what to expect in this story but it has some great surprises in the book that keeps you hooked. It's well written. She writes from different standpoints of the characters in the book.
Right now I'm listening on audio "Memoirs of A Geisha"
I thought I would be bored listening to this because I've already seen the movie. I was totally wrong! So well written. It's probably the most interesting book I've read this summer.
I'm also working on Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates but I've barely gotten into it.
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Geisha is one of my favorites. I hated the movie compared to the book.
"Wild Swans:three daughters of China" is also a fav of mine. I like historical fiction/well-written memoirs.
"The Third Witch" was a fun and easy read, a twist on an un-developed character in Macbeth. It was a lot better than I thought it would be.
"Girl of the Limberlost" is my all-time favorite book. I had my book club gals read it, and they were all surprised they liked it so much. :)
My girlfriend said Revolutionary Road was depressing, so I skipped on the movie. I hope the book is better.
I need some good books for Jade. Do you think "Stargirl" would work for her? She reads High School level, and is pretty mature with her understanding. I just don't want any sex stuff in it. I won't let her read twilight, but I want something about a unique girl like her, being OK with herself, and feeling empowered. I would love your opinion.
I'm mostly reading self-help/self-understanding books this summer. ;) "The Birth Order Book" is AWESOME. I'm usually not one for self-help stuff, but this was fun, comical, insightful, and disturbing to read. (hehe) It helped me understand more about EVERYONE I know. Honestly, it's nuts. But with therapists in the family, you uys probably already know about books like that?
Again, if anyone has any suggestions for a mini-adult/tween, please let me know!
She will love stargirl! I would say it's very appropriate for her age. It was written more for her age anyhow. Other books I've read growing up, Jacob Have I loved by Katherine Paterson is excellent. A wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L. Engle. True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi is one of my favorite books growing up.
Lol sorry I just realized some of those books aren't excactly highschool reading level. I didn't read much in high school :(.
Wow thank you Laura for sharing! I might have to read some of these...I have wanted to start reading again too but I never have patience for it. I love to hear what you are upto!
way to go!!! i'm proud of you reading... i'm SO BAD at it.
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