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Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2006
I wish there were more stars for this book.
+ Great Entertainment.
+ EXCELLENT
This book is absolutely amazing. It captivates you and takes you to a world where fantasy meets reality. The characters are complex. The passion between Bella and Edward is so absorbing that you can't put it down! It is definitely my favorite book (although New Moon is also my favorite). This book ...
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The Complete Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm All-New Third Edition
Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Bantam, 2003
All the classics and then some!
+ Grim, grimmer, grimmest
+ Colorful and Easy to Read
+ Doesn't miss a thing...
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Trainspotting: The Screenplay
John Hodge, Irvine Welsh
Miramax Books, 1996
A case study in how to adapt a difficult book for the screen
+ Good Stuff
+ Must have f
+ A great way to accurately understand the movie's dialogue.
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Go Ask Alice
Anonymous
Simon Pulse, 2005
Go Ask Alice
+ we get it already...
+ Thumbs up.
I loved this book. The emotion that the protagonist conveys throughout the book is clearly relatable from generation to generation. I recommend this book for every teenager out there.
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
SUE MONK KIDD
PENGUIN BOOKS, 2001
Includes 15 page Penguin Reader's Guide with questions and discussion with author.(in rear of book)
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Just Listen
Sarah Dessen
Puffin, 2008
just listen
+ Just Listen
+ My second Dessen book, and she does it again!
+ Just Listen: A book Review by Clarissa Sorenson
+ first book
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Fight Club: A Novel
Chuck Palahniuk
W. W. Norton, 2005
better then the movie
+ I am Jack's smirking revenge.
+ ok
+ Love, love, love this book
+ All the Twists and Turns
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Sloppy Firsts: A Novel
Megan McCafferty
Three Rivers Press, 2001
Jessica Darling!
+ Isn't She Darling?
+ INTRIGUING and WITTY
+ Hysterical!
+ Courtesy of Teens Read Too
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Inferno (Modern Library Classics)
Dante
Modern Library, 2003
A powerful translation of a masterpiece
+ Nice balance
+ One of the Best Translations
+ Mandelbaum for beauty, Hollander for notes, Esolen for arguments
+ Sets the bar high for future B&N Classics
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The Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger
Back Bay Books, 2001
Young and foolish
+ A classic book for young minds
+ Where do the Ducks Go?
+ Holden May Be Many Things...But Boring Isn't One of Them
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
Hunter S. Thompson
HarperPerennial, 2005
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
+ Undying classic
+ Blitzed!
+ "That Death of the American Dream Thing"
+ Living the Dream
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Animal Farm and 1984
George Orwell
Harcourt, 2003
Worthy literature that transcends the genre of political fable
+ WORTH READING AGAIN - AND HAVING IN YOUR LIBRARY
+ Boy, this cover is attractive.
+ Great book, but not enough commentary
+ Two Valuable Elements of Our Literary and Political History
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Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast
Robin Mckinley
Eos, 2005
An easy nd imaginative read.
+ I couldn't put it down...
+ Find love or die in the pursuit
+ Splendid
+ One of My Favorite Books
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Wicked Lovely
Melissa Marr
HarperTeen, 2007
Beautiful YA urban fantasy
+ Dark and Romantic, but Young and Sweet
+ Liv's Book Reviews
+ Enthralled
+ Enchanting Review: Wicked Lovely
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A Scanner Darkly [Graphic Novel]
Philip K. Dick
Pantheon, 2006
a necessary book
+ A Scanner Darkly
+ What does a scanner see?
+ A brilliant version
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