Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a book with all the aspects of a fun novel. It brings friendship, trust, magic and adventure all together to form a book for all audiences. Though it's long, it is an enjoyable read that will capture your mind. Harry Potter is a boy who finds out that he is a wizard and gets sent to a magical school where most of his adventures take place.

-Anni

One Day

One Day, by David Nicholls, is the best romantic-comedy since Dear John! You're able to follow the journey of two lovers: Emma and Dexter. Nicholls's writing is detailed and helps you really picture the relationship between the two. If you liked Dear John, you'll love One Day. It'll make you want to keep flipping the page!

-Melissa

The Truth About Forever

With tears, joy, and a broken heart, I read this book without taking any breaks. It is intriguing and although it may sound like a cliche, The Truth About Forever is more than your typical Sarah Dessen teenage book. By far, it is my favorite book by Dessen and I strongly recommend it.

-Melissa

The Witch of Portobello

The Witch of Portobello is told from many perspectives: the people telling the story are all somehow related to the "witch" Athena, but Athena herself never narrates her own story. Athena's missing perspective creates a mysterious feel for the readers. While reading the book, readers think about the seemingly normal things in life, supernatural powers, and the people around them.

-Joy

Uglies

Which side would you choose if you were torn between friends and pretty appearances? Tally in Uglies, by Scott Westerfield, chose the latter at first. Tally was an ugly and she was going to have an operation to turn into a pretty on her 16th birthday. Before her operation, her friend Shay ran away from the operation and Tally made a promise that she wouldn't tell anyone about this. However, Tally got thrilled by specials before her operation. She was forced to be a spy to find out where Shay had gone or she would never turn to pretty. Which side will Tally side with at the end? Read Uglies.

-Orange

Uglies is an intriguing book about a futuristic society. It's a great book to read casually if you have extra time. If you like The Hunger Games, you will like Uglies because it is a similar setting but with less action. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants a fun read.

-Erika

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

The main character Eddie works as an amusement park and suddenly dies to save a little girl from a bad accident. The story is about Eddie's adventure through heaven as he is reunited with five people that had some form of impact on his life. This book teaches many life-long lessons and is a quick read. This book is great to read right before bed and gets you thinking what really is up in heaven.

-Madi

These Things Hidden

In the novel These Things Hidden, a young girl named Claire was always the perfect daughter. She got straight A's, was beautiful, popular, and was supposed to go to Stanford. However, after becoming pregnant her life seems to go off the deep end, and she ends up in jail for an unimaginable crime. Throughout the story, readers help to uncover the mystery of Claire's past, and they journey with her as she tries to reestablish herself and get back her old, perfect life. It's easier said than done, as she soon discovers her life may never be the same.

-Carly

The Virgin Suicides

The Virgin Suicides is quite an interesting read, not only because the subject matter revolves around death, but also the mysterious existence of the 5 Lisbon sisters: Therese, Mary, Bonnie, Lux and Cecelia. Eugenides' writing, in its simplicity, conveys the surrounding community's desire to understand the sisters' frustration with society and life along with the untold suffering they endured. This is an incredible book, and is highly recommended.

-Annisa

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Charlie is a fictional character living in a fictional "real life." The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a collection of letters written by Charlie, explaining what's going on in his life. This book covers various issues such as homosexuality and teenage life crisis, much like The Catcher in the Rye. This book is entertaining, sad and engaging, mainly because most of the issues he covers are much like the ones we go through as young adults.

-Jenny

Calling myself loud is an understatement, so reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower gave me a perspective I'm not used to. It's a series of letters from a boy named Charlie who is known for being a "wallflower" to someone he does not know. Because he doesn't know them, he feels he's not being judged. He tells about his family, his new friends, and the adventures and situations they get into. I really enjoyed this book, and I know anyone who reads it will too.

-Ashlynn

Battle Dress

Have you ever wondered what it's like? Have you ever wondered what it's like for a girl? Amy Efaw's story Battle Dress follows a girl named Andi whose dysfunctional family leads her to apply and leave her home. But West Point isn't all it's cut out to be. Beast (the summer training program before freshmen year) is hard and has scary similarities to home. Will Andi survive Beast? Will the physically and emotionally hard experience break Andi?

-Lauren

Hate List

Hate List, by Jennifer Brown, is about a girl who is part of an unpopular gothic group. She and her boyfriend got made fun of everyday at school so they would make a list of people they hated for it. One day her boyfriend decided to get rid of all of the people that tortured her at school. The book is mainly about how his hatred turned into murder and how she recovered from a life-changing event during what was supposed to be a normal day at school. It is a sad book, but very interesting.

Dreamland

The book Dreamland, by Sarah Dessen, is about a young teenager trying to figure out why her older sister ran away. She leaves behind a journal and says she will see her in her dreams. Caitlin waits to hear from Cass and one day she gets a phone call from Cass. This book is easy to relate to and mysterious at times.

Willow

Willow is a girl who lost both her parents through a car accident when she was driving on a rainy day. After leaving everything behind, she now only has a brother who barely talks to her. She finds a solution to ease all her pain - she begins cutting herself. She also meets a guy who helps her and becomes her first love.

-Catherine

90 Minutes in Heaven

90 Minutes in Heaven is about a man who gets in a terrible car accident on the freeway. He dies from the car accident, but only for 90 minutes. In those 90 minutes, the man finds himself in heaven. When he is there he meets some old friends. When he wakes up he is faced with the struggle to live. He spends almost a year in the hospital having to stretch his bone because he loses about 4 inches of his femur in the accident. It is a great book full of hope and overcoming obstacles.

It's Kind of a Funny Story

I've read this book about three times - it doesn't get old. It's not anything terribly challenging to take in - the world of a teenage boy, battling depression. We all can relate. Every sentence is hilarity, a witty kind of humor - there's love, there's suspense, there's someone figuring themselves out. It could have been the story of someone in this room, it's so real. I'm pretty sure they're making a movie of it now, too, which must mean it's pretty cool.

-Claire

The Inheritance Series

The series consists of four books, the three that are already out are called Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr. It's a fantasy series about a boy Eragon who discovers a dragon egg and his journey and struggle against the evil empire with his dragon Saphira - with whom he shares a bond so strong that they almost become one. The storyline is interesting and gripping - it's one of those books that you can't put down.

-Marissa

Brisingr is the third book of Christopher Paolini's Eragon series. Unlike the first, Brisingr focuses on the rider Eragon and his brother Roran. The story begins with the brothers' dangerous journey to rescue Katrina, Roran's fiance, from the Razac. The story then goes on to tell of Eragon's training with the elves. While there, he learns the secret behind Galbatorix's, the evil King's, power. Overall, the book is full of suspense and I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good fantasy novel.

-Tinnie

Sundays at Tiffany's

James Patterson's Sundays at Tiffany's is a mix of reality and fantasy. It's a love story about a full-grown woman whose imaginary friend when she was little just suddenly appeared in reality. It's a story about love, motherhood and letting go. I loved this book, but it is not a typical James Patterson book. His style of writing is present but the theme is unusual.

-Madi

The White Queen

The White Queen tells the story of how Elizabeth Rivers went from being a widow with two sons to being the Queen of England. The story starts off with her romantic encounter with the Prince of York, future King of England. Elizabeth's husband had just died fighting a war between the Yorks and Lanchaster family. Being close to the once ruling Lanchaster family, Elizabeth finds it hard to accept her alternative fate. However, looking into the eyes of Henry, the new York King, she recognizes a new hope. A hope that would change her fate forever. This book is interesting because it depicts the realistic scenes of the English court during the time. It is both romantic and mysterious, as it involves the mystery of two princes who disappeared in the tower of London.

Personally, I love romance and mystery novels, so this book was a page turner for me.

-Tinnie

Ellen Foster

This book is very short but very strong. The author shares the story of Ellen Foster, a young girl who is raised in an extremely abusive environment. She is affected by her abusive father, reckless mother and her cold-hearted grandmother. Ellen's journey to find her true family and happiness impacts the readers. Another reason this book is special is that the story is told in the perspective of Ellen. Based on her experience, Ellen grows to become stronger. Ellen Foster is not a happy or humorous novel, but it is definitely meaningful and heart-warming.

-Kelly

The Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera is one of the best novels I have read in a long time. It follows the narrator's attempt to piece together the mysterious events and happenings of the Paris Opera House. There is a reason why this classic tale has been turned into a silent film, a hit major motion picture, and the longest running musical.

-Madi