What book are you currently reading?

Question

Or if you're not reading anything at the moment, what's the next book you'll read (and why??), or what was the last book you read? How was it?
Also, would you recommend it for me? (I'm 14)
Thanks!! =]

Answer 1

I'm currently taking a children's literature class in college, so I'm reading tons of stuff.



This week I read Because of Winn Dixie, The Boys Start the War, Just Juice and Hatchet.



Winn Dixie and Hatchet were my favorites out of those... they are something you probably read in fifth or sixth grade. Although I'm in my thirties and enjoyed them... I laughed out loud reading The Boys Start the War.



Have you read any of Madeline L'Engle's stuff? She's awesome. My favorite books at about your age were The Wrinkle in Time series. The second book is A Wind in the Door and the third is A Swiftly Tilting Planet. My daughter is 15 and she loved them too.



Around 13 or 14 I was also reading Anne Rice's vampire books and anything Stephen King that I could get my hands on... :) still an obsessed King fan today.



How about The Life of Pi? About a young boy trapped in a boat with a tiger.



What kind of stories do you like? Fantasy? Realistic fiction? Historical fiction?



It's absolutely fabulous that you're asking about books. Reading is the best thing that any of us can do to improve our chance of success at anything... unless you golf like Tiger Woods, lol.



Good luck to you, hope you find something engaging.

Answer 2

At the moment, I am really close to finishing 'Picture Perfect' by Jodi Picoult. A little less than 100 pages. May seem like a lot but it usually goes by really fast when it is a good book, like thsi one is.



I don't think that I would recommend it for someone of your age unless you feel comfortable with adult situations. It is a really good book with a great message but it isn't really aimed towards the younger group.



The book I am going to read after this one is another Jodi Picoult book (I love her!!). It is called 'Plain Truth'. Sounds really good!!



The book I read before Picture Perfect was Uglies by Scott Westerfield and I really need to get the other 2; Pretties and Specials. And there is supposedly a 4th one coming out. Gosh, I am so far behind!!

Answer 3

I'm always reading a fiction and a non-fiction at the same time. Well, not at the SAME time, but you get my point.



The First King of Shannara by Terry Brooks (been stuck on the Shannara series ever since I read The Sword of Shannara)



The Inner Temple of Witchcraft by Christopher Penczak



What would I recommend for you? Anything you want!! I remember in an English class in high school where we had to do a big report and an oral presentation on a novel. Everyone was picking the classics because they were safe...Gone with the Wind, The Grapes of Wrath, Moby Dick, etc. I picked Clan of the Cave Bear and the teacher flat out told me she would fail me. I stuck to it. In the end...she reluctently gave me an "A".

Answer 4

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. It's the third book from the Twilight Series, the most gripping series I have ever read.

By the way, the last two books I read were Twilight & New Moon from the same series. I'm 12 so you should really try reading this. Each book is 500 or more pages, though....anyways, you won't be able to stop.

Answer 5

Life Wide Open by David Jeremiah. I needed some inspiration for the trials in life I am going through.

I don't know what the next book is that I will read, but I will start reading something because I want to write a novel or create my own movie.

Answer 6

I am reading "A Breath of Snow and Ashes" by Diana Gabaldon - the 6th in the series of Claire and Jamie Frasier.

It is adventure, romance and time travel all in one and the first book in the series is called "Outlander". If you don't fall in love with the book after the first 60 pages, then I will eat my hat. You will want to read all 6 of them and I promise that you will fall in love with both Claire and Jamie. You better stock up on goodies and give the house a good cleaning before you start reading because you will not come up for air anytime soon. Send the kids to grandma's and tell hubby to fend for himself. I have read "Outlander" more than a dozen times and it is still fresh each time and I have read the other books in the series almost as much. "A Breath of Snow and Ashes" is the 6th book and it is just as good as the first. I guarantee it is a good read. Let me know how you like it .

Answer 7

Star Trek-The Next Generation: Resistance



Star Trek-The Next Generation: The Valiant



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Answer 8

Here are some excellent books:



http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com



Included is a list of only the best sorcery fantasy books, grade reading level, a short review of each book along with a brief summary of adult content. There is also a "Reader's Choice" list of favorite books, and a list of heroine sorcery fantasy books.



The last book I read was "The Farthest Shore" by Ursula K. Le Guin. I plan to post my review on the above site today, time permitting. (4.5 of 5). My next book is "The Sword in the Stone", which is excellent and which I've begun to read again - and it still makes me laugh out loud. One of the best.



I hope this helps.



Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/

Answer 9

You must read Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse, anything by Lurlene McDaniel, The Notebook and A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks, and The Kite Runner.

Answer 10

I'm reading the book "The Outsiders" By S.E Hinton. its realllyyyyyyyyyy good!!! Part of it made me cry = [[ but i reallyy recommend that you should read it!! Its an old book, so the print is small, but it goes by pretty fast cuz i couldn't put it down. And if u do choose to get it, don't really judge the book by the back cover, since its muchh better than it sounds = ]]

Answer 11

Catharine and other Writings by Jane Austen - I would recommend it, even though it does not represent her best work because it's amusing and because it shows what a fourteen year old can do. She wrote a lot of these stories between the ages 14-18.

Answer 12

Lord of the Flies.



Its pretty interesting. Its about boys stranded on a island and make their tribe with rules and everything. Every thing the author says has some type of hidden meaning within the text.



Its for my 10th grade world lit, so I would recommend it. Its 200 pages, so it won't take long either.

Answer 13

I finished To Kill a Mockingbird for school, you'll probably read it next year anyways. Also The Book Thief which is about at your age level http://www.amazon.com/Thief-Sense-Childrens-Literature-Awards/dp/0375831002

Answer 14

I am reading "The Spell Book of Listen Taylor" by Jaclyn Moriarty. I've only just started it (last night) but it seems pretty good so far. a book that i do recomend is one i just finished it is "Magic or Madness" and is the first in a set of three by Justine Larbalestier and it is one of my fave books!

Answer 15

Anne McCaffery's Crystal Singer series.

Answer 16

Right now i am reading Everything's Eventual by Stephen King. It's an ok book.

Answer 17

Just finished reading Sense and Sensibility. I have read it quite a few times and never get sick of it. It's actually something that a teenager may get into. I also recommend Jane Eyre.

Answer 18

right now i'm reading a book called "The Stranger". it's a good book so far. i've only read the first 2 chapters but it's a good book. it's not those books where you learn facts but it tells a story. i was assigned to read it for my college composition class & i actually like it. you can read it if you'd like but i'm a senior in high school so i dk. but try it though! :)

Answer 19

I am currently on a book called hang a thousand trees with ribbons. its about a girl who came to america as a slave but became a famous author, but she still doesn't feel right because she is still a slave. its more of an inbetween novel. im waiting for the 4th book of the uglies series by scott westerfield. i would recomend the book to you.

Answer 20

I am not reading any books currently,I am typing this answer.

But today i am going to the library to get new books to read.I'll read the best book first.

The last book I read was Angel Voice.It was ultimately boring.But the last interesting book I read was Apocalypse,it was very interesting,I'd recommend it for you.

Answer 21

I'm reading Jane Austen's Emma. I can't say that the general idea is any different from other Austen books, but the heroine is very well-portrayed. I am halfway through, and it is enjoyable enough.

Answer 22

i'm reading Twilight series right now...i'm actually rereading it...awesome series by the way...you have to read it!!



i'm 13 and here are some books i read they're all really good and i love them



inkheart series

artemis fowl series

charlie bone series

Twilight series

Eragon series

series of unfortunate events



have you tried those yet?? enjoy!!

Answer 23

Right now... Eclipse, by Stephenie Meyer... 6th Target by James Patterson (which you probably aren't ready for yet) and the Historian, as well as the named, by Marianne Curley. Tomorrow it'll be different. I read fast.

Answer 24

I just finnished reading Hollywood Divorces by Jackie Collins, I enjoyed it liek all her books! Hehe and well you may like it. Peopel may say its not good for you to read it at your age but heck im only a year older!

Answer 25

I'm reading Gone With the Wind, which is even better than the movie. Yeah, you should read it!

Answer 26

I just read a book called Born To Rock by Gordon Korman. Its really good. Its about this guy who finds out that his real dad is punk rock's biggest star. http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Born-To-Rock-Gordon-Korman/9780439937160-item.html

Answer 27

i finishd reading Perfect by Judith McNaught



an awesome book...kept me engagd form beginning to end...



its an action packed romance ...........full of desire n danger



I loved it...



i wont recommend it for u cuz u said u r only 14



but seriously i want evry1 to read dis fabulouz book includin u



hope u like sweetie !!!!!!!

Answer 28

dean koontz all of his books are good. after reading them I feel good about my life. knowing mine isnt so bad as the charaters in his books

Answer 29

the art of seduction, success through pma and Russell Simmons do you

Answer 30

right now i'm reading "bless me ultima" for school and it's ok but to much of it is in spanish.

Answer 31

horrible histories-measley middle ages

Answer 32

the end by lemony snicket

Answer 33

"Lisey's story " from Stephen King ...but i don't think i make it to the end (I'm at page 36 ).

It is very boring :(