Glass, Ellen Hopkins

This book was written in the most unique style--poetry format. with only a few choice words this author manages to describe the setting and the action taking place. it's easy to follow, and easy to read. switching between three different teens trapped in the same 'mental health care facility', this author reveals all the different types of horror and heart-aches that attack every type of teen. from the jock-boy collin who was put there for trying to shoot himself in the heart, to a little gay guy named tony, who od'ed, and might not be gay at all. To the sad-faced girl who's bi-polar secret hides something even deeper.
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Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

In this irresistible novel that takes place in less than 24 hours, two wise and witty teens meet by accident at a chaotic New York City punk rock club. Despite the fact that both are extremely vulnerable -- dealing with the fallout of failed relationships and the infinite hurt that accompanies them, they manage to fall in love. Told in alternating chapters, the story reveals both teens, informed by their love of music, their devotion to their friends, and their clear-eyed view of the world. The two see a secret show on the Lower East Side, pig out in a Russian diner, and get caught making out in an ice room at the Times Square Marriott, all the time wondering if they can let go of their past loves and risk another heartbreak. There are many heart-stopping, insightful moments in this first-rate romance.

After you read this book by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, you can check out the Nick and Norah movie and read more books by these well-loved authors:

Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
Although they have been friends and neighbors all their lives, straight Naomi and gay Ely find their relationship severely strained during their freshman year at New York University.

Gingerbread by Rachel Cohn
After being expelled from a fancy boarding school, Cyd Charisse's problems with her mother escalate after Cyd falls in love with a sensitive surfer and is subsequently sent from San Francisco to New York City to spend time with her biological father.

Cupcake by Rachel Cohn
Former "bad girl" Cyd Charisse moves to New York City to live with her half-brother Danny while exploring career options and various relationships, including the one with Shrimp, who is surfing in New Zealand.

Shrimp by Rachel Cohn
Back in San Francisco for her senior year in high school, seventeen-year-old Cyd attempts to reconcile with her boyfriend, Shrimp, making some girlfriends and beginning to feel more a part of her family in the process.

Wide Awake by David Levithan
In the not-too-distant future, when a gay Jewish man is elected president of the United States, sixteen-year-old Duncan examines his feelings for his boyfriend, his political and religious beliefs, and tries to determine his rightful place in the world.

Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan
When Paul falls hard for Noah, he thinks he has found his one true love, but when Noah walks out of his life, Paul has to find a way to get him back and make everything right once more.

Vampires and Romance…a winning combination

"Softly he brushed my cheek, then held my face between his marble hands. 'Be very still,' he whispered, as if I wasn't already frozen. Slowly, never moving his eyes from mine, he leaned toward me. Then abruptly, but very gently, he rested his cold cheek against the hollow at the base of my throat."

The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer is the biggest thing in teen literature since the Harry Potter series. The four-book series that mixes romance, fantasy and horror was launched three years ago with Twilight, the story of Bella Swann, a shy 17-year old who leaves Phoenix to live with her father in Forks, Washington. There she meets the exquisitely handsome Edward Cullen for whom she feels an overwhelming attraction. Although Edward returns her love, he agonizes over the danger involved. The intensity of their passion could drive him to kill her… because he is a vampire. In New Moon, the second book in the series, Bella’s beloved Edward and his family leave Forks rather than risk revealing that they are vampires. Distraught Bella finds solace in her friend Jacob until he is drawn into a cult of werewolves. In Eclipse, Bella must choose between her friendship with Jacob and her love for Edward, knowing that her decision could ignite the ongoing struggle between werewolf and vampire. The fourth and final book in the series, Breaking Dawn, was just released and has sold millions of copies so far. In this thrilling conclusion, important questions are answered and the fate of Bella and Edward is revealed.

Twilight the Movie will be released in October, 2008. Be sure to stop by the library to check out this great new series because it is always best to read the book(s) before you see the movie!

Fly On The Wall by E. Lockhart

Gretchen Yee is an ordinary girl attending Manhattan High school for the arts. Even with her bright red hair, she still doesn't seem to stand out much. With her best friend and her love of cartoon style drawing, she decides she wants to break out of her shell, leave her comfort zone, and learn more about boys. What she doesn't know is that her wishes will soon become reality as she transforms into something that was once thought impossible, a fly. She's stuck in the boys locker room as a fly on the wall. Although being a fly wasn't what she had in mind, she still comes to learn a lot about boys and herself throughout the novel. After wishing back her normal life, and going though so much chaos, Gretchen finally transforms back to her normal self and gets a date with the crush of her dreams. Fly on the wall was a very interesting book and I would definitely recommend it to others. I loved the way Gretchen related to common everyday girl problems, of course until she turned into a fly. It was interesting to see Gretchen grow throughout the novel as she experiences new things. The best part of all, the story had a comical twist to wrap and tie everything together which, to me, made it a very successful read.

Rats Saw God by Rob Thomas

Steve York has to write a 100-page essay about his life in order to pass his English course and graduate from high school. What seems like a straightforward writing assignment, however, becomes an opportunity for Steve to reflect on his downward spiral from gifted, straight-A student to apathetic drug user. He attempts to figure out where it all went so wrong. He focuses mainly on his sophomore and junior year of high school, when he became involved with a group of non-conformists and formed the Grace Order of Dadaists (GOD) club. Also during that time, Steve met his first love and experienced the worst kind of heartbreak--"his heart had been run through frappe, puree, and liquefy in the love blender" by his ex-girlfriend, Wanda "Dub" Varner. He also discovered that he really couldn't relate to his father, the Famous Astronaut. Readers of all ages will enjoy Steve's wild ride of self-enlightenment as author, Rob Thomas, tells a wonderful, engrossing story with a mix of clever humor about a teenage outsider.

Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr

Two years earlier, Deanna's father catches her having intimate relations with a boy in a car when she is only 13. Her life is drastically changed in that instant, and to this day her father still cannot look her in the eye. Although Tommy is the only boy she has ever been with, she is relentlessly tormented at school. Her entire family regards her with disgust, and Tommy still smirks at her when she sees him. Her two best friends have recently begun dating, and Deanna feels like an intruder. She tries to find salvation by focusing on helping her older brother, Darren, his girlfriend, and their newborn while they struggle as teenage parents. Deanna learns to protect herself by becoming outwardly tough, but inside she feels very isolated. Her only outlet is her journal in which she writes the story of an anonymous girl that has the same feelings and experiences that she does. This is a heartbreaking look at how a teenager's life can be defined by one mistake, and how it shapes her sense of self-worth and her hopes for the future. It is an intense, emotionally charged novel. Deanna's reactions to the things said to her are painful to read, but very realistic.

Chain Mail Addicted To You

Everyone wants a home away from home or just a place to get away from reality. Four girls create their own world online to escape their lives. But when two of them disappeared from this intense story, the other two become worried. This is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Four teenage girls that live in Tokyo, Japan start their own story/world online to escape the harsh reality of their lives. The story has four characters: the school girl being stalked by an older boy, the stalker, the school girl's boyfriend, and the female detective. But why has the player of the school girl and stalker suddenly disappeared?

I never expected the end of this book. The whole story kept me on the edge and I wasn't able to put it down. If I did put it down, it was against my will. I'd recommend this to anyone who's looking for a good suspense.