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!