What's your favorite book read in the last month?

[Julianne]

I recently finished Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater, and I thought it was amazing! Right now I'm reading A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray, and it's really good.

[JB]

Jen wrote: "Rachel I definitely loved Heist Society too! I loved Ally Carter and the Gallagher Girl series, but this new one was so different and I couldn't put it down!"

I agree! Heist Society was amazing! Can't wait for the second one.

[Kellee]

I loved reading Homeless Bird and The Breadwinner. They were two coming of age stories from different cultures (India and Afghanistan respectively) and I enjoyed learning about the culture with the two strong females in the books.

[Meredith]

I recently read a great YA title: Luna by Julie Anne Peters. It tells the story of a transgender teen from the younger sister's perspective. A very good read--great character development and genuine conflict (rather than the contrived angst that pervades too many YA narratives). I highly recommend it!

I love that there is so much Markus Zusak love in this thread! The Book Thief is one of my favorites.

[Teresa]

Beautiful Creatures

[Kellee]

Meredith wrote: "I recently read a great YA title: Luna by Julie Anne Peters. It tells the story of a transgender teen from the younger sister's perspective. A very good read--great character development and genuin..."

What age is this book appropriate for?

[Meredith]

Kellee wrote: "Meredith wrote: "I recently read a great YA title: Luna by Julie Anne Peters. It tells the story of a transgender teen from the younger sister's perspective. A very good read--great character devel..."


Kellee, I would say that this book is appropriate for high schoolers. There is some cursing.

[Kellee]

@Meredith- Thank you :) I am trying to get more LBGT books in my classroom library, but they often aren't appropriate for middle school.

[Meredith]

You're welcome! :) I think that the subject matter itself is handled in such a way that middle schoolers would be ready for it, but the language might be an obstacle (example: the characters say the "sh" word pretty often).

[Kellee]

Meredith wrote: "You're welcome! :) I think that the subject matter itself is handled in such a way that middle schoolers would be ready for it, but the language might be an obstacle (example: the characters say th..."

The language line is weird with 7th graders... It is hard to decide when it is too much...
Most reviews for the book say 15+ (although one said 13+).

[Shelby Cunningham]

My favorite read for this month was First Test by Tamora Pierce

[Liz]

the uglies series is great i finished the series this month it was amazing

[Aroha]

Fav read of this month..
Chasing windmills by Catherine Ryan Hyde :)

[Clara]

After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick. Great book, great author.

[Chapters of Kiki]

Kiss in the Dark (Scarlett Wakefield Series Book #3) by Lauren Henderson

[Rachel]

Twenty Boy Summer was my favourite book. From the title it seemed like it would be a light, fluffy read, but it's actually very deep and profound.

[Jules]

Amanda wrote: "Read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak after hearing raves about it. Had to buy my own copy, there are 70 holds on it at my library.

Courtney is good, haven't kept up with it since I first started..."

I LOVED the Book Theif. It's a great, but tragic book

[Lisa]

Jan wrote: "What is the best book you have read so far this month?

Mine is Surrender, by Sonya Hartnett.

Jan" I loved The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting. Great suspense and a nice romance as well. A well written page turner.

[Jen]

Lisa wrote: "Jan wrote: "What is the best book you have read so far this month?

Mine is Surrender, by Sonya Hartnett.

Jan" I loved The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting. Great suspense and a nice romance as we..."

LOVED The Body Finder too!

[Cheralaine]

Hands down my second read of "Finnikin of the Rock" by Melina Marchetta.

[Pam]

I just finished Shiver. I loved it! I am recommending it to anyone who loved Twilight!

[Shannon]

Pam wrote: "I just finished Shiver. I loved it! I am recommending it to anyone who loved Twilight!"

Completely loved Shiver!!! I'm waiting for Linger to come out so I can buy it too!!

[alexandra]

I just finished Split and loved it--lots of boy appeal, too.

[Nina]

WOW, that's very hard! I don't know if I can choose. Let's see.. I did like The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong a lot. The characters where great and the powers those kids have..wowee. :)

[Catherine]

The fortunes of Indigo Skye!!!! Of all Deb Caletti's book, it is definetely one of funniest and most original. loved it.

[Angela Sunshine]

Just finished Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness. It's the third book in the Chaos Walking trilogy. Soooo good!!!

[Lil]

I recently read The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen and really liked it. The message of the book affected me cause I could really relate to the story!

[Shannon]

Lover Mine by J.R. Ward. YUM;)

[Angela Sunshine]

Shannon wrote: "Lover Mine by J.R. Ward. YUM;)"

Is the whole Blay/Quinn thing way more interesting than J.M. and Xhex or is it just me??

[Stephanie]

my fav is Burned by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. so much suspence!

[Brittany]

My favorite has been Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork.

[Shannon]

AngelaSunshine wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Lover Mine by J.R. Ward. YUM;)"

Is the whole Blay/Quinn thing way more interesting than J.M. and Xhex or is it just me??"

They are def interesting. I'm digging their love dilemma. haha. but I love me some JM too! prob one of my fav characters!

[Nancy]

Kaye wrote: "I just read a book called So. B. It, and really enjoyed it. It is appropriate for older children and young adults. "

I read So B. It a couple of summers ago and absolutely love, love, love it!

[Nina]

Lil wrote: "I recently read The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen and really liked it. The message of the book affected me cause I could really relate to the story!"

I heard so much great stuff about this writer, I think I will try it too. :)

The best book for me was: My Double Life!

[Angela Sunshine]

I really liked How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff. It was such an interesting dystopian story, but a quick read too.

[Tosha]

Nina wrote: "Lil wrote: "I recently read The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen and really liked it. The message of the book affected me cause I could really relate to the story!"

I heard so much great stuf..."

I think you should check out her other books. I can definitly say that you'll like every single book she has wrote:)

[Sharon]

I just finished, and loved, Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev. It was a unique and fun read- I highly recommend it.The sequel Perchance to Dream is a fairly recent release and sitting on my to read pile. Somewhere after Infinity, Sisters Red and The Reckoning.

[Alyssa]

was really good. I liked it, but also loved . Also loved , a more of unknown book. Now i'm onto

[Angela Sunshine]

I've read two books I loved this month. Unfortunately, both are the beginning of a series. I hate waiting for new books in a series!!!

Siren

Raised by Wolves

[Jodie]

City of Glass

If you haven't read The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare you are totally missing out. City of Glass is my favorite read of the month =) but i've read like quite a few books this month n i loved them all but this is still my fav.

[Jodie]

Heather wrote: "My favorite has been Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and her sequel New Moon."

omg if you like twilight please read The Mortal Instruments. The 1st book is City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. After reading the twilight series i never thought i'd never love any other book series but Cassandra Clare has won me over =) Im reading vampire academy #2 right now and its awesome too!

[bjneary]

Jodie, I totally agree that the Mortal Instruments Series are my favorite reads of 2010 so far- I couldn't put them down and I loved the characters and Cassandra Clare's world are riveting!

[Mary]

The Art of Devotion by Samantha Bruce-Benjamin. Told from the vantage point of 4 different women on an island in the Mediterranean Sea in the 1920s and 30s, this is a beautifully written story of heartbreak, devotion, loss and betrayal. The author is being compared to F. Scott Fitzgerald. I would highly recommend it.

[bjneary]

Cecy, I loved Get Well Soon! and she has a new one out too! I am loving Dead is the New Black by Marlene Perez.

[Sarah]

I enjoyed reading Sara Shepard, all of the 8 series. My middle school students were all over these books last year, and it is easy to understand why. Very girly books with the usual scandal and bad behavior are made into a gripping series thanks to elements of mystery, horror and suspense.

[Sarah]

AngelaSunshine wrote: "I really liked How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff. It was such an interesting dystopian story, but a quick read too."

Love How I Live Now. I recommended it to 7th grader who enjoys reading holocaust and adventure stories, and she loved this tale of survival.

[Alyssa]

I\m currently reading Hush. Hush. Pretty good.

[Erica (storybookend)]

It was a really cute, fluffy, mermaid book :)
Also reread the Harry Potter series again. Amazing series! Can't wait for part one of the Deathly Hallows movie!

[Catamorandi]

I read Cassidy by Lori Wick and really liked it. It was an interesting, wholesome, sweet story. It is the first of a series.

[Megan]

I read three amazing ones in July:
Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins
Change of Heart, Jodi Picult
Jelicoe Road, Melina Marchetta