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So teenagers flock to it, and publishers know this and flood the market with it because teens respond well to that. They don't yet seek out great works, but it at least keeps reading a part of their daily lives. Perhaps some of those enticed into reading it will move on to books with a higher pedigree someday.

At the very least they may have a better vocabulary than most teens. And yes, I've read Twilight. It was a little shallow, and borrowed a lot of ideas. It was also entertaining enough that I did not regret spending the time reading it. I read alot. I read one comment and it's fine they can have their opion but I have to say Stephenie Meyer is an amazing author. You know that you have a great author when they can make you love the characters. I realize that yes, she borowed ideas but I believe that every book has at least one borrowed idea from another story.

I have to say though Which I was kind of disappointed in. I woul dput it on but I've already read it twice. It was amazing the author was very creative and surprising through out the book.

Samia wrote: "I'm working on writing a book right now As far as I can tell I haven't copied any ideas for the plot I'm no where near done with it but Jun 17, PM. I thought that twilight would be at the VERY top. I guess not. Such a shame that a site called "Goodreads" has Stephanie Meyers at the top of books to read. I can only hope that these readers are inspired to read something better in the future.

I know for sure that in a few years they will feel ashamed that they loved this book so much. Youth knows nothing of permanence. If Edward Cullen was really such a long-lived being, he would teach Bella a thing or two about a good story, and also would have learned to write much better. A couple not to be missed. Both are very well-written, both are debut novels and both were hard to put down.

Jun 18, AM. I agree with you, Russ. Hopefully Stephenie Meyer fans will realize that she does not write very good literature at all, and that they will read insightful and fascinating books such as The Da Vinci Code. Stephany meyers is ok with writing i just think her books go more tward girls.

I dont know any boy that has read the twilight series though so that makes me think it goes more tward girls. This list runs the gamut from young adult to serious nonfic. It offers something for everyone.

I picked 3 that I've heard about and am interested in. It's the reading part that's important. Happy summer somewhere.

It certainly doesn't feel it in New England. The Twilight Series is popular on here because there is no age limit on here and the votes all come from the teen set. There is hope however as my daughter is 14 and thinks the best book on here is To Kill A Mockingbird. Jun 18, PM. Christian sci-fi fans: near future dystopian cranial-computer link fiction is cyberpunk. War of Attrition: Book Two of the Underground will be released Faith, frankcreed.

Stephanie wrote: "To people who hate Stephenie Meyer: You know We bring her up because so many people are raving about her and we are sorely disappointed at how the state of good literary appreciation has dwindled. Since so many are raving about inferior literature, we feel we have to be the voices of reason.

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Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama has lived an accomplished life, but it hasn't been without hardships. In Becoming , Obama weaves the story of her inspiring life, from the years she spent growing up on the South Side of Chicago to her life in the White House. You will earn to a new appreciation of the former First Lady when you learn about all the things she's experienced—and triumphed over—and her story will inspire you to live a more daring life.

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A novel of fantastical magic realism, Kafka on the Shore has a vivid, dreamy plot. Even more accomplished is the novel's turn of phrase, like this quote: "Anyone who falls in love is searching for the missing pieces of themselves.

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In I Remember Nothing , Ephron, the late writer and creator of beloved movies like You've Got Mail, holds forth on the weird and wonderful changes that define modern life. Don't read this book in public: People will keep giving you weird looks when you can't stop laughing. Each of us holds a desire to wander, but for Lauren Elkin, the urge is irresistible.

If you're about to get married, and you're planning a huge party for your nuptials, take a minute to see your wedding from your guests' perspective: attending a wedding without a plus one has the potential to be nerve-racking. In Jasmine Guillory's fun romance, The Wedding Date, Alex Monroe and Drew Nichols solve their potential date-less embarrassment by faking a relationship, and the result is as juicy and delightful as you can imagine.

The Thirteenth Tale is a novel for book lovers, but it's anything but cozy. Biographer Margaret Lea is tasked with telling the life story of the enigmatic author Vida Winter, whose lauded collection of stories is missing the eponymous 13th tale.

As Winter unravels her life's story for Lea, her mysterious past of Victorian-gothic proportions unfolds.

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