The Books That Every Teen Must Read

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Sometimes a great book comes along and must be read.  These are some of those books.  You will notice that a few have been through a lot of controversy, yet there is no denying how rich and needed these books are in our lives today. So, turn off your satellite tv, and start reading! The Catcher in the Rye – J.D. Salinger This novel was originally intended for an adult audience, but because of the themes laced throughout the story, it appealed to younger readers.  Teen readers will be able to relate to the tale thanks to the incorporation of teenage angst and all that goes along with it.  The main character, Holden Caulfield, is a popular…

Summer’s Best Books

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Summer is finally here, and what is better than enjoying a fabulous book while on your travels, relaxing in a hammock, or out enjoying the sunshine?  There isn’t much that can top that, except maybe doing that with a nice cold beverage at your side and a cool breeze.  But anyway, there are quite a few newer books that you should definitely consider reading this summer.  There is a variety, so no matter what seems to interest you the most, you can have something to read that will be right up your alley.  Take a look… What Alice Forgot - Liane Moriarty At the age of twenty-nine the lively, go-with-the-flow and positive Alice Love adores her…

eReaders: Which is the Best?

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The Kindle and Nook have been battling it out for quite sometime when it comes to which is the best overall.  The recent updates to each of the devices means that a comparison is yet again required.  In the past, the Kindle has definitely walked away with first place, but the issues of the Nook’s performance has been addressed along with other concerns.  The Kindle has also seen some updating, so will it still be the one to take it all? Portability The third edition of the Kindle has slimmed down even more so.  It is even more easily portable and compact in size.  The Nook is obviously larger than the Kindle in size, and it weighs…