As an avid reader, I often find it hard for people to open my eyes to anything new in the literary world, but THE ULTIMATE TEEN BOOK GUIDE was capable of doing just that. Daniel Hahn, Leonie Flynn, and Susan Reuben have compiled an indispensable guide to all things books that creates a nice mix of teen-geared novels, as well as books normally listed for adults that pertain quite a bit to the teen reader. The reviews and synopsis' are thorough, and well thought-out, without being overbearing; and the fact that many of the books are recommended by fellow teens, librarians, editors, as well as some of our favorite authors - Meg Cabot, Gail Giles, Ned Vizzini, and Jerry Spinelli, among countless others - truly lend an authentic tone to the collection. Even better are the NEXT? recommendations listed next to each book, which give the reader the chance to explore similar novels that may be less-publicized, or well-known.
Since receiving this book, I have found it almost impossible to tear my eyes away from the pages; and have even added quite a few new books - found within THE ULTIMATE TEEN BOOK GUIDE - to my reading list. Don't be fooled by the title, this is a guide that can assist readers of all ages on their quest to find the perfect new book. Like a pocket-sized library!
Erika Sorocco
Freelance Reviewer
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