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  I need some book suggestions. i'M REALLY BORED right now and since i barely any thing to so during the summer i need some book suggests. If you are going to suggst any books, heres what i dont like : mysteries, fantasy that envoles magiical creatures, gross science novels, scary.
  
  

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  Seatah 

  I recommend reading Michael Connelly mystery and thriller books, I advice you to read in order. He is very good; I never read anything by him that I didn’t like.

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    missmissy1013 

    um... i said that I DIDNT like mysteries but thanks for suggesting it.

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    Seatah 

    I must have been really tired when I read your post and missed the “don’t”. Maybe you could tell us what it is that you like to read, that way it would be easier to make a suggestion.

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  Dreimutter 

  How To Be Single by Liz Tuccillo
  
  The Buenos Aires Broken Hearts Club by Jessica Morrison
  
  Lady Macbeth by Susan Fraser King
  
  The Lady Elizabeth by Alison Weir
  
  These Is My Words by Nancy E Turner (also Sarah's Quilt and The Star Garden by her are just EXCELLENT)
  
  My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
  
  The Sugar Queen OR Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
  
  

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    Seatah 

    "My Sister's Keeper" is a really good book, I recommend it too.

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    Kate F 

    I haven't read any of these except 'Garden Spells' by Sarah Addison Allen, but I really enjoyed that one. I'll look out for the others.

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    unicdreamer 

    The Sugar Queen and My Sister's Keeper are both good books.

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  Margie 

  I would suggest "Charleston" and also "Leaving Charleston" , a saga AFTER the civil war. They are full of southern traditions. Both are by Alexandra Ripley.

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  KHT (edited)

  How about:
  
  Converting Kate - Beckie Weinheimer
  Before, After, and Somebody in Between - Jeannine Garsee
  Nineteen Minutes - Jodi Picoult
  Earthly Pleasures - Karen Neches
  (chick lit)

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  Maria 

  For an intoxicating summer read I usually recommend The Secret Life of Bees.
  

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  Hector V 

  I recommend the CHERUB book series ( read them in order 1-6). They are very entertaining and very well written. I also recommend the Strongbow Saga ( read them in order 1-3). The series only has three books, but they are awesome. CHERUB is by: Robert Muchamore. The Strongbow saga is by: Judson Roberts. They are both awesome authors. Their books are very entertaining if you are bored.

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  Sarah 

  Flowers for Algernon
  I have not read it yet, but everyone i talk to who has read it says that it is one of the best and insperational books they have ever read. give it a try, you might like it.

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    Reader 

    Flowers is a amazing story . . . one sure to make you cry, but very well worth reading.

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    bea888 

    Flowers for Algernon is a great book but I preferred the short story to the novella. It's one of the best short stories ever written; every part of it is significant and incredibly emotional.

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  magpie67 

  Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin
  The Giver by Lois Lowry
  The Mediator series by Meg Cabot
  The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron
  Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher
  The Boy From the Basement by Susan Shaw
  
  Judy Blume Books
  
  I am assuming from your note that you are a student and you are in the throes of summer vacation. I hope I gave you a decent start for reading. Enjoy!

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    ~* Kim *~ 

    I'm reading Elsewhere right now and it's really good. I'd recommend it as well.

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    Sarah 

    judy blume books are always good, they're very light. good to read when you have a lot to think about.

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  missmissy1013 

  Hi people, I'm so glad that you replied to my question. Also thanks for suggesting all these books for me. I'm currently reading The Diary of a Young Girl (Ann Frank) and its really good and I suggest it to everyone. I have currently listed all the books you have suggested me and I'll probably start reading those books after I finish the book I'm currently reading. Thanks again for your suggestions and if you have any more keep on suggesting it to be and I'll add them on to my list!

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    magpie67 

    Great choice also missmissy!

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    Tenia F 

    I loved Memoirs of a Geisha.

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    Sarah 

    if you haven't read it yet, The Color Purple was very good. I really liked the message that the author gave.

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    Sarah 

    the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld was also good, (although, i've only read the first one). It's a mixture of a lot of things, and they are very well written. you should read them if you haven't already.

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  TarheelBookworm 

  Have you ever read Stuart Woods? He is a great author, not overly wordy and he keeps you on your toes, really hard to figure out. Just when you think you have it, he goes another way. Great Summer read, not exactly "light and fluffy" but real page turners. I hate to admit this but he has chapters you can read at a red light and I know because I've done it! LOL
  
  Try Chiefs, White Cargo, Palindrome (my favorite), Santa Fe Rules, Under The Lake; he also has a few series with Stone Barrington, Holly Barker, & Will Lee.
  
  This is his website: http://www.stuartwoods.com/index.html

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    Rosalie S 

    If you like historical fiction, I can recommend any book by Phillipa Gregory or Anya Seton. I just finished 2 excellent books about the American Civil War --- SHADES OF GRAY by Jessica James and MY DEAREST CECELIA by Diane Haegar. I have just recently read some books about WW II -- THE NAZI OFFICER'S WIFE and THOSE WHO SAVE US by Jenna Blum.

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  Karen D 

  My daughter is a huge reader so I will suggest titles she has devoured this summer:
  The Book of 100 Truths by Julie Schumacher (She has two other titles that look good, The Chain Letter is one of the two.
  Honey, Baby, Sweetheart
  Shug
  The City of Ember (this one begins a trilogy)
  Have you ever read any Joey Pigza by Jack Gantos? These are funny and sad. Start with Joey Pigza swallows the Key.
  
  Most of my book recommendations are going off of the titles you have on your shelf and it looks like you are not yet reading adult fiction
  
  Have you ever thought of reading the Anne of Green Gables series - wonderfully written and then you can watch the BBC adapation of it on DVD (it's one of our favorites)
  
  I myself am wanting to read the Twilight series - I've heard nothing but great things about it from the students I work with.
  
  Happy Reading!
  
  Hope some of these titles help you out.

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  Karen D 

  And you could always read To Kill a Mockingbird - it's a classic!

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  Karen Z 

  Not knowing what type book you like, it's hard to make suggestions. For ideas, I would suggest doing a search by topic on Amazon or put in some books you liked and it will give you suggestions for similar type books.
  
  Another suggestion is to look through the "50 Book Challenge" lists and see what titles come up most that interest you.
  
  Finally, I suggest to look up other books by authors that you like.
  
  Hope this helps.

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  Inkberry 

  Shadow of the Wind - I loved it - hated to see it end.
  
  Check out my shelf and look at the favorites...those are the ones I would recommend.
  
  Also...The Book Thief

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  writergal16 

  And here's a several from me:
  Eat, Pray, Love By Elizabeth Gilbert
  The Undomestic Goddess By Sophie Kinsella
  Garden Spells By Sarah Addison Allen
  Watermelon By Marian Keyes
  The Red Tent By Anita Diamant
  Water For Elephants By Sara Gruen
  PS I Love You By Cecelia Ahern
  The Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas
  
  

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    writergal16 

    And a few more:
    The Glass Castle By Jeanette Walls
    The Tall Pine Polka By Lorna Landvik
    Outlander By Diana Gibaldan

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