FRIENDS on BOOKS

The Ever Lucid Lisa...

It only makes sense that Friends on Books for youth, should be run by a youth, right?

Well, that's me! I'm the kid who sits at the front of the class with my nose in a book. I'm the kid who would rather spend my Saturday in a library than out with my friends (well, that's starting to balance out). I'm the kid who can quote random lines from nearly every book I've read. I'm the kid who counts down the days until my favorite books come out. I'm the kid who always thinks the "books are better than the movies".

And yes, I was the kid who read every single book on the shelf on the first day of kindergarten...

Aside from reading, I love-love-love my friends, the teeny magic box that normal people call an mp3 player, and singing (extra loudly) in the shower. I spend most of my time writing, sleeping and studying. Go AcDec!

Of course, I would be absolutely (and I mean it) nowhere without my family, especially my mom, since she actually initiated this site for me, then threw me out of my cybernest and said "Fly!" Otherwise, it might have taken nearly forever to turn concept into reality. Not to mention, she's the greatest cook I know (most definitely a bonus).

Oh yeah, I should probably mention that I'm also the kid who loves getting to know people almost as much as reading. So, once again, go ahead and grab a seat, whip out your keyboard and tell me why your favorite book is undoubtedly better than mine...

Devoured Books

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT:
Little Women

RUDOLFO ANAYA:
Bless Me, Ultima

LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON:
Speak

PATRICK CARMEN:
Series- The Land of Elyon
1) The Dark Hills Divide

AGATHA CHRISTIE:
And Then There Were None
Cat Among Pigeons
Crooked House
Double Sin and other stories
Masterpieces in Miniature
Murder Is Easy
N or M?
The Pale Horse
Three Blind Mice
Witness For The Prosecution and Other Stories

Series- Hercule Poirot
1) The Mysterious Affair at Styles
2) Murder on the Links
3) Poirot Investigates
4) The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
5) The Big Four
7) Peril at End House
8) Lord Edgware Dies
9) Murder on the Orient Express
10) Death in the Clouds
12) The ABC Murders
15) Death on the Nile
16) Dumb Witness
18) Appointment with Death
21) Sad Cypress
22) Evil Under the Sun
23) Five Little Pigs
24) The Hollow
30) Hickory Dickory Dock
31) Dead Man's Folly
34) Third Girl
35) Hallowe'en Party
36) Elephants Can Remember
37) Curtain: Poirot's Last Case

Series- Miss Marple Mysteries
2) The Thirteen Problems
3) The Body in the Library
5) A Murder Is Announced
6) They Do It With Mirrors
9) The Mirror Crack'd
11) At Bertram's Hotel
13) Sleeping Murder

PAULO COELHO:
The Alchemist

EOIN COLFER:
Half Moon Investigations
The Supernaturalist
The Wish List

Series- Artemis Fowl
1) Artemis Fowl
2) The Arctic Incident
3) The Eternity Code
4) The Opal Deception

STEPHEN CRANE:
The Red Badge of Courage

ANN DOWNER:
Hatching Magic

MIKE FLYNN:
Infinity in Your Pocket- Math Book

ANN HALAM:
Dr. Franklin's Island

HOMER:
The Odyssey

ANTHONY HOROWITZ:
The Devil and His Boy
Horowitz Horror

Series- Alex Rider
1) Stormbreaker
2) Point Blanc
3) Skeleton Key
4) Eagle Strike
5) Scorpia
6) Ark Angel
7) Snakehead

Series- The Diamond Brothers
1) The Falcon Malteser
2) Public Enemy Number Two
3) South by South East
4) The French Confection
5) The Blurred Man
6) I Know What You Did Last Wednesday

Series- The Gatekeepers
1) Raven's Gate
2) Evil Star
3) Nightrise

P.B. KERR:
Series- Children of the Lamp
1) The Akhenaten Adventure
2) The Blue Djinn of Babylon
3) The King of Kathmandu

JOHN KNOWLES:
A Separate Peace

GAIL LEVINE:
Ella Enchanted

LOIS LOWRY:
The Giver

STEPHENIE MEYER:
The Host

Series- Twilight
1) Twilight
2) New Moon
3) Eclipse
4) Breaking Dawn

L.M. MONTGOMERY:
Series- Anne of Green Gables
1) Anne of Green Gables
2) Anne of Avonlea
3) Anne of the Island

JENNY NIMMO:
Series- Charlie Bone
1) Midnight For Charlie Bone
2) The Time Twister
3) The Invisible Boy
4) The Castle of Mirrors
5) The Hidden King
6) The Beast

CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI:
Series- Eragon
1) Eragon

J.K. ROWLING:
Series: Harry Potter
1) The Sorcerer's Stone
2) The Chamber of Secrets
3) The Prisoner of Azkaban
4) The Goblet of Fire
5) The Order of the Phoenix
6) The Half-blood Prince
7) The Deathly Hallows

ANGIE SAGE:
Series- Septimus Heap
1) Magyk

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE:
Romeo and Juliet

LEMONY SNICKET:
The Unauthorized Autobiography of Lemony Snicket

Series- A Series of Unfortunate Events
1) The Bad Beginning
2) The Reptile Room
3) The Wide Window
4) The Miserable Mill
5) The Austere Academy
6) The Ersatz Elevator
7) The Vile Village
8) The Hostile Hospital
9) The Carnivorous Carnival
10) The Slippery Slope
11) The Grim Grotto
12) The Penultimate Peril
13) The End

SOPHOCLES:
Antigone

MARK TWAIN:
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

WENDELIN VAN DRAANEN:
Flipped

Of Mice and Men

Monday, August 25, 2008

-John Steinbeck-

The problem with most people is that we judge everything in general by first impressions. I think that's why no one ever likes assigned reading. I was completely dreading having to read this book, and believe me, the first page did absolutely nothing to change my mind...

But then, I read farther into the book and this crazy thing happened: I actually liked it! Steinbeck provides an intriguing look at the battles against both the Great Depression and an even greater demise, loneliness.

Verdict:

I was shocked by how much I liked this book. Cannery Row might have been too "out there" for me, but I definitely recommend this classic.

by The Ever Lucid Lisa

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Shades of Simon Gray

Thursday, August 21, 2008

-Joyce McDonald-

This novel explores the intricate levels of character that make up each and every person. When the small New England town of Bellehaven is plagued by crows, five teenagers are forced to reexamine their lives and redeem the legacy of man who was killed two hundred previous. The book is fairly slow-moving, but there are several parts where the plot becomes absolutely gripping.

Verdict:

In the beginning, I had to force myself to comtinue reading, but it was worth it.

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East of the Sun & West of the Moon

-Mercer Mayer-

From the brilliant author who brought the world Little Critter comes a charming retelling of the frog prince. With lyrical dialogue and brilliant illustrations, this book will be sure to capture the attention of any audience, no matter what their age.

Verdict:

When I read this aloud to the neighborhood kids, they loved it. I think the Berenstain Bears may have met their match...

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

-J.K. Rowling-

Who would have thought that an idea jotted down on a napkin would become one of the greatest stories of all time? Also, perhaps, one of the most controversial? With this simple (and brilliant) story, Rowling has quickly become a household name.

Verdict:

Here's an interesting tidbit: The book is known as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in the UK!

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

-J.K. Rowling-

In the compelling sequel, Lord Voldemort becomes a tangible threat and Rowling proves that Harry's beginnings weren't just an accident. This book is sure to earn Rowling a solidified fan base!

Verdict:

Happy reading!

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

-J.K. Rowling-

The third book reveals Harry's last chance at a loving guardian. Personally, I didn't enjoy this novel nearly as much as its predecessors, but I'm still amazed by Rowling's mind-blowing ideas.

Verdict:

Two wands up!

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

-J.K. Rowling-

Just when things begin to brighten for our young hero, fate strikes again, bringing Harry and the Dark Lord together. Rowling entwines the fear induced by Voldemort with the excitement and thrills of competition. Well-written and enrapturing, readers shouldn't miss out on the fourth book!

Verdict:

This book will be a magical experience...

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Tiptop Tips!

1. Always have a notepad close by and write down any thoughts that occur to you while reading. This especially helps with class assignments and remembering that, yes, your mom's birthday is indeed tomorrow.
2. Do not read when tired. You are less likely to remember what you read.
3. Don't forget to take a break every once in a while. Many books are easier to read in small doses.
4. If it's hard to concentrate on a book, try playing music quietly in the background. It may seem more distracting now, but if played at the right volume, it's fairly effective at blocking out other more imposing noises.
5. If time allows, read a book twice. Even a quick skim will give one's memory a much-needed boost.
6. Imagine each chapter as a story of its own - the novel won't seem so long.
7. Is the book getting boring? Try reading aloud. How can you not be entertained by the sound of your own voice?
8. It is almost always easier to read in your pajamas.
9. Mix it up. Books of various genres won't make your favorites seem so predictable.
10. No matter how much you want to believe you have night vision, odds are, you don't. Always read with proper lighting.
11. Read to little kids! It might not seem appealing right at this moment, but someday, you'll be able to look back on your life and say, "Well, I wasn't so much of a failure..."
12. Don't read anything your audience (whether it's you or someone else) won't understand. Otherwise, your efforts will just be a waste of time. We can't have that, can we?

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