(Part 2) Best teen family issues fiction books according to redditors

http://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Jackson-James-Daley/dp/1929345062

Well, I have no horse in this race, but here's the link

http://www.amazon.com/Skunk-Girl-Sheba-Karim/dp/B0045JK6I8

This is hardly an example of great literature, but the book Skunk Girl made me realize that my experience growing up was similar to a lot of desi women in North America. Highly recommended to current teenage girls who get confused about where they belong.

A high school student felt "uncomfortable" after reading Identical in an optional, after-school reading club, so now the district is proposing permission slips for any student reading any book classified as YA, even if it contains no "controversial" themes.

Boing Boing writeup here, and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is looking into it.

The upside is that this is a proposal - it hasn't become a rule yet.

There's the Crank series by Ellen Hopkins. I think it's written in free-verse poetry though.

Hmmm ... I don't have a top pick for you then. Stories that cover the topics in different ways would be:

Cory Doctorow in For The Win, Eastern Standard Tribe or maybe a short story collection

Cory generally covers the near future, so social changes that may be happening now. For the Win is a pretty interesting take on how the internet might give some power back to the people rather than capital owners.

I don't love either of them, but Metamorphosis of the Prime Intellect and Manna both consider the impacts of technology on society, the second more so. Both are free, but much longer than my earlier recommendations.

Sorry I can't narrow it down more.

1.) Something that is blue.
This Neblua Funko Pop is not only cute, but also BLUE.
Because Mother's Day is around the corner, how about this gorgeous necklace?
Not only that, but are you a fidget kinda preson? Then this is the perfect thing for you!

2.) Something that says summer (literally or figuratively).
Gotta love summer! You know what comes with summer? Sunflowers!
For some reason, pineapples really remind me of summer. I can't really say why. They just, like, SCREAM "summer" to me.
Summer, to me, also means relaxing with a good book. And what better book than the next one in the Mara Dyer series by Michelle Hodkin?

3.) Something food related that is unusual.
Not sure if this counts as unusual, but I thought it was quite abnormal...
Also, I can't say I've ever seen a water melon cake-topper, though I'm no expert on cake toppers.
Also, if horror movies and the undead are your kinda thing, how about a side-dish of zombie?


4.) Something you want to gift to someone else, and tell me why.
I really want to gift this beautiful Pop moment to my brother, because he's amazing and deserves all the things.
I also want to gift this soundtrack to my sister because she's always singing, and I know it'd makes her happy.

5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it!
Oh my gosh, you are totally asking the right person. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer is one of the best books that has ever existed. Not only that, but it's a series! Also, my username is taken from the first page of the book, so that must mean that it's good. It's got suspense, kids with powers, and some horror themes. It's just overall a great book. PLEASE check it out!
Another good book series is the Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard. The final book is coming out this year, so I'm excited!
Why stop there? Another great book is All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. It will break your heart, but in a good way. It's a beautifully written book. I'm not sure what genre you like, but it reminded me of the genre of books like The Fault in Our Stars and Everything, Everything.
Another great series is The Darkest Minds series by Alexandra Bracken. Not only is a great series, but there's also a movie coming out in August that's based off the books! Better get reading. ;)

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!
These are totally adorable AND affordable! Talk about a deal.
Like writing? This notebook would be the excellent choice for the writer within! Or just someone who likes taking notes.
Have a cat? How 'bout some good ol' catfood?

7.) Something related to dogs. (Bonus point if it works for my GSD)
I don't know what GSD means I'M SORRY! But here is the cutest alligator plushie. Like if I was a dog I would legit want it for myself.
I stumbled across this adorable squirrel set thing and I am internally squeeing at the cuteness.
Okay by now I really want a dog. Somebody send me one pronto. Here's an adorable taco plush, because heck it's cute and funny and I really want a puppy.

8.) Something that is not useful, but so awesome you must have it.
Oh boy, you shouldn't have asked. It's the most expensive thing on my wishlist, and it's beautiful. I know, I know, it's a book, but it's more than that! It's a HUGE book with photographs from my favorite, most-loved movie series! Seriously. Words cannot describe how cool of a book it is. And there's a limited number of them made, and there's only 3 left in stock. But I digress. It's not what one would consider useful, but it sure is awesome.
Wait, what's that? I haven't mentioned Kylo Ren in 2 minutes? Oh boy, better change that. Yes, I love Kylo Ren. I'm aware that is a touchy subject with people. I don't care. I have a shrine in my room for Kylo Ren. This pillow is not what most people would call necessary, though honestly I would probably beg to differ.
Pretty much everyone can agree that Funko Pops aren't necessary, but they are so much fun oh my gosh. Like, for instance, this somewhat expensive yet cool Darth Vader Pop.

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why?
I love movies. With a passion. But my favorite movies of all time, are The Hunger Games movies. If that wasn't evident by the massive expensive book above, then I don't know what is. But honestly, they're great movies. I know they're not for everyone, but they hold a special place in my heart.
Someone recently gifted me Moulin Rouge, and honestly it is so good. So, I also, of course, recommend that. It has singing, great vocalists, great songs, and a great plot. It also has Ewan McGregor, so what's not to like?
I saw Logan (the final Wolverine movie in theaters, and it is such a beautiful movie. Very sad, but very beautiful. The best Wolverine movie in my opinion. 10/10 would watch/cry again.
Another great futuristic movie is V for Vendetta. It's a well-known movie, and it's very good.
If you're into horror, I love the most recent Carrie movie. I know it's not for everyone, but I really liked it.

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain.
I mean, I think it's pretty self-explanatory, but this bat would make a great weapon in the apocalypse. Also, if you're into leading an army and "saving" people, this bat will probably get you there. (Ahem I totally didn't just buy this bat for myself cough.)
Not sure if bright green is the way to go in the apocalypse, but I'm sure a bow and arrow set would keep you alive for a little bit. Especially if you happen to be Daryl Dixon (though I guess he technically has a crossbow... I digress).
Don't try and tell me that in the apocalypse you won't get peckish. Everyone knows that snacks will be the first to go. Better stock up on those sweet, sweet snacks.

Ellen Hopkins is a really unique author who writes about drug addiction, mental illnesses etc in sort of “poem” form. They’re super easy to ready but highly addicting. Probably written at a young adult level but they hit me really hard when I read them in my early 20’s
impulse is a great place to start
identical is very well written and dives into some intense mental illness
crank (series) is also written in the same style and all about drug addiction

They’re all older and you can probably find them at your local library. They’ll take less than 2 days to read haha

https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Place-Has-No-Atmosphere/dp/0142406805

This Place Has No Atmosphere by Paula Danziger?

I think you may like Patrick Ness' Chaos Walking Trilogy or just the first one to start The knife of Never Letting Go

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Synopsis:

Prentisstown isn't like other towns. Everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts in an overwhelming, never-ending stream of Noise. Just a month away from the birthday that will make him a man, Todd and his dog, Manchee -- whose thoughts Todd can hear too, whether he wants to or not -- stumble upon an area of complete silence. They find that in a town where privacy is impossible, something terrible has been hidden -- a secret so awful that Todd and Manchee must run for their lives.

But how do you escape when your pursuers can hear your every thought?

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A book I would like is Pushing the limits!

Even if you don't pick mine, I hope you give it a peek! Thank you! :D

There were actually official books written from Rory's perspective, here's one and you can find links to others on the page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gilmore-Girls-Like-Mother-Daughter/dp/0060510234

Edit. Here's one written by ASP herself: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228855.The_Other_Side_of_Summer

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   Thanks for the contest!

Gift One is an ice cream maker, which I can use during the summer to make yummy treats for friends and family.

Gift Two would be a kindle version of The Chaos Walking book trilogy. I've heard wonderful things about this series and have been looking forward to reading it. C'mon...gimme.

You both look wonderful today :)

Thanks for the super awesome contest! You guys are great!

Is this it?
https://www.amazon.com/Time-You-Read-This-Dead/dp/1423130219

This Place Has No Atmosphere by Paula Danzinger:

http://www.amazon.com/This-Place-Has-No-Atmosphere/dp/0142406805

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer is the first of 3 books in the series (the second is out, the third isn't yet) about a girl named Mara who wakes up in the hospital after a building collapses and kills 3 of her friends and she doesn't remember any of it and then weird stuff happens to her afterwards. The first two books are creepy and interesting and really good.

Was it Burned by Ellen Hopkins?

http://www.amazon.com/Burned-Ellen-Hopkins/dp/1416903550/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1376264203&sr=8-5&keywords=Ellen+Hopkins

They are very thick books.

Fallout (Lois Lane) comes out on May 1st. It's a Young Adult Novel

And she had a "One Shot" last February

In the meantime, there's a Lois Lane YA novel coming in May.

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IT's called Jesus Jackson. Due out in October from Poisoned Pen/Poisoned Pencil.

like this?

Incarnate it was pretty interesting the whole concept of reincarnation and a new soul appearing when everyone elses souls had been around for thousands of years.
scarlet for me have not read yet
thanks for the contest

okay i think she should do this

DON'T KILL ME GINGER especially for using your pic!

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Boomerang sounds like a fun toy :) This book is one I've wanted to read for awhile :)

Ready, Player One is a great read, and there is nothing like it. I'll give you something similar. Cory Doctorow, who is mentioned in Ready, Player One has two YA novels. Little Brother is very apt considering the whole Snowden situation. For the gamer in you I recommend For the Win, it's the modern day successor to Upton Sinclair's, The Jungle.

Here it is on amazon I am going to buy it later.

At least you don't have the hairy pakistani muslim gene. http://www.amazon.com/Skunk-Girl-Sheba-Karim/dp/0374370117

I just finished reading the first Jack Reacher novel by Lee Child. I really liked it, especially for a last minute purchase at the train station. :)

If I Stay by Gayle Forman http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0020BUWX2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_cNr.tb112MWBX

Was it This Place Has No Atmosphere?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0142406805/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_mKwwub05V21MD

I don't remember the part about the eyelashes, but it's been a while since I've read it.

http://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Book-One-Karen-Lynch-ebook/dp/B00HJ9N3JU

A non mobile link.

I wish she would make an encyclopedia. I hate Pottermore. I want something like what Cassandra Clare did or (sorry!) Stephenie Meyer did. I think if she got a design team behind her it would be amazing. These books are amazing and the designers would kick ass at helping her. 1 2 3

I ain't birthed no babies! This makes me happy because the green on the end is the prettiest EVAR and it's a rainbow! Mmmm.

Happy Birfday!! She is an amazing author!!

Is this it?

https://www.amazon.com/Shadowhunters-Codex-Mortal-Instruments/dp/1442416920

Here is the mobile version of your link

Title: Talk

Genre: Young Adult, Coming of Age

Synopsis:

Talk

Sometimes the past just won't let go. You wake up and everything has changed. Your whole world is turned upside down. And you know that things will never be the same.

Four lives, two different roads, two destinations: a psychiatric hospital or the morgue.

The Hales are an all American middle-class family on the outside. But behind their masquerade, each member of the family has their own dark secrets.

For Susie, she's the oldest and the most responsible, the voice of reason in the family, and maintained the facade of happiness. But dig a little deeper and find a girl still scared, looking for her father's love, and substituting it with sex and alcohol.

For Mary, she is the youngest and suffered the most from their painful childhood, can only find peace through cutting and is in a constant battle with her parents, her sister and her life.

George Hale is a charming man, who chose to live an unconventional life, and stubbornly forced those ideals on his family. He drank. He would pick fights. He would disappear for days on end only to return and uproot them from their life and they would find some new place to live in.

Secrets like the ones the girls were harboring paled in comparison to the ones that their parents were keeping from them, each other, and everyone else.

When Mary reached the breaking point and decided that enough was enough and tries to end it all, she was given a second chance at life in with therapy and a treatment center. Susie was determined to help her sister fight and discover their shared demons that brought them here in the first place.

Type of Feedback: Do you like the story? Do you like the writing style? The characters? The plot? Anything!

All feedback is welcome and you can leave reviews on Amazon.

eBook Link

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J9V3ZJZ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2

Paperback Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1728621372/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i6

This book was an amazing eye opener for me. It is about 3 teens who meet in a mental hospital after failed suicide attempts. Each one having their own reasons why they did it. It makes you cherish life and what you have. Reading this book gave me a newfound appreciation for life and friendship. I was in a depression when I found this book and it really opened my eyes to everything.

Just to clarify if I can I'd like to just enter for 2nd and lower. I have a tablet for reading. Thank you for the contest.

It is an actual book > http://www.amazon.com/Skunk-Girl-Sheba-Karim/dp/0374370117