Hey =): What are some books you could recommend to a 15 year old starter?
I’m an aspiring writer but my mentor said that reading can really widen my vocabulary, so I just want to know some good books out there for teens, of course with a fine writing style. I’ve finished Twilight a week ago but sadly, I wasn’t satisfied with the writing style.
Please recommend me a book, also with the name of the author and if possible, include a brief summary about the book.
Thanks in advance.
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Answer by Brooke
harry potter!!!
The Giver by Lois Lowry?Answer by Nina
Well, you´re going to need to read some books you might not like sometimes.
But I truly hope I can see your work one day in the future!
Im also a writer, and these books have helped me out a lot.
I hope you find the right books for you 🙂
Books:
– Where the Red Fern Grows
– the five people you meet in heaven
– Lord of the Rings (these books are particularly dificult to read, so I would recomend them at a later time, but give them a go!)
Authors:
– Lynsay Sands
– Charlotte Brontë
Best of luck,
Nina
Hm, Twilight, my dear, has nothing to do with literature, to be honest. If you look for fine writings I strongly recommend Oscar Wilde and his ”Dorian Gray”. Magnificent piece of art, indeed. I think you will need to check in your library, because I think there isn’t one in market for 5 years. Also, I would encourage you to read ”Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. It’s deeply philosophic, so try to read it several times, just like ”Little prince” by Exuperi. Try reading some hard pieces like ”Illiad”, ”Hamlet”, ”Decameron” etc. It may not improve your writing so much, but you will get a sense of how you should develop your writings, and what values made that pieces so famous in their time and now. As for the modern writing art, all ”Harry Potter” books are very nicely written and you should definitely read all of them.
”Dorian Gray” is the finest piece I read for quite a time. Dorian Gray is a young British man, who has it all: youth, beauty, wealth, reputation. He is a inspiration for artists like Basil Holvord, Dorian’s friend. He often poses and Basil paints. One day Basil painted a picture, so great, that Dorian was jelous of it’s beauty. He envies the paintings youth, and he is scared of getting old, and he uncouncesly sells his soul to the devil, in return of eternal beauty. He notices that picture is getting old, ugly, demonic, so he hides it on his attic, far away from public eye. His demented inside leads him from sin to sin, and he becomes torn apart by the death of his love, loss of friends, and his bad lifestyle.
”Alchemist” probably the best Coelho’s work is a story about pursuing your dreams. I wont tell you the story because everyone sees it different, and full reading would not be interesting with it. But its a brilliant piece.
Almost forgot, having a diary helps. Write down your thoughts, even though you think your style is pathetic, you need to start from something, right? Doing researches helps also, finding new artists, reading their books, even reviewing and critisizing them is a boost for your skill.
Good luck!
P.S. Sorry for my English, it’s not my first language.
Answer by SkepsikymaWuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte
A girl falls in love with a Gypsy boy adopted by her father. However, she marries a wealthy friend instead, and the boy is heartbroken. Soon, he is consumed by rage, and his ploys for vengeance destroy everyone around them. Classic romance. Read the first few pages: https://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0486478033/ref=sib_fs_bod?ie=UTF8&p=S00B&checkSum=qnJU8UIFruyvcXUw%2FyEA9k6odPK%2Fdr6tm2SelVBtASo%3D#reader-link
Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand
A woman who runs a transcontinental railroad tries to save a country that is falling apart as the men and women of ability begin to mysteriously disappear. A sweeping and moving novel, I don’t want to describe much more, because I might give things away. Wonderful plot, characters, and description.
Read the first few pages: https://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0452011876/ref=sib_fs_bod?ie=UTF8&p=S00L&checkSum=0%2BdopPBXDtL0xP9MGVNMOjhBoPw20tJQJRlFOphnaFw%3D#reader-link
Memoirs of a Geisha, by Arthur Golden
A young girl is sold by her father, and must learn to live in an exotic and foreign world, where she isn’t always made to feel welcome. This book is beautiful stylistically, you could learn a lot from it. Read the first few pages: https://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1400096898/ref=sib_fs_bod?ie=UTF8&p=S00K&checkSum=qnJU8UIFruzoznEeENObBcbgBFE87E1ffLS8IZ661S4%3D#reader-link
If you’re thinking of doing fantasy, JRR Tolkien’s books are a must (Lord of the Rings, especially).
Answer by Crimson pearlAs your question implies that you want a book for its core, meaning, style and language, then suggesting books for pure entertainment purposes only, would be too silly.
of course it was a bad way to start with twilight seeing as you get nothing from there in any of the two elements mentioned above (no offence really ^^), but starting with deep yet not too complex ones is the first stage to the next. and with that i fear it may be “inappropriate” to suggest obvious things as harry potter or any teen book seeing as that’s not only the norm, but also not what your quesiton implies
well, i can only suggest to head for the classics (and don’t worry they’re not really as complex as it would be expected) in fact they combine the two elements entirely and beautifully giving you rich vocabulary, along with what’s known as experience in writing. THE only books i may give you my full recommendation to head for them right now before the classics is Sarah Dessen’s Books (Just Listen, The truth about Forever, Along for the Ride) as they are both for teens and very true to the heart
so here are ones for a first stage effective learning
1. Little Women – Louisa May Alcott
2. Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen (do i even have to give a review of that!)
3. All other books by Jane Austen should be put in this category as they are hard at first, then ironically by the time they get simpler you realise how complex they are! ^^
4. Paulo Coelho’s Books, eventhough they are translated but they’re still very beautiful to read
5. 100 years of Solitude – Gabrielle Garcia Marques
2nd stage
1. Wuthering Heights – Emily Bronte
2. Virginia Woolf’s books are wayyy complex but a best of the best (recommended The Waves…)
3. to Kill a mocking bird – Harper Lee
4. The Catcher in the Rye – J.D Sallinger
5. The Lord of The Rings – J.R.R Tolkien
6. The Ulysses – James Joice
i feel like i made the list too complex and hard compared to twilight 🙂 sorry…really if you wish to stick to light ones there’s always the teen choices: Harry Potter, Blue Bloods, Vampire Academy, The inheritance cycle…suit yourself
N.B: if you do wish to choose the classics then do be careful of the old english style as that was my biggest problem in vocab -i collected too many old english words that i thought i could use normally- to my waste 🙂
here’s Just Listen’s review as i hope you start with it:
it’s about a girl named Annabel who is a model with a glass house but nothing is what it seems like, the story starts with befriending a cerain guy named Owen who defines the true meaning of music for her. There’s a certain event that is not explained thoughout the whole book to be revealed in the end only, and every character has a story behind it with sufferings and ambitions…it’s a very well-written, deep, uplifting and captivating book that i’m sure you’ll like.
hope i helped
sorry for the long answer 🙂
For a young adult/teen Meg Cabot’s young adult books. She is the best author. Also best selling. She wrote tons of books including the Princess Diaries (Movies based on her books), Mediator (upcoming movie), 1-800-Missing (TV show based on her books), All-American Girl (up coming movie), Jinx, Airhead and more. She has adult books too, so you can grow with her.
If you want more info or any of the authors website’s email me.
You should use the website, What Should I read Next. This website will make perfect suggestions based on what you have read.
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