Listmania!
Compilation of the Best Reads for Teens
By an Amazon.com customer
And Then There Were NoneAnd Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $3.32
This book made me love the genre, and the author. A twisted tale of retribution and just rewards that had me guessing until the very end. Also try " The Man in the Brown Suit" and "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd".
The Eight: A NovelThe Eight: A Novel by Katherine Neville
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.01
The Thirteenth Tale: A NovelThe Thirteenth Tale: A Novel by Diane Setterfield
Buy new: $17.16 / Used from: $0.12
A mystery novel within a mystery novel. Its gothic feel reminded me of books by the Bronte sisters, and its ingenious plot had so many twists and turns that the ending was quite a shock. I absolutely loved it!
The EdgeThe Edge by Dick Francis
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.70
While onbaord a train racing through Canada where all the attendants are paid actors performing a murder mystery, real murders begin occuring, much to the confusion of everyone aboard.
Murder with Peacocks (Meg Langslow Mysteries)Murder with Peacocks (Meg Langslow Mysteries) by Donna Andrews
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Now for the fun lighthearted mysteries. This book is the beginning of the Meg Lanslow Mystery series and describes the antics of an eccentric family during the choatic time before a wedding.
One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, No. 1)One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, No. 1) by Janet Evanovich
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A funny, fluffy mystery perfect for a lighthearted summer day.
Mr. Monk and The Blue FluMr. Monk and The Blue Flu by Lee Goldberg
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.34
Based on the popular television show, this novel follows the hilarious antics of a dectective with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).
Witch Way to Murder (Ophelia & Abby Mysteries, No. 1)Witch Way to Murder (Ophelia & Abby Mysteries, No. 1) by Shirley Damsgaard
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The Eyre Affair: A Thursday Next NovelThe Eyre Affair: A Thursday Next Novel by Jasper Fforde
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.01
Wonderful start of a series that takes place in an alternate universe where plagarism runs so rampant that a special police force is needed to keep everything in check, airplanes are some of the slowest means of transportation, and scientists have brought back DoDo birds from extinction for use as pets. Highly amusing and enjoyable.
The Big Over Easy: A Nursery CrimeThe Big Over Easy: A Nursery Crime by Jasper Fforde
Buy new: $10.08 / Used from: $0.25
The start of another series by the same author, but this time all of the mystery takes place in a world where nursery rhyme characters live among humans.
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls)I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls) by Ally Carter
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $0.01
Wuthering High: A Bard Academy NovelWuthering High: A Bard Academy Novel by Cara Lockwood
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EnthusiasmEnthusiasm by Polly Shulman
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A cute modern take on Pride and Prejudice. (written in a style similar to Meg Cabot)
Secrets of My Hollywood LifeSecrets of My Hollywood Life by Jen Calonita
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The Five People You Meet in HeavenThe Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
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Can You Keep a Secret?Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.55
The Boy Next DoorThe Boy Next Door by Meggin Cabot
Buy new: $10.07 / Used from: $0.01
I Was A Non-blonde CheerleaderI Was A Non-blonde Cheerleader by Kieran Scott
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Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan BoysMegan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys by Kate Brian
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The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide: Five Complete Novels and One Story (Deluxe Edition)The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide: Five Complete Novels and One Story (Deluxe Edition) by Douglas Adams
Buy used from: $18.48
I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years AwayI'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away by Bill Bryson
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $0.01
A man discovers how much America has changed during his twenty-year absence. Possibly the funniest book I have ever read!
Lying AwakeLying Awake by Mark Salzman
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Written so beautifully its almost poetry, a tale about tough decisions and the possibilty of losing what you treasure the most.
My Life and Hard Times (Perennial Classics)My Life and Hard Times (Perennial Classics) by James Thurber
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Girl with a Pearl EarringGirl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
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Pride and Prejudice (Bantam Classics)Pride and Prejudice (Bantam Classics) by Jane Austen
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Franny and ZooeyFranny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger
Buy new: $11.19 / Used from: $3.39
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Signet Classics)The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Signet Classics) by Mark Twain
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $3.82
Mark Twain's Helpful Hints for Good Living: A Handbook for the Damned Human RaceMark Twain's Helpful Hints for Good Living: A Handbook for the Damned Human Race by Mark Twain
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A compolation of Mark Twain's advice on various subjects like eating to traveling. ( When attending a funeral, it is best not to bring your dog with you)
The Importance of Being EarnestThe Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
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An amusing and hilarious play about mistaken identities.
Much Ado About Nothing (Folger Shakespeare Library)Much Ado About Nothing (Folger Shakespeare Library) by William Shakespeare
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