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Mel Skinner's Recommendations for Books
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The Last UnicornThe Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $4.95
My favorite book of all time is Peter S. Beagle's fantasy, 'The Last Unicorn'.
New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2)New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2) by Stephenie Meyer
Buy new: $4.25 / Used from: $2.00
For some reason this was my favorite in the Twilight Saga. I think that might be abnormal, but the darker or sadder tone of the book seemed to resonate more with me.
Dreaming of YouDreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.88
Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas is my favorite romance novel. I have read it at least seven times. I absolutely adore her characters. Derek, in particular, has been prominent in my memory.
Something Rotten (Horatio Wilkes Mysteries)Something Rotten (Horatio Wilkes Mysteries) by Alan M. Gratz
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.84
I heard Alan Gratz speak on a panel of Authors. He was humble and funny, and he answered questions with thoughtful responses. So, though the subject of the book didn't really interest me, I started to read Something Rotten and found his skillful writing and entertaining characters to be well worth my time.
Something WickedSomething Wicked by Alan M. Gratz
Buy new: $13.25 / Used from: $0.75
Something Wicked by Alan Gratz was even better than Something Rotten. I found it difficult to obtain in some bookstores, but Amazon seems to have it, which is great. Honestly, he is one of a handful of authors in the YA genre that have impressed me, and continue to do so.
Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) by Stephenie Meyer
Buy new: $5.50 / Used from: $2.43
Twilight is a YA vampire romance by Stephenie Meyer. This book was introduced to me by another Author (Teresa Medeiros). Stephenie Meyer has a gift for characterization.
Eclipse (The Twilight Saga, Book 3)Eclipse (The Twilight Saga, Book 3) by Stephenie Meyer
Buy new: $11.47 / Used from: $2.98
Another excellent YA read. This book seemed to be a bit more active than the first two. And while it had some odd occurrences, it was very fascinating.
The Harry Potter Complete Collection Books 1-7The Harry Potter Complete Collection Books 1-7 by J.K.Rowling
Buy used from: $75.98
The Harry Potter series is known and loved worldwide. I, as well, have really enjoyed J.K. Rowling's books. If you haven't tried them, you are missing out.
Ouran High School Host Club 1Ouran High School Host Club 1 by Bisco Hatori
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $17.20
Ouran High School Host Club is another great manga. I was introduced to it through the anime, which I might note recently got English dubbed by Funimation. Anyhow, the story always makes me laugh.
Mars #2Mars #2 by Fuyumi Soryo
Buy used from: $0.46
Mars is an older manga, and it is my favorite. Unfortunately, the volumes are difficult to get a hold of. But if you can, and you love manga, this is a great romantic series.
Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, Book 1)Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, Book 1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.29
I have met Sherrilyn Kenyon and I have to say she is the funniest author I know of. She is also kind and compassionate, and often very selfless. Her humor shows very strongly in her writing, though she is a Paranormal Romance Novelist.
Gone with the WindGone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Buy new: $12.96 / Used from: $7.52
Gone with the Wind is a classic that I have enjoyed since I was in middle school. Scarlet is a character so well written she seems more of a historical figure, rather than a fictional one. I love the book and the movie.
The Lord of the RingsThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy used from: $29.95
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy is classic fantasy. J.R.R. Tolkien had an awesome gift for creating new worlds. If you haven't tried the books, you should.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NimhMrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien
Buy used from: $13.98
This was one of my favorite stories when I was younger. I still love the tale. I even like the animated movie they adapted from it. A very good book.
Black BeautyBlack Beauty by Anna Sewell
Buy new: $4.95 / Used from: $0.36
Black Beauty was a favorite of mine since elementary school. I always had a great love of horses. This book showed me the darker side of things, but also reminded me of why I loved horses to begin with.
Thoroughbred #01 A Horse Called WonderThoroughbred #01 A Horse Called Wonder by Joanna Campbell
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $0.01
I started reading this series in middle school. I recall how much I enjoyed them, how much my friends enjoyed them. So I would definitely recommend this series for Teens.
The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High AdventureThe Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure by William Goldman
Buy new: $8.00 / Used from: $3.75
The Princess Bride is an excellent classic. In turn, it is exciting and it makes me laugh. Best of all, there is a happy ending. And I always found it funny that William Goldman and I share a birth date, though not the same year.