J.K. Rowling has written a series of books for young adults that has renewed many teenagers' interest in reading. The first book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," introduces a world where young people go to wizard school, learn spells and ride broomsticks. The Harry Potter books are engaging and find young adults dealing with real-life situations such as friendships, relationships, and difficult teachers. Through the series we watch the characters grow up and grow emotionally.
The Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer is very popular for teens. The series of four books begins with "Twilight." The books set the stage for a dramatic romance between Bella, a teenage girl, and Edward, a very old vampire forever trapped in the body of a teenage boy. The books pick up pace with a love triangle between Edward, Bella, and a boy (and werewolf) named Jacob. The series is creative, fun, and addicting; teenage girls will love its emotional drama and suspense.
"Uglies" is a book by Scott Westerfeld that plays on every teen girl's insecurity. The main character lives in a society in which upon turning 16, girls undergo an operation to make them pretty. Everyone must conform to the same beauty standard or go through life being "ugly." The drama intensifies when friends Tally and Shay question what it means to be pretty and run away. The series includes three other books that continue the enthralling story.