Book Recomendations for 14 Year Old Girl

[Drummergal42]

If you have taken time to read this post, can you try to help me, please?
~I am a 14 year old girl.
~I love murder mystery books.
~I also like to read "creepy" books that involve ghost hauntings and Vampires.
~I also enjoy some teen coming of age novels.
~I also enjoy Romance, but it doesn't have to be the plot of the book
~I don't like Historical Fiction, the plot can take place in a certain time era and slightly revolve around an event, but the whole plot of the book can't be around the one event
~I'm not really into any magical worlds
~I like books that have crime
~Adventure is good
~Some sad books are ok once in a while
~I am a pretty advanced reader I can comprehend alot of books.
~I do not care how thick a book is as long as I enjoy it.
~I have been to my library many times to look for books, but I have read all the books in my genre intrest.
I like:
The Christoper Killer by Alane Ferguson
Angel of Death by Alane Ferguson
Vampire Diaries Series by L.J. Smith
The Intruders by E.E. Richardson
The Mediator Series by Meg Cabot
1-800-WHERERU Series by Meg Cabot
Basically all of Meg Cabots books except Princess Diaries
Peeps by Scott Westerfield
The Author Joan Lowry Nixon
Whatever Happened to Cass McBride by ???
ect.

I don't like:
Gossip Girl Series
The Click Series

I LOVE MURDER MYSTERIES!

Thanks Abunch! :D

Currently Reading: The Circle of Blood by Alane Ferguson
Next: The Twilight Series

[antiprefix]

I couldn't lend any sincere recommendations given the material you've listed. However, I think you should read The Prophet by Kahil Gibra, as it should be a requirement for any prospective teenager seeking knowledge or discernible attitudes.

[Kent Edwins]

If you haven't read the original "Dracula" by Bram Stoker, you are now long overdue! Seriously, though Stoker's isn't the first Vampire story, he certainly can be looked as the frontman of Vampire tales. Also, though this is a bit of a stretch, I would also recommend "The Scar" by China Mieville to you. "The Scar" is actually the sequel to another book, "Perdido Street Station", but one can be read without knowledge of the other. It is not a "vampire story", per se, but one of the main characters is a vampire.

Also, "Sophies World" is a nice mystery novel that is really an introduction to the world of philosophy in disguise. It is written from the point of view of a teenage girl and, though it's not a real page turner, I've never met anyone who wasn't glad that they read it. It's got a great ending, good enough beginning, and a middle that's a little boring yet interesting enough to keep you reading whilst learning about the different philosophers.

[Kafka's Crow]

The Book of Lost Things creepy coming-of-age novel by John Connolly, loads of fairy tale creatures, blood, guts and a very mysterious Crooked Man:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-Lost-Things-John-Connolly/dp/0340899484/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1206918070&sr=8-1

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon, another 'young adult' sort of book, a murder-mystery with a twist. The narrator and protagonist is autistic which gives the story a very, very unique flavour:

http://www.amazon.com/Curious-Incident-Dog-Night-Time/dp/1400032717/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1206918277&sr=8-1

Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami. Kafka Tamura (spellings??) wants to be the toughest 15 year old in the world. He runs away from home but finds himself caught up in mysterious circumstances, out-of-body experiences, murder, incest and a friendship with an androgynous character! Loads of magic because a character can talk to cats!!!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kafka-Shore-Haruki-Murakami/dp/0099458322/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1206918518&sr=8-1

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. A lost book, a dead author, the haunted house, the young lovers! Everything is there. Set in Barcelona, it is exotic and gripping:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadow-Wind-Carlos-Ruiz-Zafon/dp/0753820250/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1206918784&sr=8-1

These are some of the 'racier' or fast-paced books that I would recommend to any teenager planning to get into reading 'proper' books. All very contemporary, all quite recent. I am sure these books will not 'bore' you.

[kratsayra]

Maybe you could try Anne Rice's books if you haven't read them yet? A lot of people like them, although I must admit I never got into them.

Most of what I liked around age 14 is sci-fi and fantasy, so not your genre really. Unfortunately, I can't think of anything else.

[Tournesol]

Hi Drummergal!

I think you should read 'The Chrysalids' by John Wyndham.
It's a mixture of science fiction and a little horror, plus teenage romance. It's cool, and it'll keep your interest without becoming overwhelming. Also, it's not too long, so that you can read other books along with this one.

Have fun reading!

[believin]

How about The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova?

I agree about Dracula — you would probably like to read that. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein too.

[Cairo]

The Giver is an excellent novel. I'm sure that it's appropriate for you, and it's a very quick read. (:

The Black Tattoo by Sam Enthoven...might not be appropriate, but it's a very good novel. I love Mr. Enthoven's writing style especially.
However, the novel is about two boys' venture into Hell and it's a little demonic. There aren't a lot of terrible scenes, but it's a little strange to read...hahaha.

Happy book-hunting! (:

[Anza]

I love your book choices!!

Might I suggest "A Great And Terrible Beauty" by Libba Bray?
The series is followed by "Rebel Angels" and "The Sweet Far Thing."

Then there's the Twilight Series "Twilight," New Moon," and "Eclipse." Those ar by Stephanie Meyer.

Then there's "Tithe," Valiant," and "Ironside," by Holly Black.

Hope that helps ^^
Happy book-hunting

[Kafka's Crow]

I love your book choices!!

Might I suggest "A Great And Terrible Beauty" by Libba Bray?
The series is followed by "Rebel Angels" and "The Sweet Far Thing."

Then there's the Twilight Series "Twilight," New Moon," and "Eclipse." Those ar by Stephanie Meyer.

Then there's "Tithe," Valiant," and "Ironside," by Holly Black.

Hope that helps ^^
Happy book-hunting

Excellent choice. I read some of Tithe and all the Spiderwick Chronicles series a couple of years ago. Tithe seems like a good urban fantasy. In my family The Spiderwick Chronicles and Brian Jaques' Redwall Abbey Series are rated above the Harry Potter books.

[JBI]

Selected Tales by Alice Munro. A Little bit difficult, but she should be able to relate to some of those.

[Nico87]

World War Z!

[Drummergal42]

Thanks everyone, I will definitely look in to all the recomendations!

[Drummergal42]

please help me, I really need good books, and I am super picky.

[_JadeRain_]

A Girl Named Disaster- Nancy Farmer

[rachel_bookworm]

Yes Bram Stoker's Dracula is a must!!

Also, anything gothic like The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson?

My mind's gone a little blank

[Anza]

how do you feel about poetry?
Edgar Allan Poe would keep you busy...
and afraid. ^^

[Drummergal42]

how do you feel about poetry?
Edgar Allan Poe would keep you busy...
and afraid. ^^
I've read some Poe before but I think he might be a little bit too twisted for me. Thanks though. The Twilight Series that you recomended looks great, thank you!

[Anza]

*bursts into recitation*
Once upon a midnight dreary
while I pondered weak and weary
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore!!...

No?
So sad.

But please read Poe's "The Conquerer Worm"
It's beautiful.

What about Lord Alfred Tennyson? Read the Lady of Shalott. Poem, 4 pages, typed 10 pt font. Lots of fun!!

And Greek mythology is inexhaustable!

[Drummergal42]

I'll try it. Maybe his poems will intrigue me abit more than The Telltale Heart and The Black Cat. THose were too gruesome for me.

[mayneverhave]

I first read the Catcher and the Rye at 14 and thought it was fantastic.

The novel also makes a good introduction to what is considered classic, or high-literature.

[RJbibliophil]

hmmm... You have very different tastes than I, but you might like Frankenstein or Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde from what I know of those books.

[ben.!]

If you haven't already, read a bit of Stephen King. If you like creepy kind of stuff. Every teenager goes through a Stephen King phase. I've had mine about 2 years ago, I'm 17 now.

In terms of vampire tales, 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King comes to mind.

Then if you like that, I recommend Misery and IT.

For a non-horror novel of his that is excellent, I recommend Hearts in Atlantis.

[Lady Raven]

I highly recommend Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier 91938). It's wonderful blend of mystery and romance reminicent of Jane Eyre.

[Scheherazade]

This thread might be helpful:

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27706&page=3

[Zeruiah]

I recommend Robert Louis Stevenson's short stories like Markheim, The Body Snatcher, Suicide Club, etc. IMO, all of his short stories combine a deep and thoughtful artistic message with a stirring plot. You should definitely give him a try.

[Tarquin]

Naomi's room.

About a girl who gets brutally murdered and her ghost comes back. A ghost killer watches over her with his wife and two gilrs who he also murdered for experiments. It is the main character learning about him, and what the vengful spirit wants from him and his wife

I recemend this book, it is so good, but hard to find. It is out of print but i bought it for 40$ over the internet, that is including tax. It is not very long. I feel in love with this book.

[Drummergal42]

Thanks for all the recommendations! They're great. Feel free to recomend more!

[Trillian]

I was around fourteen when I first discovered Douglas Adams, and have loved him ever since. Try Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It is an adventure of sorts, and will make you laugh out loud, if you like that sort of thing. If you enjoy it, there are about five books in the "trilogy". (I know, a trilogy is 3, but once you read it, you will understand the joke.)

Not to mention, Douglas gives the answer to life, the universe, and everything in Hitchhiker's Guide!:D

[kelby_lake]

I love your book choices!!
Then there's the Twilight Series "Twilight," New Moon," and "Eclipse." Those ar by Stephanie Meyer.

If you like romances, they're a cross between romance and horror/supernatural vampirey stuff. apparantly they're good.

[Tarquin]

Project X, it's about two kids who get picked on in highschool, an ddecide to shoot up the school.

klepto, about a teen who steals.
OH i know.!!!!
Tanith lee's series. Dark Dance, Darkness 1 and personal darkness.
if you like vampire books and such you'll love these books. highly recemended.

[Lioness_Heart]

For murder mystery, what about Sherlock Holmes? Kind of related, The House at Riverton by Kate Morton is a brilliant coming of age book; the main action takes place in 1924, but it isn't really a historical novel as such - it mainly fulfills the romance / kind-of the murder mystery aspect too.

For vampirish/ suspenseful books, how about The Moth Diaries by Rachel Klein or The Book of Dead Days and The Dark Flight Down by Marcus Sedgewick. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is definately worth reading, as is anything by Daphne Du Maurier: I'd reccomend Jamaica Inn as a good starting point.

I agree with the series by Libba Bray starting with A Great and Terrible Beauty; it IS a historical novel, but this really enhances its power as a gothic (romance). It's brilliant as a coming of age book. Although it is a fantasy, the Realms (the magical land) despite being intrinsic to the plot do not dominate. Definately worth reading.

[Bakiryu]

If you like Peeps by Scott Westerfield, you can also read the sequel The Last Days by that same author. And his midnighter series.

[Equilibrium]

Well its stretching your criteria a bit but its one of the few mystery novels i've enjoyed: The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

[Drummergal42]

Again just another thanks to all the recommendations. I am so excited due to my trip to Dayton, Ohio, a 14 hour trip. Now, I will have plenty of beooks to read for the trip. Knowing me, I will soon be out of books to read pretty soon. Again, thanks. Even though I have plenty of books, any other recommendations are fine.

[sprinks]

I like a lot of your book choices in the first post, I've got most that you listed! :p

Perhaps if you haven't already, read stuff by John Marsden. Apart from that I can't suggest anything that I know you'll most likely find, otherwise theres things like Berserk by Ally Kennen, or A Few Minutes Past Midnight by Stuart M. Kaminsky

[samah]

you can read anything for Agatha Christie especially "murder on the orient express" also " interview with a vampire" I think you'll like it and of course " weathering Heights" is always a good book for a 14 year old girl to read and its romantic.

[bounty]

i'd recommend sherlock holmes also...i also like the agatha christie recommendation. and murder on the orient express is one of my favorites of hers.

[Karl Rommel]

Forget the mystery - too limiting, leaving:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sara-Dane-Catherine-Gaskin/dp/055323286X/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208385728&sr=1-15

and:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarissa-Hisory-Young-Lady-Classics/dp/0140432159/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208386175&sr=1-2

[madnessisdivine]

How about some classics like Nancy Drew? they are somewhat old fashioned in time period, but they definately have good mysteries.

[kasie]

I'm surprised no-one has suggested The Night Watch Trilogy by Sergei Lukyanenko. Titles are The Night Watch, The Day Watch and The Twilight Watch. Ignore the blurb ' J K Rowling, Russian style...' - the only connection is that the main character in Book One is an apprentice 'magician', for want of a better word, and there the similarity ends. One of my local bookshops sells them under Children's Literature but I would not put them in front of any child - they would induce nightmares to make the blood run cold! The stories are complex and make you ponder on the nature of Good and Evil - and there are some cracking action scenes. Though I read it in translation it was a good one and flowed well. I think at least the first one has been filmed in Russia but I don't think it has had general release (in UK) though it is available on DVD, either dubbed or with subtitles.

[waryan]

I always enjoyed THE SUICIDE CLUB by R.L. Stevenson, rather short, adventurous and oft comical with a mysterious air about the entire thing.

[aabbcc]

Baudelaire, Ch. - Les Fleurs du Mal, Spleen de Paris;
Poe, E. A. - short mystery stories, poetry;
Nothomb, A. - Mercury (and pretty much anything else by her, I believe you might like her style of writing and the themes she deals with);
Rice, A. - whatever;
Stoker, B. - Dracula (a classic);
Le Fanu, S. - Carmilla (another vampire-lit classic);
Shelley, M. - Frankenstein (and, to comprehend it better and why is it caled "modern Prometheus", also Prometheus Bound, Aeschylus');
Keats' poem La Belle Dame Sans Merci;
Polidori, J. W. - The Vampyre (supposedly it was the base for latter 'romantic vampire' stuff, however I haven't read it personally, just heard of it);
Kostova, E. - The Historian (one of the more recent stuff, and I actually thought it was decent when I read it, also on some travel);
Eco, U. - Il nome della rosa (I personally don't like Eco as writer and prefer him as philosopher and aesthetician, however most people would recommend you this given your preferences);
Stevenson, R. L. - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (again a classic);
Wilde, O. - The Picure of Dorian Gray (an absolute must, though it goes far beyond what you requested; I'd also recommend other Wilde's works);
Quincey, Thomas de - Confessions of an English Opium Eater;
Leroux, G. - The Phantom of the Opera;
Goethe, J. W. - Faust, if you really want an awesome work (but this is one of those who require concentration and aren't really works you'd read to beguile a couple of hours; the same goes for Dante I was about to recommend).

So, a nice mix of pretty much everything I can think of this moment that you might like. Enjoy. ;)