3.88 avg rating — 62,437 ratings

"This book really helps you see the world through the eyes of someone completely different from you. Even if you don't like it, it still gives a lot of insight and debunks some of the misconceptions about autism. "

3.91 avg rating — 296,120 ratings

"Simply a must-read for younger readers. "

4.38 avg rating — 338,637 ratings

"Hilarious and intellectual, but a lot more complicated than the movie. This book portrays philosophical and intellectual ideas in a funny way that teens can understand. "

4.20 avg rating — 175,525 ratings

"This is an easy-to-read book that includes some intellectual ideas, while also being exciting. "

4.10 avg rating — 1,354,434 ratings

"Another coming-of-age story that involves (somewhat forbidden) romance, honest writing, and relate-able characters. "

4.15 avg rating — 1,609,575 ratings

"Just read this. I guarantee that you'll love it. "

3.86 avg rating — 273,210 ratings

"This is a short novel about life and living, from the point of view of a seagull. "

3.94 avg rating — 1,756,113 ratings

"An honest and beautiful story of a boy who is left completely alone (or with a tiger...?) on a lifeboat after a ship has capsized. If you've seen the movie, you'll really enjoy the book! "

4.12 avg rating — 2,814,989 ratings

"A beautifully told tale about a so-called "dystopian" world. This book really gets you thinking about right and wrong, and teaches you to be happy with the world you live in. "

4.35 avg rating — 251,731 ratings

"This book takes you on a journey with William Stoner from about college, to the day he dies. It really helps you understand life and shows that life is not a story: there is no exact beginning or main event. "

3.70 avg rating — 3,208,111 ratings

"A must-read about human nature. "

3.96 avg rating — 1,751,654 ratings

"Incredibly sad and honest, with characters that teens can either fall in love with or relate to. Also, there is a lot of discussion about loss and death. "

4.30 avg rating — 97,511 ratings

"This book is about Persia and the impact of the Islamic revolution. It allows you to really understand more about the world and its history. "

4.26 avg rating — 325,411 ratings

"Deeply philosophical, albeit controversial. It's good for teens since it will really get them thinking. "

4.35 avg rating — 9,939,404 ratings

"Although this book is extremely popular nowadays, it really is a must-read. The focus of the book was not meant to be on romance, but rather on the dystopian world that is shockingly similar to our current world. "

3.89 avg rating — 1,599,967 ratings

"A book about a boy with an unspecified disorder (something like autism). While reading it, you really get a feel for the narrator's personality, making it easier for you to understand peoples' motives in daily life. "

4.24 avg rating — 2,006,221 ratings

"Just read it. "

4.02 avg rating — 4,570,444 ratings

"A classic "fairy-tale" that is not, in fact, about a farm. Full of metaphors, this book not only discusses historical events, but also philosophical ideas and human nature. Everyone should read this; it's easy enough to understand. "

3.80 avg rating — 3,902,166 ratings

"Not the best novel of all time, but one that everyone should read. "

4.20 avg rating — 5,484,260 ratings

"Not only is this pretty much the original dystopian novel, but it also discusses intellectual ideas like the nature of truth and reality, and if anything really matters at all. A bit complicated for the less intellectual readers, but good nonetheless. "

4.38 avg rating — 1,367,083 ratings

"An autobiography by Wiesel about his time in concentration camps. Beautifully but harshly told.
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4.03 avg rating — 1,053,889 ratings

"One of Shakepeare's best! "