BOOK CLUB PANIC

[penmage]

I'm suddenly having a panic attack. My teen book club is meeting this weekend, and I haven't picked the next book for us to read, and suddenly I'm riddled with panic. I haven't read enough books. I don't own enough books! What do I pick?

You know and I know I've read a billion books, but suddenly I can't think of anything and everything I think about seems wrong. Getting a second opinion would help, I think.

Here's my criterion: the age group is 11-14, girls. They're all really strong readers. The book we pick should be high level, but free of any content parents might find objectionable, what with me being married to the rabbi and all that. No sex, no major profanity.

Our previous reads have been The Shadow Thieves by Anne Ursu and Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson.

I'd like to read with them something that they probably haven't already read, so I'd prefer a newer title--also because it will be easier for them to find copies of a book that's newer on the market.

PLEASE TO GIVE ME SUGGESTIONS.

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[thumbelinablues.livejournal.com]

I don't have Bones with me, although I do have Princess and I was planning on going to the KGB tonight. Trying to drag Lindsay as well, in which case you'll know me by being with her; if not, I'll be there in a black hat with a red flower on it. :0)

[penmage.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Lots of people I like in the same place at the same time is never not good. I'll drop my Lindsay's LJ and give her some extra encouragment to come on out.

You'll know my by the curly hair and big stone pendant. Or by looking at my snowman pictures and recognizing me. You know, whichever.

See you tonight!