The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett by Chelsea Sedoti

The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett by Chelsea Sedoti - 383 pages

I chose this book because it was the Big Library Read.  While I love reading teen selections, I don't know that I would have normally chosen this particular one.  I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised.  This novel dealt with many teen issues, such as self-esteem, bullying and suicide.  There were times I laughed and times I cried, as I could envision myself in the main character's shoes.  I would encourage anyone that deals with teenagers or has a teenager at home to read this novel.

Thirteen Reasons Why - Jay Asher

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher - 288 Pages

Clay Jenson returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker - his classmate and crush - who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah's voice tells him that there are thirteen reasons she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out why. Clay spends the night crisscrossing his town with Hannah as his guide. He becomes a first-hand witness to Hannah's pain, and learns the truth about himself - a truth he never wanted to face.