A gritty teen book ideal for mature readers, "Hurricane Song: a novel of New Orleans" by Paul Volponi is set during Hurricane Katrina. Can Miles and his father have a positive relationship? Before they can answer this question they first have to survive.

Here is a balanced review of the young adult novel "Matched" by Ally Condie - the first in the exciting trilogy. This dystopian teen novel describes a futuristic world where officials decide your life for you - and everyone seems happy about it. When 17 year old Cassia starts questioning these pre-made choices, a lot happens.

If motivation for running is an issue for you, this article will help you fix it. This article is designed for beginner or near beginner runners, or those who have taken a significant break from running and want to get back into it. If you want to run but have lost your motivation (or never had any to begin with!) you're in the right place. Here you'll get fun ways to become motivated to run based on your running personality. And no, the questions are not about running!

HIV positive teen Emerson Price is having a hard time adjusting to living with her dad and stepmother. This teen book explores the difficulties and stigma that HIV positive teens can face.

If you will be traveling in France, some other parts of Europe or parts of North Africa you’ll need to converse in French. This guide explains how you can instantly improve your pronunciation of French words by addressing the top 4 most common mistakes made by native English speakers. Don’t worry; these are easy to fix.

Once you master these 4 easy rules, you'll be less likely to be taken for a foreigner and it'll look like you've put so much more effort into your learning. This just makes for a smoother experience for your travels; people are going to be more appreciative.

"Before I Fall" by Lauren Oliver is a teen novel about popularity, friendship and consequences of actions. In "Before I Fall", Lauren Oliver delivers a unique and gripping plot which any high school girl will enjoy. This book is a great young adult read.