Book Divas

Do you love reading about people overcoming obstacles in their lives? Whether it is losing your job, standing up to peer pressure, suffering the death of a parent or simply growing up, these books offer the best in how to overcome everday life's stumbling blocks. Some are heartwarming, some eye-opening, but all will make you think about the world we live in and the people we live with.

These books just look absolutely amazing!!

6. She's So Dead To Us by Kieran Scott

What would you do if your father lost all of your family's money and the money of your friends' parents,  then left town? Imagine having to return to that place and the friends who have now disowned you. Complete with drama and romance, this book has it all! We can't wait for its release!!

5. Vintage Veronica by Erica S. Perl

Witty, sassy, and sarcastic, this novel about one teenage girl's summer job sorting clothes shows how important it is to find out who you truly are. Veronica experiences the subtlety of peer pressure and the joy of finally being part of a group, but soon finds herself uncomfortable. She soon learns that sometimes, you need to be bolder than your friends, and follow your own heart. Look for Vintage Veronica on sale March 9th, 2010!!

4. I Am An Emotional Creature by Eve Ensler

Bringing understanding to women and girls everywhere, I Am An Emotional Creature: The Secret Life of Girls Around the World contains fictional monologues and stories inspired by girls from around the world. This book empowers girls everywhere with the universality of womanhood, as well as a modern education in all things women deal with today.

3. Shanghai Girls by Lisa See

In 1937 Shanghai, China, two sisters will leave their beloved home to the sound of bombs, fleeing to America and marriages arranged to pay off their father's debts. With family tension, love, and struggle, Shanghai Girls is sure to be a powerful novel that deserves a place on anyone's reading list.

2. After by Kristin Harmel

After a car accident kills her father, Lacey must learn to deal with her life continuing without him. Though she finds new relationships that help her cope, will she ever find peace without her dad? A touching story about the unfortunate experience of losing a parent, After shows that we are never alone in grief, just as we are never alone in life.

1. Nothing But a Smile by Steve Amick

1944. After losing his hand, Wink (yes that's really his name!) is sent home from the army unable to return to his previous job as an illustrator. Penniless, he lives above the shop of the wife of an army friend. He soon becomes involved in helping Sal, the aforementioned wife, produce pinup pictures for soldier's magazines to earn some money. This novel looks funny, sexy, and absolutely fantastic! We're excited to find out what happens next!