What are some good books to read for a 16yr old?

I was wondering what books will help me expand my vocabulary and help me become a better writer. I am interested in war and crime related novels; however, I do not have much of a preference as to which suggestions you make.





Thanks!

What are some good books to read for a 16yr old?
All Quiet on the Western Front by Remarque is known as the best of all war novels. Catcher in the Rye by Salinger is also a great book for any teenager to read.
Reply:Gone With the Wind Report It

Reply:the series of


ERAGON


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ARTEMOUS FOWL
Reply:walden by henry david thoreau


self-reliance by ralph waldo emerson


alas, babylon by pat frank


friday by robert heinlein
Reply:Did you read the Lord of the Rings trilogy yet? If not... great war story. Also great command of languages. Also great writing. Tolkien is a must read.





"All the Pretty Horses" by Cormac McCarthy is a fairly quiet book, actually, (not much dialogue) but it is terrific writing and a fine story, with culture clash being part of it.





Try some British crime novels... Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, P.D. James (yes), Ruth Rendell... all experts at what they do.





Hmm. I just assumed you aren't in Great Britain. I shouldn't!
Reply:crime and punishment
Reply:How about "Ibn al-Haytham: First Scientist" by Bradley Steffens? It tells the fascinating, true story of a medieval Muslim scholar who overcame bouts of mental illness to develop the scientific method.





Born in Basra (located in what is now Iraq) in 965, Ibn al-Haytham first studied theology, trying unsuccessfully to resolve the differences between the Shi'ah and Sunnah sects. He turned his attention to the works of the ancient Greek philosophers and mathematicians. He was the first person to apply algebra to geometry, founding the branch of mathematics known as analytic geometry. He traveled to Egypt to build a dam on the Nile, failed, and ended up imprisoned in Cairo for ten years. During this time he developed the idea of systematically testing hypotheses with experiments—the core of the scientific method.





"Ibn al-Haytham: First Scientist" was just chosen by California Readers to be part of the 2008 California Collection. You can find reviews of the book and a sample chapter at http://www.ibnalhaytham.net/
Reply:War--Conflict and Consequences


1. Bruchac, Joseph Winter people, The


2. Cooney, Caroline B. Goddess of yesterday


3. Dickinson, Peter AK


4. Dorros, Arthur Under the sun


5. Elliott, L. M. Under a war-torn sky


6. Goodman, Joan E. Hope's crossing


7. Grant, K. M. Blood red horse


8. Haddix, Margaret Peterson Escape from memory


9. Holub, Josef Innocent soldier, An


10. Hunter, Mollie King's swift rider, The


11. Marsden, John Tomorrow, when the war began


12. Mazer, Harry Last mission, The


13. Morpurgo, Michael Private Peaceful


14. Napoli, Donna Jo Stones in water


15. O'Dell, Scott Sarah Bishop


16. Paulsen, Gary Soldier's heart


17. Paulsen, Gary White Fox chronicles, The


18. Rinaldi, Ann Amelia's war


19. Rylant, Cynthia I had seen castles


20. Siegelson, Kim L. Trembling earth





for more and descriptions


http://novelst4.epnet.com/NovApp/novelis...
Reply:Samurai Shortstop, Alan Gratz, is a really well written book.


Also, Parallel Journeys, Eleanor H. Ayer With Helen Waterford And Alfons Heck.


It is a double autobiography. Helen Waterford survived Auschwitz, Alfons Heck was in the Hitler Youth and German Air force. They take turns telling their stories. It is incredible.
Reply:HARRY POTTER!!!!!1
Reply:Forrest Gump (Both a novel and a movie)


The Patriot (I don't know if there is a book for it though)
Reply:every 16 year old should read Kurt Vonnegut. Read "Player Piano", "Breakfast of Champions", and "Slaughterhouse Five"