SmartGirls submit their questions, and we post them! Here are some of the results.
Method:
We posted the following poll on SmartGirl.org:
Quick Poll: What is one of your favorite books right
now?
105 SmartGirls responded.
Results:
Harry Potter
Because the story was awesome and one of a kind!
Vampire Diaries: Shadow Souls
I love vampires and Damon totally rocks!
Twilight
It's interesting
The Library Card
Because it talks about friendship
The Lord of the Rings
Long and interesting!
Dear America Series
Because they're tight
The Longest Whale Song
It's so heartfelt and touching
Number the Stars
It's a good and interesting book
Nineteen Minutes
Has so many twists and turns
Fly By Night
It has almost all my favorite types of reading in one book!
No Place For A Lady
It rocks.
Princess Diaries
I love stories about princesses and the best thing I love about this
book is that it has a weird relationship! Lol!
Love
Because I'm romantic
English Roses
Adventurous and cool.
Wimpy Kid
It is so cool, but Zoe said it was a baby book. You know she's a wrongo.
She is reading the wrong kinds of books.
Dolphin Disasters
Because I didn't read it yet, and I love derulo! :))
Requiem for a Dream
It's so suspenseful and is written with beautiful language
Christy Miller Series
Because they hold my interest
Bible
It's God's word to teach us how He wants us to live
Blood Is Thicker
It's a good book for teenagers
Phantom Tollbooth
Because it is entertaining
Shogun
The Dark and Deadly Pool
Cuz!
The Testament
Very Interesting
Percy Jackson Series
Because it is thrilling and always brings you back for more
The Giver
It has LOTS of details.
Shifty
It's interesting
May Bird and the Ever After
Because it's awesome! I can really relate to the main character.
The Golden Apple
It really touched my heart
Bad Girls Don't Die
It's a thriller
The Time Traveller's Wife
Shows that love can make it through the most difficult times. Greatest
love story ever!
Twilight Series
Because they are cool.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
It's funny
Deep, Dark, and Dangerous
Awesome book!
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod
Because that's what I'm reading
ESQ Power
It helps me do "inner journey" for my better life
The Hunger Games
It keeps you in suspense from start to end
White Crosses
It's a good book that covers all genres
Child Called "It"
It's a good book
Found
'cause it's action-packed
A Smart Girl's Guide To Parties
It's a sweet book
The Season
It is amazing
Flying Solo
It's about kids who run a class on their own
Babysitter's Club
Because they're about babysitting
Vampire Academy Series
Because it's supergood and intense. :)
Air Kisses by Zoe
It's amazing :)
Speak
Life experience
13 Little Blue Envelopes
Good storyline
It's Kind Of A Funny Story
It's kind of a funny story... really. It just matches me well. It was
deep and meaningful.
Kiss the Cow
It's fun to read
La Deme Aux Camelias
It amde me cry
The Secret Life of Bees
It's amazing, and it was made into a movie! [: Although the book shows
you more than you can see in a movie, so keep that in mind when you're
doing a book report! :D
Russian Strategies Against Germany
I love how they beat the Germans
Cheryl Cole Life Stories
Because I like Cheryl Cole. It's got all the info you would want to
know.
Tin Tin
Well, cuz they are kinda fun!
The Twilight Series
It is the fantasy genre, which is my favorite.
Under the Dome
It's different.
The Homework Machine
It's funny because kids have homework and have a solution.
The Girl Named Disaster
Roldale
Because they are very funny
At First Sight
It is my favorite book because it is a romance novel, and I personally
love romance novels.
Love Letters
I'm in love.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
It addresses issues which, as I am neither American nor Islamic, I
haven't given much thought towards. It gives an insightful account of
a Pakistani living in America during 9/11 and how his reaction collides
disastrously with America's reaction.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Because it's popular
Twilight
Very suspenseful
A Series of Unfortunate Events
They are HILARIOUS! Lemony Snicket is a first-class genius. AYE!
Good Omens
It's silly
Secrets in the Shadow
Because it talks about death
Justin Bieber: First Step To Forever
Because he's AMAAAZING! :D ♥
Insomnia
It is a very realistic look at the world through an unrealistic setting.
Junie B. Jones
Because she is so funny
Hannah Montana
Hannah is cool.
How It Happened To Nancy
Because it's a true story
Speak
It's interesting and so real
Twilight
It was recommended to me, plus everyone was saying it was better than
Harry Potter. How ridiculous! It's good, but nowhere near what HP is.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Amazing in every way, sophisticated style of authorization with vocabulary,
great twisting plot, great author
Thirteen Reasons Why
It is written so beautifully. Hannah could definitely be a real person.
One of my friends who used to be suicidal even said that he could relate
so much to Hannah. Clay's reactions also hit home as he listens to Hannah's
voice. Read it!
Pretty Little Liars
Secret Santa
Very interesting.
Brand New Emily
Just a great book all around
Where Does The Red Fern Grow
Because it is very interesting
City of Bones Series
Because I like how there is some romance mixed with action and mystery
Big Bam
Baseball
Harry Potter
Because Hermione is like so smart
Christmas Book
It gets me into the Christmas mood :D
The Bible
Jesus is my Jesus
Into the Wild
It's full of adventures and top right insanity
Harry Potter
Why not?
The Book Thief
The author's lyrical writing and engrossing plot captivate you and
don't let you go until the end of the book... and maybe not even then.
It's the kind of book that you read over and over again.
Dork Diaries
It's such a cute wonderful book that I'm sure a lot of people can relate
to.
Unhindered
Tells the truth about the culture and how it oppresses women, yet makes
them think they are free.
The Puzzle Ring
I finished it today.
Captain Underpants
'Cause it has adventures
Discussion:
What does it take for you to call a book a favorite? Is your
favorite book the same as the book you've read the most times? Do you
think your favorite book is a good book, or is it more of a guilty pleasure?
Do you own your favorite book? Is it OK for a favorite book to be any
popular bestseller, or is it better for your favorite to be a classic
or considered top literature?
Please respond to the results, the reasons for the votes, or our discussion questions below:
