Bridget Jones’ Diary

This unapologetic take on modern relationships is probably not the way teenagers would imagine romance, but that is really not something that will deter them from reading this one. Cause believe me, once you start reading this one, it is pretty hard to stop. The fact about this work of fiction is that it transcends all age barriers and one can literally take something new from it with every single reading. The infusion of wit, humor, sarcasm and the twisted world of romance make for such interesting intercepts throughout this novel that one cannot put it down. The heroine of the book is not what one would typecast as the typical protagonist. She is someone who everyone can identify with and probably see themselves in. And that is precisely what makes this book a clear winner. Also, no matter what point you start reading the book from, you can simply continue reading without feeling the need to turn a few pages and getting the story right. Now that’s got to mean something.

Author – Helen Fielding
Genre – Comedy

Read this one for its modern take on relationships and the easy flow of British humor, wit and sarcasm.

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Teenage girls, shopping – Shopping, teenage girls. Maybe it’s an exaggerated fact, but a fact it really is. Teenage girls and shopping seem to go hand in hand. And with the descriptions of all the shopping expeditions that this book offers, (One amazing chapter at a time) all you want to do is leave aside whatever you’re doing and make a run for the nearest boutique. Swear. The author has been able to appeal to that one universal need (that one shared trait in all teenage girls) to shop and own all things beautiful. Of course, she weaves a story and one with a moral no less, which makes it all come together in a very feel good sort of way in the end. The book also has a series that follows and most of the following books have the same feel good theme running.

Author – Sophie Kinsella
Genre – Chick-Lit

Read this one for the light reading and the feel good feeling that it offers. Oh and the shopping descriptions, of course.

The Princess Trilogy

The Princess trilogy includes the books ‘Princess’, ‘Daughters of Arabia’ and ‘Desert Royal’. Each one of these works is an expose of the ruthless world that the Saudi Arabian women live in. The veil that covers their faces also covers the torture meted out on them. It’s probably a good idea for girls in their late teens to read these because of the graphic nature of these novels. It is an expose and therefore the books can get quite difficult for some to handle. Why recommend these books? Because it gives us an insight into the kind of lives that people in other parts of the world live. It teaches us about the strength of human nature and the grit and undying spirit that shines through. It also inspires us, making us forget our petty problems in wake of the real problems that people suffer from, every single waking day of their lives.

P.S.- Some parts of the novels might be too graphic for some. Parental discretion is requested

Author – Jean Sasson
Genre – Political

Read this one for inspiration and a peek into the tormented lives of the women of Saudi Arabia.

Other Good Books to Read for Teenage Girls

Here are some other good books for teenagers to read.

1. The Princess Diaries – Meg Cabot
Read this for its fun elements and the rise of the underdog theme.

2. To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee
Read this for the build up of the story and the characters. You’ll love this one for its simplicity and yet the profound impact it makes.

3. The Twilight Series – Stephenie Meyer
Read this one and find out what all the furor is about.

4. Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen
Read this one for the love of English literature and the old style romance. Arguably one of the most influential and good books for teenage girls about love.

5. Harry Potter Series – J.K. Rowling
Read this one for a peek into the surreal world of magic, wizards, love, drama and more.

6. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants – Ann Brashares
Read this one for the feel good world of teenage girls and friendships – the simple yet far reaching experiences that they share.

7. The Diary of Anne Frank – Anne Frank
Read this one to get an insight into the strength of character that a teenage girl in the throes of the world war shows. Read up on the background a little and you’ll love this book a lot more.

8. The Chicken Soup Series
Read this one to gain inspiration from all the true life experiences that people share. And don’t limit yourself to just the teenage series.

List of Good Books to Read for Teenage Girls

Here are some other good books to read for teenagers. Pretty sure you’ll love these as well.

PS I Love You – Cecelia Ahern
The Story of My Life – Helen Keller
The House on Mango Street – Sandra Cisneros
Girl: A Novel – Blake Nelson
Memoirs of a Geisha – Arthur Golden
Gone With the Wind – Margaret Mitchell
The Good Earth – Pearl S. Buck
Eragon – Christopher Paolini
Th1rteen R3asons Why – Jay Asher
The Boy Next Door – Meg Cabot
Little Women – Louisa May Alcott
Lord of the Flies – William Golding
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – Douglas Adams
The Notebook – Nicholas Spark
The Year I Turned 16 – Deeptha Khanna

Read these and then read some more from where these came from. The links above will give you some more choices that you can pick from. And when you’re not a teen anymore, you’ll still remember these books with fondness and memories to last you a lifetime. And that is something worth cherishing.