Book-O-Scope: Your Summer Reading Forecast

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Gemini
May 21 -- June 21

You’ve been feeling confused lately. Yet, the answers are all there for you to find -- if you look. Read Beatle Meets Destiny by Gabrielle Williams, and find out if John decides to stay with his girlfriend, Cilla, or to take a chance with Destiny.

Book-O-Scope: Your reading forecast for Spring 2011

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Aquarius  Jan 20 - Feb 18:  You're feeling extra emotional these days.  Take a deep breath and keep your cool, but trust your feelings.  Read Delirium by Lauren Oliver, and see what happens to a society where people have been "cured" of all strong emotions, even love.

Pisces   Feb 19 - Mar 20:  You may run into a sticky situation soon, but your perceptiveness will keep things going smoothly.  Read  The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May & June by 

Robin Benway, about a group of sisters whose extra-special perceptions save the day.  

Aries  Mar 21 - April 19:  Stop worrying about what you're going to do with your life -- your hidden talents will take you to surprising places.   Read Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry, about a boy who finds his true calling as a zombie killer.

Taurus  April 20 - May 20:   Strike up a conversation with someone you've never talked with before. You may make a new friend and learn something about yourself, too.  Read Sellout by Ebony Joy Wilkins and see how Natasha's life changes when she befriends girls at a crisis center.

Gemini  May 21 - Jun 21:  A lot of pressure and expectations are piled on you right now, but stay calm and have faith in your abilities.  Read Hero by Mike Lupica and meet Zach, a remarkable teenager who, like you, has more power than he realizes.

Cancer  Jun 22 - Jul 22:  Perserverance is what you need to focus on now -- don't let anything distract you from your goals.  Read Teenie by Christopher Grant, and see how Teenie keeps it together while dealing with the drama of her BFF's online crush and her own dangerous relationship.

Leo July 21 - Aug 22:  A new person is coming into your life soon, bringing exciting changes and opportunities. read 13 to Life by Shannon Delany, where a mysterious stranger with a dangerous secret changes Jessie's life forever.

 Virgo  Aug 23 - Sep 22:  You hate to see your friends upset and are always trying to keep them from getting hurt, but maybe you're protecting them too much.  Read Bruiser by Neal Shusterman, about a boy who takes on the pain of the people he loves.

  

 Libra  Sep 23 - Oct 22:  Someone is underestimating you, but you are about to surprise them with an impressive accomplishment.  Read Extraordinary by Nancy Werlin and see if Phoebe has also been misunderstood - or is she really special enough to break an ancient curse and save her life? 

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21:  You have two choices facing you right now:  stay silent and do nothing, or speak out and right a wrong.  Read The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney, and find out how Alex finds the courage to stand up for herself. 

Sagittarius  Nov 22 - Dec 21:  Right now, you need to be as clear as you can, even when you think your intentions are obvious.  Read Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, in which two teenagers get to know each other by trading cryptic clues and challenges in a notebook they take turns hiding around NYC.

Capricorn   Dec 22 - Jan 19:  There is high drama surrounding you right now, so try to focus on your own needs and stay calm in the midst of chaos.  Read Maxine Banks is Getting Married by Lori Aurelia Williams - all the drama in Maxine's life will prepare you for dealing with your own!

Book-o-scope: Your reading forecast

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Aries  Mar 21 - Apr 19:   You're about to discover that your effect on the world is much more dramatic than you thought. This may cause you to seriously rethink your future plans. Read The True Adventures of Charley Darwin by Carolyn Meyer to learn how young Charles Darwin found his calling and developed his groundbreaking theories.

Taurus  Apr 20 - May 20:   Your charming nature can cross language barriers and thousands of miles if you need it to -- just turn it on and point it at the right person. Read Rose Sees Red by Cecil Castellucci, about two teenage ballet dancers whose friendship overcomes huge cultural and political differences.

 Gemini   May 21 - Jun 21:   You're a social butterfly right now - expect your calendar to be full of events and activities, and get ready to make new friends and acquaintances from all walks of life. Be open to new experiences and read Tangled by Carolyn Mackler, about a group of teens who cross paths during a Caribbean vacation and change each others' lives.

Cancer  Jun 22- July 22:   Take time right now to take good care of yourself, you're going to need all your energy to handle the enormous and exciting opportunities about to come your way. Get plenty of rest, relaxation, exercise and a healthy breakfast, and read Gods of Manhattan by Scott Mebus, about a boy who has wild adventures in a magical version of New York City.

Leo  Jul 23 - Aug 22:   You've been having deep thoughts lately; it's time to figure out your philosophy of life. What do you believe in, what do you stand for? Think about it. Then read Saving Sky by Diane Stanley, about a girl who decides to stand up against hate, racism and fear in dystopian future world.

Virgo  Aug 23 - Sept 22:   You're feeling bold and in control lately...go with it! You have more power than you realize, and can make the changes you want to see in your life. Get used to being in charge, like Durango is, in the dystopian adventure Black Hole Sun by David Macinnis Gill. Read it, and be glad that you don't have to deal with an evil queen, cannibalistic bad guys, corrupt politicians, and a crew of misfits on Mars.

Libra  Sept 23 - Oct 22:   It's all about communication for you right now. Open up. Your friends and loved ones want to know what you're thinking. Speak your mind, but only to people you trust. Read Something to Blog About by Shana Norris to see what happens when Libby's private thoughts suddenly go very, very public.

Scorpio  Oct 23 - Nov 21:   Now is the time for you to use your brain but trust your gut. Listen to your intuition, follow your hunches, and go after the things you know you need. Read Lily Dale: Awakening by Wendy Corsi Staub and meet Calla, who uses her intuition and psychic visions to solve murders.

Sagittarius  Nov 22 - Dec 21:   Look out! There are surprises ahead -- sudden challenges, new adventures, and unexpected dangers. Read the fast-paced adventure Devil's Breath by David Gilman and be ready for anything (although hopefully you won't find yourself dodging assassins' bullets in Namibia.)

Capricorn  Dec 22 - Jan 19:   You have great ideas and amazing plans for the new year and they're all going to happen more quickly and easily than you expected. Dream big! And read the hilarious I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President by Josh Lieb, about a misfit boy's scheme to take over the world.

Aquarius  January 20 - Feb 18:   Your ability to motivate people is at an all-time high right now, thanks to the mass of exciting energy surrounding you. Be sure to use your powers for good, not evil, like Danica learns to do at a very special boarding school for exceptional teens in The Candidates, by Inara Scott. Read it and focus your energies.

Pisces  Feb 19 - March 20:   Don't let your worries run your life! Simply turn your back on the things that are bothering you and get back in touch with your inner cheerleader: pat yourself on the back, think about the people you love, and read Sorta Like a Rock Star by Matthew Quick. Its main character, the ever-optimistic Amber Appleton, is a good role model for you now.

Book-O-Scope: Your reading forecast for Fall/Winter 2009

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Aries: Mar. 21 - Apr. 19
New opportunities and knowledge are becoming available to you, but not in the ways or places you expect. Be ready and open for all possibilities by reading Boy Minus Girl by Richard Uhlig.

Taurus: Apr. 20 - May 20
Now is the time for you to change your routine and try something new. Read how Liam tries to reinvent himself in King of the Screw-Ups by K.L. Going.


Gemini: May 21 - Jun. 21
You are likely to fall in love with someone with an artistic flair. To prepare yourself, learn to think like an artist by reading about the art school in Same Difference by Siobhan Vivian.

Cancer: Jun. 22 - Jul. 22
Believe in your ability to succeed: your focus is excellent and you know what you want. Read about Zira, the warrior priestess in Daughter of the Flames by Zoe Marriot; she’s a lot like you.

Leo: July 23 - Aug. 22
You have the desire, drive and power to help society and you lend a helping hand wherever you can. Become inspired to help the homeless by reading about a homeless teen in Theories of Relativity by Barbara Haworth-Attard.

Virgo: Aug. 23 - Sept. 22
You will undergo an incredible transformation this year, but don’t forget who your true friends are. Read To Be Mona by Kelly Easton to see what can happen when you lose sight of what’s important.

Libra: Sept. 23 - Oct. 22
Brilliant ideas are coming easily to you now;  trust yourself and let them flow!  Read about a girl whose great ideas help save both her family's business and the environment in My Life in Pink and Green by Lisa Greenwald.

Scorpio: Oct. 23 - Nov. 21
You are starting to see yourself in a completely different light, as you are learning to accept the things that make you different.  For inspiration, read Ten Things I Hate About Me by Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Sagittarius: Nov. 22 - Dec. 21
Things may happen to you that you don’t understand, but you will find help where you least expect it. Read Bad Girls Don’t Die by Katie Alender: in it, Alexis fights evil spirits with help from her arch-enemy.

Capricorn: Dec. 22 - Jan. 19
To accomplish your goals, you will need to brainstorm with friends. See how it’s done by reading about three mystery-solving friends in The Red Blazer Girls by Michael D. Beil.

Aquarius: Jan. 20 - Feb. 18
You are inspired and energized to help move our planet toward a better quality of life. Read Generation Green: The Ultimate Teen Guide to Living an Eco-Friendly Life by Linda Sivertsen to get started.

Pisces: Feb. 19 - Mar. 20
Get in touch with your dreams to help discover which direction to take in life. Read about a girl whose dreams warn of danger in Dream Girl by Lauren Mechling.