Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling, Scholastic Paperbacks, 652 pages
The long-awaited sixth addition to the beloved series does not disappoint. Packed with the mystery and fun characteristic to the series, the novel takes a somewhat new turn with a somewhat darker, more adult tone than the previous additions. Juicy tidbits of Lord Voldemmort's past are revealed, and readers are left hanging, forced to wait for the seventh and final addition to get answers to the most crucial questions. Laughing and crying are inevitable, and the ending will leave you shocked and wondering: Did Dumbledore really die? Get ready for an all-nighter because once Harry gets ya, you won’t be sleeping anytime soon. Buy here.

The Girl’s Guide to Absolutely Everything by Melissa Kirsch, Workman Publishing, 700 pages
For the girl who has everything but doesn’t know how to use it, Melissa Kirsch’s The Girl's Guide to Absolutely Everything is the owner’s manual for any modern gal’s life. Though the manual’s length may at first seem daunting, two of the world’s finest things, handy-dandy section tabs and well-informed wit, transform the vast quantity of information into a surprisingly consumable tome. From tips on how to change your tire to whether or not credit cards really are a gateway drug, The Girl’s Guide will leave you informed and entertained…with a possible arm sprain from holding the weight of the book as you flip through. Buy here.