The Perfect Book to Read This Week

Mon, July 2, 2012

The Perfect Book to Read This Week

All-American Girl
By Meg Cabot
Publication date: Aug. 1, 2003
HarperTeen, 398 pages
Source: The library 100 years ago

Samantha Madison is an average, cool Washington, D.C., teen: She loves Gwen Stefani (who doesn’t?), can draw like nobody’s business, and enjoys being opposite to her sister’s annoying ultra-social personality. But when she ditches art class one day, she doesn’t expect to be jumping on the back of a wannabe presidential assassin. Soon the young hero is receiving worldwide acclaim for her bravery, having dinner with her family at the White House, and is even being named teen ambassador to the UN. As if this weren’t enough, she and David, the president’s son, strike up a friendship that everyone wants the dirt on, which starts to give her romantic “frisson” feelings. Unfortunately, Sam thinks her sister’s boyfriend, Jack, is the true love of her life, and she makes a few wrong turns that could screw up what she’s developing with David. Will she ever stop following what she knows and start following what she sees?

— Goodreads.com description

I first read All-American Girl by Meg Cabot in 2003. Nearly 10 years later, I still love, love, love it. I thought now was the perfect time for me to remind you to read it. I mean, if you’re looking for something festive for this holiday week, THIS IS IT! Happy Fourth of July, everyone!

Anna Reads young adult book blog

PS: Remember that time I met Meg? GAH!

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11 Comments

Carla said:

oh my goodness!! totally second this recommendation. LOVE LOVE LOVE. and you know? I DO remember that time you met Meg Cabot!!!

CAMP DAVID. ahem.
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Quinn @ Quinn’s Book Nook said:

It is definitely the perfect time to All American Girl! I loved this book! All the top ten lists were so funny, especially the one about press conferences. Meg Cabot is amazing. So jealous you met her!
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Kyle @ A Reader’s Pensieve said:

I love this book too! Meg is coming to Lansing in a couple weeks and I am so so so excited to finally meet her!!
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April Books & Wine said:

What a great recommendation! I loved this book wayyyy back when, like 100 years ago also from the library too.
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Mary @ My Sisters Bookshelf said:

I was just thinking of this book! My sister declared herself to be Samantha Madison’s alter-ego in last weeks Top Ten Tuesday post. Apparently being red-headed and left-handed is super unique? As a right-handed brunette I really love this book too. I am considering a Meg Cabot/Chasing Liberty double header of patriotism now that you’ve inspired me!
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Posted on: Mon, July 2, 2012
Tara said:

Oh man, a throwback to 2003 and Gwen Stefani? AND Meg Cabot? Sign me up.

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asher @ paranormal indulgence said:

I foolishly gave this to my sister when I didn’t know any better and virtually anything about Meg Cabot. Now she won’t even let me blink at it. Oh, the cruelty!
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Lizzy said:

Great recommendation, this is one of the few Meg Cabot books I haven’t read yet! I’m jealous you got to meet her, she seems fab

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Posted on: Mon, July 2, 2012
Liz said:

I LOVE this book! I was in high school when it first came out and I remember buying my own hardcover copy. Last summer I met Meg and got my copy of this one signed. She is so nice in person. Excellent recommendation!
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Jenn said:

This was the first ever Meg Cabot book I read and I loved it. I still think about it from time to time.
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Jasmine Rose said:

Thanks for the reminder. It’s been so long since I read this that I’ve forgotten pretty much the entire story.

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