Forever . . . by Judy Blume ($10) shows an incredibly honest portrayal of teenagedom for its 1975 publishing year. Not only does main character Katherine lose her virginity, but she is also on birth control and is the granddaughter of a huge Planned Parenthood advocate. The book also follows a side story of discovering sexuality for Katherine's friend Artie, who is gay. For these reasons, the book was banned by many religious groups. The book is a quick read, but it captures young love in an honest way.