By Liz E., Teen Reporter, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Nashua (N.H.)

4th of July by James Patterson , Maxine Patterson -- A suspenseful novel about crime, murder and the high stakes involved. A woman tries to clear her name while she is being chased down.

The Fourth of July by Cami Checketts -- An exciting, fast-paced story about FBI agents, a terrorist attack, and some romance.

Fourth of July: And the Founding of America by Peter de Bolla -- A historical investigation of the truths and half-truths about the birth of the American nation.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee -- The classic American novel about a young girl named Scout and her adventure with an unlikely friend in a small Alabama town.

State By State: A Panoramic Portrait of America by Matt Weiland and Sean Wilsey -- A way to vividly experience all 50 states without ever spending a cent on gas.

Leah's Fourth Favorites -- These book selections are by myclubmylife.com intern Leah

1776 by David McCullough -- Not just for history buffs, this narrative format recounts the gripping events of the beginning of the American Revolution through personal insights into the heroes themselves.

Captain America: Theater of War by Paul Jenkins -- Four stories about the adventures that made Captain America the hero we know today, from a teen in boot camp to the American legacy.

Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls -- A boy's adventures as he attempts to capture 29 monkeys that have escaped from the circus. A funny and touching adventure about the freedom to run wild.

Boys of Summer by Roger Kahn -- A story for any sports fan, an inspiring look at the heroes of the mid-20th century Dodgers.