From Orphan to The Ugly Truth to Harry Potter, we’ve got teens’ thoughts about the latest summer releases.

Sam, 16, has been searching for good eats this summer. So far he’s hit up pizza in Venice, a couple of ice cream spots and a Korean BBQ taco truck.

Check out Janie’s musical cure for insomnia and how Destiny deals with summer love on our playlist blog.

Our teen staff recommends a fantasy novel, Anansi Boys, by Neil Gaiman, a collection of short stories about modern China and the techno-thriller Little Brother.

Devin, 17, says support AIDS research by buying this amazing double CD of rarities from the hottest names in indie rock.