I like a lot of the books mentioned on the thread. Seems to me, though, that bright 14 year-olds will find their own favorite books, so here are some other idea

I like a lot of the books mentioned on the thread. Seems to me, though, that bright 14 year-olds will find their own favorite books, so here are some other ideas... Make friends with someone who challenges you. Play some kind of sport, preferably a team sport. Learn to cook. Learn a musical instrument if you're so inclined. It wouldn't hurt you to work as, say, a dishwasher, for a year or two. Source: I was a bright 14 year old decades ago, and I'm picking my favorite hits and misses.