Write an article based on this "Start working early. Go through the rules for the report. Decide what kind of a book you want."
Starting the night before the book report is due is way too late. Starting a few days before might also be too late unless you're an extremely fast reader. Give yourself time to read the book and understand it fully, then write your report. This might take a week or more to complete. This means you need to start looking for your book as soon as you can. Finding a book can take time, so don't rush it. You might find the perfect book, but it's checked out and has to be returned to the library. The amount of time you need for your book report will depend a lot on your personal pacing, the length of the book you choose, and your personal writing strategy. However, getting a head start never hurts. You need to follow any of the guidelines your teacher gave you for the report. Underline the parts that relate to choosing a book. What do you need to know? Some important information might be:  Whether there is a minimum number of pages you need to read Whether the book should be fiction (made up) or non-fiction (true) Whether the book needs to be a specific genre, such as drama, science fiction, etc. Whether a graphic novel is an appropriate choice What kinds of information your teacher wants you to get out of the book There are millions of books out there, and between your school library and the public library, you have access to thousands. Within the parameters your teacher has set (number of pages, fiction or non-fiction), figure out what kind of book you would most like to read. It's important to choose something you want to read so that the assignment goes as smoothly as possible. Some possible questions you might ask yourself as you are choosing a book for a report are:  Can you make the writing process easier by picking a book that ties into the work you're currently doing in class? Do you want something with a historical background, or something that takes place now? Is there a particular topic that interests you that might be a good choice – animals, skateboarding, or music, for example? Do you like funny books or serious books? Do you like books about real people, or would you rather read fantasy or science fiction?