1. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Why I recommend it: This is my absolute favorite middle grade book and I have read it numerous times. I recommend it to everyone because it is beautifully written. DiCamillo explores big themes such as: love, duty, heartache, and believing in yourself in a way that
even young children can understand.
2. The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks
Why I recommend it: Well for one, Nicholas Sparks writes some of my favorite romance books. This book is amazing because highlights two relationships, one very new and one old, and shows how love between two people may be hard but can grow into something beautiful.
3. Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuinston
Why I recommend it: The first reason I recommend this book is because it is laugh out loud funny. Secondly I love that McQuinston incorporated characters with many backgrounds; a female president, bi-racial first son, blended family in the White House, and mostly obviously a homosexual couple.
4. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Why I recommend it: It's been a while since I read this book so I'm not sure if I can pinpoint the exact reason I would recommend it, but I read it in high school and it just really stuck with me.
5. Divergent by Veronica Roth
Why I recommend it: FOUR...need I say more!?!? Well I guess if you haven't read it yet I do. This book is the first in dystopian trilogy, I always enjoy dystopian stories and this one was no exception. I prefer this series over The Hunger Games, due to the fact that it does not contain a love triangle.
6. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Why I recommend it: First off, I recommend this book because it is a super quick read. Secondly, it is an amazing coming of age story. It really highlights that it is okay to be different and stay true to yourself.
7. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Why I recommend it: I recommend this book because it is an amazing coming-of-age story that so many teens going from high school to college can relate to. Rowell does an amazing job creating characters who are unique yet relatable. I also love that she created a fictional world within a fiction book.
8. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Why I recommend it: It's been a long time since I read this book so I'm not sure if I can pinpoint the exact reason I would recommend it. I read it in high school and really really enjoyed it.
9. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
Why I recommend it: It has been a while since I read this book but I remember it being very inspiring and thought provoking, which is why I recommend it. In this book, Randy Pausch, recently diagnosed with terminal cancer talks about overcoming obstacles, enabling the dreams of others and seizing every moment like it's your last.
10. Adam by Ted Dekker
Why I recommend it: Surprisingly this is the only thriller I have on this list, and I really enjoy thrillers. However, I believe that is because Adam is the book that introduced me to thrillers and helped build my love of them, which is why I recommend it. Reading this book is like watching an episode of Criminal Minds, Dekker draws you in and keeps you captivated throughout the whole story.
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