My last article for the paper is a list of books that I am suggesting for all to read, from YA books to non fiction. Here it is:
1.
The Hunger
Games Series by Suzanne Collins
This series is
great and is one that can be read over and over again. Though it is a young
adult series, many adults have enjoyed the story line and classic love
triangle. For those of you who haven’t seen the movie adaption preview, it is
all about life after the USA with new states, called districts, and each one
has to send two tributes to the “hunger games” . The games are basically a
fight to the death between 24 young adults. The story is shown through the eyes
of Katniss, the heroine.
2.
The
Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran
Moran’s follow
up novel to Nefertiti, focuses on the
life of Nefertari, the niece of Nefertiti, who lost her family in a fire is on journey
of restoring her family’s reputation that had been tainted by her aunt. Once
she moves into the royal palace to be tutored by the Pharaoh’s aunt, she
quickly finds herself falling in love with the crown prince, Ramesses II. Soon
she finds herself fighting against society to become his wife. Their love is
stuff of legend and can be seen all across Egypt to this very day. This is one
book I can’t wait to have time to read and enjoy the world that continues from
her debut, Nefertiti.
3.
The
Nerdist Way: How to Reach the Next Level (In Real Life) by Chris Hardwick
This book helps
the nerd inside everyone explore the world outside of the Xbox games and role
playing games. Chris Hardwick has revolutionized the nerd world with his
creation of The Nerdist, a weekly
podcast that explores all the nerdy things that people enjoy, like Doctor Who, and current nerdy trends
that are showing up. I love the podcast, but have yet to read this.
4.
The Best
of Me by Nicholas Sparks
The author of The Notebook and A Walk to Remember is back with another love story to make you wish
your love was as tragic and exciting as the ones in his stories. This is a
story of high school sweethearts that are brought back together after many
years and kindle their romance.
5.
Game Of
Thrones by George R.R. Martin
This is an epic
story of a fantastic new world that is a mix of medieval times and magic. This
story is an intense one that is worth the long read, because of the details
that bring the story to life. The series on HBO follows the series very closely
and helps explore the story in a new medium.
6.
Miss
Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
This novel mixes
fiction and old pictures to tell a story of children that are a little more “special”
than others that were basically stranded in a house on an island. The story of
the children is told through the eyes of a sixteen year old boy exploring an
abandoned house on an island. This book has been on my list of must reads for a
long time and looks so unique that I can never stop thinking about it.
7.
Th1rteen
R3asons Why by Jay Asher
A very touching
story, but a tad depressing due to the fact that it follows the story of a boy who
receives tapes from a crush that had killed herself. The tapes are her suicide
note to those who are the reason she took her life and each person must listen
to them and pass them to the next person on the list.
8.
Quiet: The
Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
I am an introvert
and am very proud of it, but sometimes it takes a toll on person’s social life.
This book explores that many successful people in history and in the modern
world have been introverts.
9.
A Walk
Across the Sun by Corban Addison
This is a fictional look into the world of
sex trafficking. It tells the story of two girls that are sold into the sex
trade after losing both parents. Their story begins in India and continues
across the globe.
10.
Onward
by Howard Schultz
If you ever want
to work in the corporate world, this is the best book to read. This book is an inspiration
and should be read multiple times!
Happy Reading!
