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Alexis.Unfiltered | My Favorite Book & Play Recommendations
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items In my opinion, these books are five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ & I couldn’t put them down! From YA, Adult, Middle Grade, Fantasy, to even plays I’ve got your back.
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YA - Young Adult
Adult
Middle Grade
Plays
Fantasy
YA - Young Adult
Books for teens+ (or if you’re like me, a 27 year old who refuses to read most adult novels)
This may be the only time in my life I have rooted for the soft-hearted blonde male love interest over the psychotic brunette, but here we are!
The Inheritance Games (Inheritance Games Series #1)
It’s got murder, drama, Harvard snobs, and a character with an amazing voice!
The Ivies by Alexa Donne
If you’re into psychology and/or true crime…. READ THIS.
The Naturals Series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
If you’re looking for absolute teenage ANGST, this is for you.
Looking for Alaska: Green, John: 9780142402511
When dystopian was at its absolute peak!!! If you want to travel back to when the dystopian era ruled all media, I highly recommend. My favorite part is when she shoots someone who says she won’t.
Divergent: 9780062024039: Roth, Veronica: Books
Adult
Books for mature readers 📚
I ugly cried at the end and it takes A LOT for me to cry over a book. Do with that information what you will.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
This book is the CLOSEST I have ever felt to magic. 🪄
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Such a compelling, raw story. This is a five-star read for sure.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
A real story about a family that endured so much. I had to read this in high school, but I still think about it to this day. Heartbreaking, real, and riveting.
Angela's Ashes: A Memoir by Frank McCourt
Middle Grade
Great reads for young minds or people who want to time travel back to that special(???)/confusing time
This book is great for someone who is in middle school / wants to remember the absolute horror it was. It features a Native American main character who describes life on the rez (reservation) while also attending a primarily white school. Personally,...
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Read this to my first ever 5th grade class. We all loved it. It holds a special place in my heart. I think of my students every time I see this book. It has a lot of heart ❤️
Wonder: 0884605417889: Palacio, R. J.
Do I even need to explain myself? This book is GOLD. Mystery, family history, nicknames for characters, and unbreakable bond between two friends.
Holes (Holes Series) by Louis Sachar
Plays
My favorite all time plays! They have a lot of heart.
WARNING ⚠️ This play features abuse.
While the content is very mature, it is by far one of the most interesting and important reads of my lifetime. I highly recommend, especially to anyone who is dealing with and/or healing from family violence or ab...
How I Learned to Drive
I had to read this play for a costume construction & design class in college. I thought it was going to be lame. SPOILER: It wasn’t. It was one of the most compelling and down to earth stories I’ve read in a long time. It features drag queens, fa...
The Legend of Georgia McBride
The first play I ever read to my class as a drama teacher. It holds a special place in my heart. It’s inspired by the true story of the women who worked with radium. If you’re into history, this is a great read.
Radium Girls
Fantasy
Books that will teleport you to another world
Elves, female fighters, spice… what more do you want???
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1) by Holly Black