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My Favorite Book Recommendations
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items Some of these literary selections are timeless classics that are famously popular. Others may be underrated picks that I admire
Sections
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Horror novels
Drama Novel picks
Comic Style Novels just to Pass the Time.
Horror novels
These are some select picks that I like to get me on my toes while reading.
This book deserves more attention than its constantly remade adaptations.
1. It has legitimate suspense that intrigues the audience compared to other classic horror books.
2. The unabridged edition of the book transports me back to the Victorian ag...
Dracula (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions) by Bram Stoker, Paperback
This horror genre sticks very well to Geiman compared to his comedic satire books.
The main characters in the book, different from the movie, are easy to relate towards.
Coraline by Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean
The story narrated by the mad man puts the reader in his logical perspective.
The tension during the climax pulls the reader from their environment.
The Tell-Tale Heart
Drama Novel picks
Selections in this section are for going through the real emotions and feelings while reading along the books.
Emotional therapy
-We get to read into every feeling the narrator tells.
-The book involves a more realistic perspective of trauma of multiple kinds.
Story Plot
-We read about events we wouldn't expect with friendships.
-The twist around the last ac...
The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Chbosky, Stephen
The book is a perfect critique on society itself.
-It promotes humanism over perfectionism.
-It critiques how societies can turn dystopian.
-The themes tell about tearing down firewalls over our emotions and humanity.
The Giver: Newbery Award Winner (Giver 1)
It's thought as a horror book, but it's better than that. This book is an iconic once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece from back then. Mary Shelley was a genius.
1. The theme of unethical science from an arrogant scientist can't be too romantic in a way
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Frankenstein: Mary Shelley: 0800759282111
I slowly fell in love with this book as I read along the pages. I could easily tell why this is a classic go-to book.
1. It incorporates the dynamic of Old vs New Money rich celebrities.
2. The main character narrating the whole story in a psych ho...
The Great Gatsby|eBook
This is my favorite tragedy from the author.
1. The fact that this is by John Green already made me love it.
--I grew up watching John and his brother Hank's lectures.
2. I already love death mystery tragedies, but this one hit very deep because of...
Looking for Alaska|Paperback
This read is worth a gandering into for any dystopian or adolescent theme lovers.
1. It has a well set-up history for the context of the plot, and the context also builds up over time.
2. The subtle theme of neglect among teenagers blends well with...
Unwind
This is another underrated romance drama novel. There are definitely popular topics that make high schools include it for English students:
Like the movie Titanic, the textbook ingenue is coming of age in a corset Victorian-like era until her romanc...
Tuck Everlasting: Babbitt, Natalie - Books
Comic Style Novels just to Pass the Time.
Some of these books were barely even heard of, which is why I highly suggest trying them out.
Trust me when I say this feels like Disney in a comic
1. The family dynamic is really relatable and deep to read into.
2. The magic moments where they speak spells show up as symbols in the text bubbles making it way more fun to read.
3. I love ho...
The Witch Boy: A Graphic Novel (The Witch Boy Trilogy #1)|Paperback
This is the second chapter in the trilogy of the Boy Witch, but with another plot that relates to the characters.
1. The plot of the book has the theme of adolescent loneliness in a magic world that represents how unique people feel cast out.
2. Th...
The Hidden Witch: A Graphic Novel (The Witch Boy Trilogy #2)|Paperback
I like this third chapter in the Boy Witch franchise because of a couple points:
1. It involves the family much more in their form of traditions and generations.
2. It's like reading a combination of Harry Potter's tri-wizard games and Sabrina Spel...
The Midwinter Witch: A Graphic Novel (The Witch Boy Trilogy #3)|Paperback