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Book recommendations for Adults & Young adults
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items Book recommendations from me, these are some of my favorites in a variety of genres. These are appropriate for adults and young adults. If they aren't or have questionable content, I will TRY to say so in the description. These are my favorites, I le...
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Romance
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
Adventure
Mystery
Romance
These books have several things going on, but romance or the main character working through things in their personal life.
OKay, I got an ARC of this. It's Amazing!! If you like her other books, grab it. It can go in fantasy or romance.
Better in Black: Ten Shadowhunter Romance Stories
This book could fit in several sections. Some people put it in romance. I don’t think it’s heavy on romance, but I’m going to place it in that genre anyway.
Evvie Drake Starts Over: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel
This book seemed very predictable, but I was still surprised at how it ended.
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston, Paperback
This book covers a lot of sensitive topics. There is attempted rape, violence, and other triggers, but it is well-written.
Easy by Tammara Webber, Paperback
Very eclectic pick, this book and series made me laugh throughout.
Sweet Tea and Sympathy: A Book Club Recommendation!
Everyone is talking about & reading this series. Survival, faeries, love, bonds, sex, this series has it all.
A Court of Thorns and Roses eBook - Maas
This is dystopia, but also romance. I love the characters and development in this series.
Selection Series
Fantasy
Books with magic or talking animals.
This book is for young adult or adult. The entire series is good and there’s even an offshoot trilogy that is very well written, lots of historical information in the books.
The Raven Boys (Raven Cycle, Book 1)
Wonderful fantasy series. Very hard to put down, great reads. The online community allows someone to connect with as you’re reading. I wouldn’t recommend getting in the online groups until you’ve read all of the books, but this is also a set that yo...
Wheel of Time Books - Series - Barnes & Noble
These books are wonderful. READ them in the published order, not the chronological order. If you read in chronological order, you get information that messes up the other books.
The Hunger Games Book Series
Great use of mythology, mystery, and adventure. Wonderful series.
The Games Gods Play (Standard Edition) by Abigail Owen, Hardcover
This series is one of my all time. Great set. There's another series after this one that is great as well.
Pawn of Prophecy (Book 1 of The Belgariad) by David Eddings | eBook
Fantasy, historical fiction, and mystery all rolled into one. I have enjoyed this series. Normally with mysteries I figure them out extremely fast, but these do a good job of surprising me.
The Librarian of Crooked Lane by C. J. Archer, Paperback
This fantasy series is full of surprises. There's a few flashbacks that tie the story together. If you love King Arthur type stories, give this one a chance.
Legendborn (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Tracy Deonn, Paperback
This series has amazing character development. It could fit in several genres: fantasy, adventure, romance, etc.
Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass Series #1) by Sarah J. Maas, Paperback
This book series pulls you in. I’ve recommended it to hundreds of people and this dystopian world pulls you in. The twists in each book are perfect. Read it in published order, not chronological.
Red Queen (Red Queen Series #1) by Victoria Aveyard, Paperback
This series is amazing. The world within is well-written and easy to fall into.
From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash Series #1)|Hardcover
Young Adult series, they have just enough humor to keep you entertained & intrigued. Variety of fantasy creatures plus some mystery thrown in.
Crave (Crave Series #1) by Tracy Wolff, Paperback
The Inheritance Cycle is one of my all-time favorites. The companion books are also must-reads.
Eragon (Inheritance Cycle #1) by Christopher Paolini, Paperback
This series is amazing. The characters are easily relatable.
An Ember in the Ashes (Ember in the Ashes Series #1) by Sabaa Tahir, ...
These book look at hidden societies. Fairies, vampires, etc. Plus, the characters are easy to relate to.
Mortal Instruments Book Series
A world with powers and gifts. Easy to read and enjoy. The audiobook of this is great.
Graceling (Graceling Realm Series #1) by Kristin Cashore, Paperback
The main heroine is easy to connect with and understand. This world is one that makes you think of desolation and longing for hope.
Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn Series #1) by Brandon Sanderson ...
Science Fiction
Classic science fiction series. This one has been read and reread so many times at my house. My paper copies are falling apart. The series each book focuses on a different aspect like death, fate, war, etc.
Incarnations of Immortality 8-Book Series
One of my all -time favorites, every Sci-fi or fantasy lover needs to read these.
Dune Book Series
This series features a caste system and people trying to break it. Society is only kind to the rich and powerful.
Red Rising (Red Rising Series #1) by Pierce Brown, Paperback
This series has everything; dragons, cussing, family dysfunction, all while dealing with medical conditions.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, Paperback
Great series, a twist on fairy tales with amazing twists & connections.
Cinder (Lunar Chronicles #1) by Marissa Meyer, Paperback
This trilogy is fun. Think super-heroes and vigilante justice. Morally grey characters as well. Throw in a little romance and family issues.
Renegades (Renegades Trilogy #1) by Marissa Meyer, Paperback
I loved this book. I did not like the sequel. Great for any geeks out there and nerds lots of obscure references.
Ready Player One: A Novel by Ernest Cline, Paperback
Great dystopian novel. Characters that you understand and can relate to their struggles.
Legend (Legend Series #1) by Marie Lu, Paperback
This has an enemies to lovers vibe in the trilogy.
Ruby Red (Ruby Red Trilogy Series #1) by Kerstin Gier, Paperback
This book had some major technology aspects that I found intriguing. Great series.
Warcross (Warcross Series #1) by Marie Lu, Paperback
This world focuses on gifts. Family allegiances and sworn enemies.
Carve the Mark (Carve the Mark Series #1) by Veronica Roth, Paperback
Historical Fiction
Any book that takes place during a specific historical period or during a war or event.
This book is one of my all-time favorites. It’s one that I’ve read several times now wonderfully written about two sisters during WWII.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
This book touches on women especially nurses during the Vietnam War.
The Women: A Novel by Kristin Hannah, Hardcover
This WWII book looks at love & silent deviance. Helping to smuggle people across borders.
Code Name Hélène: A Novel - Lawhon, Ariel: Books
WWII
The Tattooist of Auschwitz: A Novel
This book looks at 2 story lines, a mystery and realistic desperation. The 2 Storylines Take place in two different eras.
A Northern Light: A Printz Honor Winner by Jennifer Donnelly, Paperback
Adventure
Any novel or book where there's a journey involved. Many of these fit in several other genres.
This book fits in several categories. I’m going to put it in adventure. This book can be enjoyed at any age. Really I think it’s a great as a young adult but even younger preteens can enjoy this book.
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, Paperback
Again, one of my all-time favorite books.
The Lord of the Rings Books, DVDs & More
Mystery
Books where the main part is trying to solve something or figure out something. Not all of these are murders,; some are just puzzles.
This series is more YA, but I enjoyed it as adult. Puzzles mixed in with intriguing characters and family dynamics.
The Inheritance Games (Inheritance Games Series #1)
This YA book could fit into several genres. The audiobook has a very good reader.
Little White Lies (Debutantes Series #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Paperback
This series has one of my favorite protagonists. The flashbacks/tidbits of information is great. Very well done YA novels.
Truly Devious (Truly Devious Series #1) by Maureen Johnson, Paperback
This book has characters that are believable and a story that will keep you guessing till the end.
Last Girl Breathing: A Novel by Court Stevens, Hardcover
YA murder mystery. This one will keep you guessing. I recommend the entire series.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder #1)
This box works at solving a mystery. It happens every year, very well written highly recommend.
The June Boys by Court Stevens, Paperback
Other
This book will have all book lovers laughing. The audiobook for this is amazing.
Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books: A Novel
A great novel that approaches grief a little differently. Moving home and discovering family also plays intricate parts in this book.
Flying Solo: A Novel by Linda Holmes, Paperback
Trigger warning, a compelling read, highly recommend.
Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson, Paperback
Trigger warning. Very well written, something happens over the summer and as Alexi struggles with dealing with it.
This book deals with a lot of internal feelings and how we deal with horrible things happening to us
Faking Normal by Courtney C. Stevens, Paperback