Welcome to my personal library! I organized my book recs by genre and reader age. I’m partial to sci-fi/fantasy, dystopian novels, and historical fiction. My favorite authors are Ray Bradbury, Scott Westerfeld, Lisa See, Edgar Allan Poe, Jane Austen,...
Sections
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Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Dystopian Future
Star Wars Fiction
Classic Novels & Short Stories
Historical Fiction
Youth/Young Adult
Children’s Books
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Dystopian Future
This is my favorite genre! I’ve read some awesome sci-fi series, listed below. They’re on my re-read list! I especially love authors Ray Bradbury and Scott Westerfeld.
The Uglies Series is my favorite dystopian future/sci-fi book series! The character development is top-notch and it hones in on some deep topics that really get you thinking.
Uglies Series (Books 1-4) by Scott Westerfeld
Ray Bradbury is one of my all-time favorite authors! Each short story in this book is a tattoo coming to life on a man’s body. Super trippy and fascinating.
The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury
Sci-fi/dystopian fans MUST read this one, it’s a true classic! Imagine a world where reading, writing, and owning books is illegal and firemen burn books rather than fight fires. Fascinating, right?
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Jenna Fox is a 17-year-old who wakes up from a coma and is told who she is. Her life was saved—but at what cost? In a future where science can perform miracles, Jenna uncovers the secrets behind her survival and what it means to be human.
Jenna Fox Chronicles Series (Books 1-3) by Mary E. Pearson
Cassia Reyes lives in a dystopian future where Officials in the Society determine every person’s fate—who you love, who you are, and even when you die. She decides to fight back and join a revolution. Are her heart and her future worth the risk?
Matched Trilogy (Books 1-3) by Ally Condie
This is by far the longest book I have ever read, but I enjoyed every page! The main character is a young boy named Wataru who is desperate to reunite his broken family. To make this happen, he’s flees to a magical world called Vision to reach a godd...
Brave Story by Miyuki Miyabe
Set in the world of Westerfeld’s Uglies series, Impostors throws you into a fast-paced story full of secrets, rebellion, and figuring out your identity. Frey’s been trained her whole life to live in the background, acting as a body double for her pow...
Impostors Series (Book 1) by Scott Westerfeld
Frey’s on the run, lost in a broken city and cut off from the boy she loves. With danger around every corner and old enemies creeping back in, she’s stuck between the life she knew and a future that feels out of reach. To truly break free from the pe...
Impostors Series: Shatter City (Book 2) by Scott Westerfeld
Frey emerges out of hiding to lead a revolution. But every new alliance brings new dangers. When a mission deep into enemy territory goes wrong, she’ll be forced to question who she can trust and what she’s willing to sacrifice for the future she bel...
Impostors Series: Mirror's Edge (Book 3) by Scott Westerfeld
Frey’s done everything she can to carve out her own path, but now the final showdown is closing in. With old secrets falling apart and new dangers popping up, she’s got to pull together some unexpected allies and make some seriously tough calls. If s...
Impostors Series: Youngbloods (Book 4) by Scott Westerfeld
Star Wars Fiction
I’m a newbie to Star Wars novels. These are my top picks so far! (Thrawn is my favorite villain, if you haven’t already guessed.)
Before Thrawn became one of the Empire’s most brilliant strategists, he was just a young officer in the mysterious Chiss Ascendancy fighting to prove himself in a world ruled by power, tradition, and secrets. When an unknown threat starts stirring in...
Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising (Book 1) by Timothy Zahn
Thrawn’s rising fast through the Chiss ranks, but not everyone’s cheering him on. As he investigates a shadowy enemy manipulating things behind the scenes, it becomes clear this battle isn’t just about tactics—it’s about politics, loyalty, and who to...
Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good (Book 2) by Timothy Zahn
The threat Thrawn’s been chasing is finally exposed, and it’s more dangerous than anyone imagined. With the Chiss Ascendancy on the edge of collapse and enemies closing in from all sides, Thrawn faces his biggest challenge yet. He’ll have to outthink...
Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil (Book 3) by Timothy Zahn
Ever wonder what happened to Ahsoka Tano after she left the Jedi Order? Ahsoka picks up her story after Order 66, as she hides from the Empire and wrestles with her identity without the Jedi. But Ahsoka can’t stay in the shadows for long—she’s drawn ...
Ahsoka by E. K. Johnston
Classic Novels & Short Stories
My favorite classic authors range from Poe’s horror stories and dark poetry to Jane Austen’s Victorian romance novels.
P&P is a must-read! Austen’s character development and writing style are simply unmatched. (Insider Secret: The P&P 6-part movie series from the 90s is word-for-word from the book!)
My main historical fiction recs are by author Lisa See. She writes novels based on the history of Chinese language and culture, which has always fascinated me.
If you love the Chinese language and cultural history like I do, then this historical fiction novel is perfect for you! It unveils the ugliness of ancient Chinese foot binding and the severely sexist environment in which girls and women suffered. But...
I was obsessed with the original Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene in 5th grade! I read all of them. This collection is the perfect gift for young readers who enjoy mystery novels.
