Young adult literature has exploded in popularity since I was in middle school. I can't remember the range or depth of such great books being available to me. These days, adults AND young adults are finding that young adult literature makes for a great read.
Someone just sent me this via buzzfeed: The 16 Books To Read Before They Hit Theaters This Year
I have to say, I'm very impressed with this list. Several of the books are for more mature audiences (I loved Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl!), but I was excited to see so many of them are great YA ones!
Here are my thoughts on a few of the titles:
Someone just sent me this via buzzfeed: The 16 Books To Read Before They Hit Theaters This Year
I have to say, I'm very impressed with this list. Several of the books are for more mature audiences (I loved Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl!), but I was excited to see so many of them are great YA ones!
Here are my thoughts on a few of the titles:
2. The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel and Bret Witter
How have I never heard of this book yet? The subtitle fascinates me and I can't wait to get a hold of this one. Plus the movie starts George Clooney, Matt Damon, John Goodman (my favorite!), and Bill Murray.
How have I never heard of this book yet? The subtitle fascinates me and I can't wait to get a hold of this one. Plus the movie starts George Clooney, Matt Damon, John Goodman (my favorite!), and Bill Murray.
6. Divergent by Veronica Roth
Here's another book on my "Must Read" list! I keep loaning my copy out to students and haven't stolen it away to read for myself.
Here's another book on my "Must Read" list! I keep loaning my copy out to students and haven't stolen it away to read for myself.
7. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
This is one of the best books I read in 2013. Green is a masterful writer who constructs his characters like a sculptor with a chisel. I devoured this book!
Disclaimer: Because of some themes, content, and incredible, edgy writing, this book may not appropriate for all 8th grade readers. I have it on my "Parental Permission" bookshelf.
This is one of the best books I read in 2013. Green is a masterful writer who constructs his characters like a sculptor with a chisel. I devoured this book!
Disclaimer: Because of some themes, content, and incredible, edgy writing, this book may not appropriate for all 8th grade readers. I have it on my "Parental Permission" bookshelf.
9. The Giver by Lois Lowry
While this isn't my favorite book for Young Adults, mostly because I usually don't go for futuristic genres, I appreciate the importance of this book in YA literature. I have to see this movie! And PS - Taylor Swift is in it. How do you feel about that?
While this isn't my favorite book for Young Adults, mostly because I usually don't go for futuristic genres, I appreciate the importance of this book in YA literature. I have to see this movie! And PS - Taylor Swift is in it. How do you feel about that?
12. The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Another one on my "Must Read" list. I can't keep it on my shelf long enough! Students love this book.
Another one on my "Must Read" list. I can't keep it on my shelf long enough! Students love this book.