Genre: Historical, Romance, and Young Adult
Reasons why to purchase this novel: The heroine in this book
is unusual from other female protagonists perceived in novels as she is
strong-willed and ambitious. I find it delightful to find a novel with a female
protagonist, who is strong. This novel also offers an unexpected plot twist
that has shocked many readers judging from the reviewers.
2. The Fact of a
Body: A Murder and a Memoir by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich
Genre: Crime, Law, Thriller, Young Adult, Memoir, and
Non-fiction
Reasons why to purchase this novel: This auto-biography is
captivating to readers as it offers realistic views of real murder cases, and
the challenges of a lawyer to defend the person who is accused of a murder. It
offers excellent choice of language and shocks readers of how intense law can
be. The author is a lawyer herself and wanted to pursue law because her own
experience of sexual abuse and the fact that her father is a lawyer himself.
3. Reflections
for Sharing Dreams by Brock Tully
Genre: Non-fiction, Inspirational and Poetry
Reasons why to purchase this novel: This novel can motivate
students at Fraser Heights Secondary School to pursue their dream. It is also
very heart-warming, and can offer support to students, who are feeling down. In
addition, this novel gives reader inspiration for others to open up to others
and use the kind part of their hearts.
4. The Crown’s
Fate by Evelyn Skye
Genre: Fantasy, and Historical
Reasons why to purchase this novel: This novel will not be a
disappointment to young adult readers that enjoy books about magical wonders
and are normally fast-paced. The author, Evelyn Skye, can convey powerful
series while exhibiting a command of plot, and characterization.
5. Orange: The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 by Ichigo Takano
Genre: Science Fiction, Romance, Tragedy, and Graphic Novel
Reasons why to purchase this novel: This graphic novel is
really popular in Japan and internationally. Orange Vol. 1 has won 5TH
place for the Goodreads Graphic Novel 2016 Awards, and it touches the powerful
issues such as suicide.
6. A Thousand Boy Kisses
by Tillie Cole
Genre: Romance, Tragedy, and Contemporary
Reasons why to purchase this novel: This romance novel
touches the hearts of many readers, and is found to be a tearjerker. This novel
is recommended to readers that have liked Fault in the Stars, and A Walk to
Remember.
7. Adulthood Is a Myth by Sarah Andersen
Genre: Humor, Graphic Novel and Non-fiction
Reason why to purchase this novel: Readers have appreciated
this graphic novel, and also delivers powerful messages. This graphic novel
also has hilarious illustrations, and a sense of humor.
8. All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood
Genre: Romance, and Contemporary
Reasons to purchase this novel: Readers have had pleasure
reading this novel, and the romance is smooth. There is great use of language,
and the author conveys the theme with complexity
9. The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the
Universe Itself by Sean Caroll
Genre: Science, Philosophy, and Nonfiction
Reasons: Readers have found this book intriguing, and shows
a large amount of discoveries. This book will be delightful to young teens that
are interested in the universe.
10. If at Birth You Don't Succeed: My Adventures with
Disaster and Destiny by Zach Anner
Genre: Humor, Biography, Disability, and Biography
Reasons why to purchase this novel: This novel gives power
views of disabilities and is written in the perspective of a person who has
cerebral palsy. It would definitely be a good read to young and older teens.
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