Ever wondered what to do in your free time? I’ve got something better than watching TV. How about catching up on some reading? There is nothing better than getting so attached to a book that it pulls you inside their imaginary or non-fiction world. If you’re looking for a few book suggestions; keep reading and I’ll give a little preview on the following books that are some of my favorite!
 The Kite Runner – Khaled Hosseini
The Kite Runner is one of my favorite novels as it grips the reader into an emotional story of betrayal and redemption. This book had me thrilled and moved, both at the same time. It tells the story of Amir and Hassan, two best friends, as good as brothers and also experts in the art of kite flying.
The Great Gatsby–Â F. Scott Fitzgerald
Would you like to read about life of rich ‘businessmen’ in the jazz-age? The Great Gatsby is an American classic which demonstrates brilliant understanding of lives that are corrupted by greed. The book focuses on an individual, Jay Gatsby, who is urbane and world-weary. Gatsby is in fact nothing more than a man desperate for love.
PS: There is a 1974 version of this book and for all those Leonardo DiCaprio fans; there is also a 2013 version in which he plays the role of Jay Gatsby.
Pride and Prejudice–Â Jane Austen
This novel is a romantic and witty classic set in the 18th century. The plot and characters are engaging for teens in my opinion. Those who are open to the pleasures of 18th-century prose and manners would gladly enjoy reading this book. This book revolves around two young girls called Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy as they struggle to love and accept.
Uglies–Â Scott Westerfeld
Uglies presents a society where beauty and appearance is priority to happiness. Like all other teenagers in this society, a 15 year old named Tally Youngblood is anxious for for her sixteenth birthday because she knows her life will change. Personally, I love the message in this novel as it educates the readers that an individual’s phyisical appearance is not and should not be top priority. The book manages to be fun, exciting, adventurous, romantic, and engaging without straying from the story line.
A Bend in the Road–Â Nicholas Sparks
This novel has a perfect mixture of romance and a little mystery. It will embed images in your mind that will be hard to escape. Love and forgiveness are the main themes that seem to appear repetitively in this book. I can admit, this book takes you on an emotional ride as the narrator griefs in the memory of his loss. Do you think this book has a happy or sad ending?
Choker–Â Elizabeth Woods
My friend had suggested this book to me and I went to read it with no particular assumptions, so I didn’t really have my expectations set too high, but after finishing Choker, my feelings were kind of conflicted. Choker tells the story of Cara; a girl whose pretty much been ignored at school until an incident occurs and sets the book to surprise the reader. It’s quite the spooky, haunting and mysterious book to read!
Also, this book taught me not to judge a book by it pretty little cover!
Have fun reading!
