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Top Ten YA Book Club Picks
This is so hard because I've only done a couple of book club reads and have loved them. So for me a good book club pick starts with a standalone novel. It should be complex and the ending should rile up some feels. These are the kinds of books I put down and then want to debrief with the world and I'm the only one who has read it! Grrr...
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Set in Nazi Germany, Death brings us a heart wrenching story. This was a hard read and I definitely needed to debrief and make sure I wasn't alone in my sorrow.
Maya's Notebook by Isabel Allende
Maya is a 19-year-old runaway. As the story unfolds you discover a complex MC with loads of dirty laundry while trying to discover an internal peace. Lots of good conversation to be had with her journey.
Pills and Starships by Lydia Millet
It was a bit slow in the pacing but the topics of global warming and assisted suicide are great for a group to unravel. When tough decisions need to be made a sounding board is nice to have.
This Side of Salvation by Jeri Smith-Ready
A story about a young boy whose brother has died in the war with grief stricken parents who have started to prepare for the rapture lead by an enigmatic leader. Showcasing various ways to grieve, live and love.
Knockout Games by G. Neri
Whoa! So much to contemplate here. Inspired by actual events this story follows a girl who gets wrapped up in a rebel romance and the power of group think.
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
Friendship gone wrong. Sometimes it's hard to figure out who's real friend and who may not be the best friend. Lots to discuss with friends!
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Interesting format with an interesting point of view. Lots of decision making and a good intro to teenage suicide in fiction.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Teen romance combined with class, ethnicity and family issues. A good read ripe for discussion. 
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
She's an American girl in Paris who is the other girl. It's sticky and sweet. Lot of opinions about how this shaked out.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Great book combining elements of friendship, love and family. This really hit home for me and I would've loved debriefing with someone.
What reads have you enjoyed with a book club? What book would you love a reading buddy for?
What reads have you enjoyed with a book club? What book would you love a reading buddy for?
Elanor and Park is one of my all time favorite books, I would love to buddy read it someday.
ReplyDeleteyes! I need to re-read it soon. :) - meghann
DeleteThirteen Reasons Why Would be such a good discussion book! The only book I've read on your list with a group was The Book Thief (I think twice) and both times we had a great discussion.
ReplyDeleteThirteen Reasons Why is so interesting from the delivery style to the subject matter. I loved the Book Thief it was just a slow one for me. I had sadness OD. - meghann
DeleteLots of variety on your list! Aristotle and Dante was on a lot of lists, I need to read it. Your book club would be pretty awesome!
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Aww... thanks! It was different than anything I've read especially for gay lit and Mexican-American lit. I hope you get to read it! - meghann
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