Monday, July 12, 2010

Great Summer Reads: Adult-Friendly YA

As promised, here are more reading suggestions to add some zest to your summer.

Think Young Adult books are just for teens? You'd be surprised to learn that many have cross-over appeal. Plenty of adults enjoy them just as much as teens. Pick up one of these popular books today!

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie - Native American coming-of-age tale

Bog Child by Siobhan Dowd - historical love story set during the Ireland "Troubles" of the '80s

The Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti - based on the true story of a German teen who started a resistance against the Nazis

Charles and Emma by Deborah Heiligman - an award-winning account of the life and love of Charles and Emma Darwin

Debbie Harry Sings in French by Meagan Brothers - a troubled teen finds himself through the support of his girlfriend, uncle and Debbie Harry

Going Bovine by Libba Bray - humorous fantasy adventure

Little Brother by Cory Doctorow - a futuristic suspense novel with current social commentary

The Lost Conspiracy by Frances Hardinge - imaginative adventure/fantasy story

Maximum Ride series by James Patterson - thrilling sci-fi saga

Shift by Jennifer Bradbury - a cross-country mystery

Do you have any favorite Young Adult books?

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