10 Books You Should Read This Year
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10 Books You Should Read This Year

Suggestions for every bookworm.

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10 Books You Should Read This Year

Books are amazing, they let you experience a new world and see what it's like being someone else. I love to read and I know so many other people who also enjoy reading. I truly enjoy receiving suggestions of what to read next. Here are just a few of my own suggestions, for all the avid readers out there.

1. Pride And Prejudice by Jane Austen

This is a classic novel that takes you through the amazing journey of Elizabeth Bennet. You learn of her family's struggles with money, her sister's journey to find love, family drama's that could possibly ruin the family name, and her struggles of accepting love. This dramatic novel will open your eyes to the life of a strong young woman in 1813.

2. The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey

This book is perfect for anyone that is seeking adventure. This novel takes you through the lives of humans that are fighting to survive an alien invasion. The twist and turns in this novel will leave your head spinning. The end will have you wanting more, which is great because there are several more novels in the heart wrenching story.


3. The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

This novel takes you to world where you either bleed silver or red. The silvers live as the high class society and the reds live in despair. All Silvers posses magical powers, while every red doesn't. Red Queen takes you for a ride in the life of Mare Barrow a young girl who is very special. Mare Barrow is a red blood who finds herself in grave danger. This novel has a series of twists and turns that will strike you with awe. If you enjoy novels that will cause you to throw the book across the room this is a book for you.


4. The Selection by Kiera Cass

The Selection novel is about America Singer and how she goes from low in the caste system to living in the palace. She has been chosen to go to the palace to take place in a competition of a life time. She along with 35 other girls, fight for the affection of the prince. They all must go through a series of trials to win the prince's heart. America Singer is not like any of the other girls that have been brought to the palace. All America wants to do is go home and be with her family once again. Will she win over the prince's heart or will she get what she join her family again? Find out when you read The Selection by Kiera Cass.


5. Maximum Ride by James Patterson

This series follows a group of kids traveling the world. They aren't like any other kids though, they have wings. From a small age every member of the group can remember living in cages where scientist would perform experiments on them. Luckily all of them escaped and have been running from the scientist and their other experiments ever since. If you love Science Fiction and Adventure this novel is for you!


6. Prophecy Of The Sisters by Michelle Zink

There has always been a prophecy of twin sisters. One sister is the gate, the only person who can open our world to demons that could bring on the end of the world. The other sister the Guardian, she is burdened with the duty to make sure the gate remains closed. Will both sisters fulfill their part of the prophecy? Read Prophecy Of The Sisters to find out.


7. The Merciless by Daniella Vega

Have you ever been interested in exorcisms? Have you ever thought about demons and angels? If so this is the novel for you. In this novel several teenage girls attempt to free a girl from her demons. This is a horror story unlike any other. You will never know what's going to happen next.


8. 13 To Life by Shannon Delany

13 To Lfie is a fantastic story about a young girl that never expected her life to change. She lived a normal life until one day she is called into the principal's office. From that point on her life would never be "normal" again. Follow this young girls rollar-coaster ride by reading this amazing book!


9. Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

This novel tells you what it would have happened if you committed adultery in 1642. A young woman ends up becoming pregnant while her husband is away. She is soon found guilty of adultery, her punishment is to where a scarlet letter on her clothes. Showing everyone her sin for as long as she lives. Learn what it was like in 1642 for this young woman and other's who committed adultery by reading this novel.


10. Life and Death by Stephenie Meyer

Don't judge just yet, this is actually a very good novel. This is the re-imagined version of Twilight, this novel switches the genders. This novel shows what would have happened if almost all of the characters gender swapped. This is a very interesting take on this love story. In my opinion this is better than Twilight. I hope you do give this novel a chance and enjoy reading it.


All of these novels are amazing and will bring joy into any reader's life. Everyone of these books are unique, every story takes you on a thrilling journey. I hope you enjoy all of the books I have suggested! Have a great time reading!

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