2017 Book Gift Guide

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The holidays are here and I know the ultimate gift: books! No matter what the age or interest, there’s a book out there for everyone, and the holidays are a perfect time to turn someone onto their next favorite books. Here’s my guide for you:


For the fantasy lover…
The Darker Shades of Magic trilogy by V.E. Schwab is one not to miss. Taking place over three different cities of London, the trilogy follows Kell, who can jump through the Londons, and Lila, who is desperately craving magic. Together, they make a terrifying duo that will excite the fantasy heart inside of you.

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For the reader who’s hesitant about sci-fy…

Do you love sci-fy but have a friend that just can’t get into it? I have the book for you. We Are The Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson has an underlying sci-fi plot masked as a contemporary story. The book follows Henry, who is being periodically abducted by aliens, who are giving him the ultimate decision of whether or not to end all life on Earth. At the same time, Henry has to deal with the real world, including the suicide of his boyfriend.

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For your favorite adventurer…

Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold tells the story of the ultimate adventurer. Teenager Kitty Hawk is a pilot who flies herself over to Alaska, where she’s going to spend the summer. There, she finds historical mysteries, gets caught up in some chilling business, and ensures her spot in the list of strong, independent, leading female characters in YA.

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For the fans of heartbreak…

I read History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera at the beginning of 2017, and I still think about the characters daily. The story literally opens up with Griffin attending the funeral of his ex-boyfriend and love of his life, Theo. Except, Theo had a new boyfriend when he died, Jackson. Together, Jackson and Griffin mourn over the death of Theo, and realize they knew two different Theos.

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For the paranormal obsessed…

Half Bad is not your typical YA paranormal romance. Instead, it has cut-throat, ruthless witches, and a story about survival. In a world, where witches rule the government and society, Nathan is in a bad spot. He’s the son of the most notorious witch in history, and the government is interested in keeping him as immobile as possible. He has other plans.

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For the person addicted to series…

Now is the perfect time to start the Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes, since the sixth and final book is coming out this January. This series focuses on four teenagers: Cleo, Magnus, Jonas, and Lucia. Each in different kingdoms on the same continent, the four are caught in power plays and magical fights as the world around them crumbles. One of my top fantasy series!

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For the person looking for the impossible…

Daughter of the Burning City was one of my most favorite reads of 2016, and the book I was most surprised about. Amanda Foody writes the tale of Sorina, who has created her entire family through her illusions. Her whole family are part of a moving carnival, and things start going south when her illusions start getting murdered, which should be impossible.

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For the audiobook listener…

Have you ever sat and listened to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s voice? Let me tell you, it’s incredible. He voices the audiobook for Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, one of my favorite books. This audiobook captures every magical aspect about this story, and was one I could not stop listening to.

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For the person who wants to believes in love…

Lazlo Strange is my ultimate book love. He’s gentle, kind, and full of wonderment. In this book, Lazlo becomes a leader in a discovery of a new aspect of the world he lives in, and starts have magnificent dreams. In these dreams, he starts falling in love with a beautiful blue skinned goddess, and it’s one of the most tender romances I’ve ever read.

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For the courageous reader…

Do you know someone who is passionate about learning about the world around them? The Hate U Give is to comfort some, make others uncomfortable, and open the eyes of everyone. The story focuses around Starr, who just witnessed the murder of her friend at the hands of a policeman. In a turn of events, she must decide how she’s going to carry her friend’s legacy
out.

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