Category: Top 5

Top 5 Nonfiction

Next up is our top picks for nonfiction.  Any of these would be great last minute Christmas gifts!

Laught it up

1.  Laugh it Up by Candace Payne

Chewbacca mom anyone?  This book is just as infectious as her famous laugh.

Read the full review here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

courage-to-soar

2. Courage to Soar by Simone Biles

Many Olympic athletes know from a very early age that they want to go for the gold. Simone Biles start in the world of gymnastics came about in a rather unconventional way.  It is nice to read a story of someone so accomplished and see how they have stayed grounded as well as understand the difficulties they have faced.

Read the full review here.

 

 

 

 

The Last Girl

3. The Last Girl by Nadia Murad

A shocking first hand account of the terrors of ISIS on many young women.  This book will inspire you to join Nadia’s cause!

Read the full review here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lets be real

4. Let’s be Real by Natasha Bure

In today’s world it is hard for teens to find someone that is actually worth looking up to. Natasha Bure shows it is ok to be ok with yourself and gives teen girls someone they can have as a role model that their parents will approve of.

Read the full review here.

 

 

 

 

 

Heaven

5. Between Heaven and the Real Word by Steven Curtis Chapman

His story is one that some of his fans may be aware of, but many aspects of his life that he shares in the book will be new to even his most devoted fans making this book worth reading.

Read the full review here.

Top 5 YA Fiction

It’s that time of year again when we showcase our top picks for the year.  To kick off 2017’s list is Young Adult fiction.  With such great books out this year, it was almost impossible to narrow down, but here are six that we felt were the best!

the-valiant1. The Valiant by Lesley Livingston

One of the most powerful and exciting stories that we read all year, this book is a must read for YA lovers.  The history combined with the suspense made for a great opportunity to reach young readers.  This is the type of book that makes you dread you next book because it was just so good.

Read the full review here.

 

 

 

 

In 27 Days2. In 27 Days by Alison Gervais

One of the most emotional reads of the year that deals with today’s bullying issues head on.  This story was so original that we couldn’t put it down.

Read the full review here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ferorcious

3. Ferocious by Paula Stokes

Nothing like a good vengeance story to keep the pages turning.  Tor Teen has found a winner with this series and a new fan as well.

Read the full review here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It Started With Goodbye

4. It Started with Goodbye by Christina June

A compelling read that really helps us to focus on finding the positive in all of our outcomes.  This book had the best character development of any that we read all year.

Read the full review here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secret Sky

5. Toward a Secret Sky by Heather Maclean

A deliciously intriguing story that can’t help but be devoured. An adventure that needs to be read again and again just to let it all sink in.  There better be another book to follow because we want more.

Read the full review here.

 

 

 

 

 

unfolding

6. Unfolding by Jonathan Friesen

A unique story that twists and turns faster than the EF5 tornado that has hit the town more than once. With characters that are easily relatable, even if they are considered weird and different by many, the story is easy to follow and hard to put down.

Read the full review here.