Next time, some ideas for the non-fiction readers on your list. Or go here to see what the CBC recommends: This is a heavier, more issue-oriented story than Giffin’s usual fare and the through line that carries the novel is how far are you willing to go to protect the ones you love? Though this book is marketed for adults, one of the point of view characters is a teen and I think this story would be a great jumping off point for discussions between parents and teenagers.įor more fiction ideas, check out Goodreads Best Books of 2018. I could not put down All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin. This contemporary love story straddles two worlds and two cultures: Pittsburgh as well as Amish farm country. Well-written and emotional, you might want to include a box of Kleenex with this one.įor older romance readers, I was captivated by Between You and Me by Susan Wiggs. For teens who appreciate a terrific love story, my pick is The Problem With Forever by Jennifer L. Set in Amsterdam during WW11, this mystery novel is gritty and deserving of last year’s Edgar Award. Join Facebook to connect with Susan S Steward Langston and others you may know. For an historical teen read you can’t go wrong with Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse. View the profiles of people named Susan S Steward Langston. Teens who like realism will appreciate The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka Slater. A solid fantasy fiction choice for middle grade readers. Luna was raised by a witch and must figure out how to handle the magical powers she has accidentally been given.
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I really enjoyed Girl Who Drank the Moon, a middle grade novel that was published in 2016 and won the 2017 Newbery Medal. You can source those blogs by checking through my archives for ‘My Reads.’ Here are some titles that stood out for me this year. I usually blog once a month about what I’m reading, and if a book makes my monthly post you can bet I’ve enjoyed it. Facebook Susan Monica wore a variety of wigs in court. Tis the season for giving but it can be hard to pick just the right book for each recipient.