Since the beginning of this year, I have read a ton of different books in so many different genres. From YA to Non-Fiction, I have created a list of some of our favorites. In no particular order, here is the list!
See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon
(YA Contemporary)
This is a fun YA book that takes place during Barrett Bloom’s first semester of college. September 21. A day like any other. Barrett has dreams of being on her college newspaper, which doesn’t go as planned. Between that and the embarrassing first day of Physics class, with a side of accidentally setting a frat house on fire, it hasn’t been a great first day. Then the day repeats, and she becomes stuck in a time loop, reliving the day over and over. She eventually realizes that she’s not alone, and Miles, another first-year student, is also stuck in the time loop. This book was an absolute delight, with fun college adventures, all in attempts to get out of the time loop. Check it out here!
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
(Adult Romance)
This book was SO good. It features Macy and Elliot, who were childhood friends and haven’t spoken to each other in ten years. When Macy is planning her wedding and runs into Elliot again, it is clear there might still be something between them. This book has alternate timelines, detailing Macy and Elliot’s childhood and the possibility of rekindling their relationship as adults. The writing is lyrical and beautiful, and it was a book I couldn’t put down! Check it out here!
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
(Adult Non-Fiction)
In this collection of essays, John Green discusses a wide range of topics that surprisingly mesh very well together. He covers everything from an Icelandic hot dog stand to his love of Dr. Pepper. What could be better than that? Check it out here!
A Brush With Love by Mazey Eddings
(Adult Romance)
An adorable novel that features two dental students, Harper and Dan, as they navigate through school and try to remain “just friends” with each other. There is a great representation of anxiety and grief throughout this book however, Eddings does a fantastic job creating a light-hearted and sweet romance. Check it out here!
Seoulmates by Susan Lee
(YA Contemporary)
A fantastic debut novel featuring friends to lovers. Hannah is entering her last year of high school. Meanwhile, Jacob, Hannah’s childhood friend who left the US to become a K-Drama star, is taking a break from fame and reunites with her during a trip to San Diego. With Jacob back in Hannah’s life, things definitely get complicated. I loved this book because it was hilarious and also heartfelt and sweet. Check it out here!
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
(Adult Non-Fiction Memoir)
A heartbreaking and impactful memoir detailing McCurdy’s rise to fame on the hit Nickelodeon show iCarly, as well as her family life and difficult relationship with her mother. There are a lot of difficult topics discussed throughout, and McCurdy writes in such a powerful way that shows her growth as a person, as well as chronicling the heartbreaking and, at times, relatable stories of her childhood with humor. I have so much admiration for McCurdy for sharing her story. Check it out here!
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
(Adult Fiction)
This might possibly be one of my new favorite books of all time. I don’t say that lightly, but Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow is simply amazing! We follow two childhood friends, Sam and Sadie, as they reunite in college to create a video game that becomes successful beyond their imagination. This book has a refreshing emphasis on friendship and is a great read for anyone who is familiar with gaming (and also for those who are not). This book has dual timelines spanning thirty years, detailing Sam and Sadie’s childhoods and the current success of their video game, Ichigo. Tomorrow also discusses relatable and important topics such as identity, disability, loss and love. Check it out here!