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Recommended by Elizabeth Popovich
This is the story of Quinn Sullivan as she tracks down the recipient of her late ex-boyfriend, Trent. She has gone into hiding and doesn't know how to continue her life without Trent. She finds the recipient, Colton, against the rules of the transplant system. After accidentally meeting him, she develops a romantic relationship with him, all while hiding how she really knows who he is. It is an intriguing novel with a twist at the end that will surely keep you reading until the end of the novel.

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Recommended by Elizabeth Stuart

This intriguing novel tells the story of a mother and her son as they survive many years kidnapped inside a room, and how they attempt to adjust to society once they return to the world. With the story in the perspective of the young boy, readers can experience the characters emotions through the thoughts of the boy.

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To five-year-old-Jack, Room is the world.... Told in the inventive, funny, and poignant voice of Jack, Room is a celebration of resilien...

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Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong

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Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong

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Recommended by Alex Cotignola
In Lies My Teacher Told Me  by James W. Loewen, the author attempts to figure out why many Americans do not remember or care for their own history, and does so by investigating high school American history textbooks. He details several inaccuracies and the poorly written work of the textbooks, which he blames for making history seem like a dull subject.  (In fact, those textbook authors on the cover barely do any of the writing; most of it is done by interns who might not even have a degree in History.) He notes that many of the textbooks constantly repeat the same myths and lies edition after edition, and that most are marred by outright bias in order to satisfy state textbook boards. He also notes that they constantly simplify complex problems from our history, thus resigning the subject to rote memorization. Along with his sharp criticism of the books he attempts to figure out why history class seems uneventful and meaningless, and how to correct this condition. The lies that Loewen point out are shocking and noteworthy, as it completely changes the narrative of most textbooks. After reading this book, you will never be able to look at American history (or those heavy textbooks) the same way.

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Papillon is a firsthand account of a man who was sent to a harsh prison camp in French Guiana, and his escape from this prison. He was sent to one of the toughest prison camps in the world for a crime he did not commit, and must rely on his wits and charm to outsmart the jailors, and escape the islands. Charrière tells his story in a detailed and compelling fashion, which will undoubtedly keep you wanting to read more. All the interesting characters and unbelievable events make up a fantastic story, so much so that it is hard to believe that it actually happened to him.

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Service A Navy Seal At War by Marcus Luttrell

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Service A Navy Seal At War by Marcus Luttrell

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Service A Navy Seal At War gives an inside perspective on the war in Iraq. Marcus Luttrell served as part of a SEAL team and was part of taking down the Taliban leader in Afghanistan. The story of Operation Redwing is told in his other famous novel, Lone Survivor. In Service A Navy Seal At War, he is in Ramadi, Iraq, the most dangerous city in the world. The story is compelling and gripping, as one crisis in Ramadi leads to another. I wouldn't recommend this novel to all audiences, because of the brutality of war shared in the book, but if you like constant action, and a better sense how modern wars are fought, this book would be incredible for you.

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Service - Free Preview has 384 ratings and 24 reviews. Sean said: Luttrell provides some compelling and heroic stories of how he and Seal Team 5 helped s...

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All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot

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All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot

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Recommended by Alice Kass
All Things Bright and Beautiful is the second in a four book series. Written by a country veterinarian about his various experiences in his job, it is a compilation of short stories. Some of these stories are funny, others sad, and others inspirational. However, all of them are uplifting and well-written.

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All Things Bright and Beautiful has 61,125 ratings and 830 reviews. Jason said: Dogs, cows, horses, sheep, cats and more die, while others are saved, som...

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Recommended by Lauren McDermott
Paper Towns by John Green is a fantastic novel about a boy named Quentin, and his experiences. One day, a new family moves into Quentin's neighborhood, and he soon becomes very intrigued as to who this new family is, and what they are like. A girl Quentin's age named Margo, who Quentin instantly falls in love with, and her family are the family. Quentin and Margo quickly become friends at a young age, but drift apart as they become older. However, when Margo is 18 she leaves her home, with Quentin being the last person she spent time with before disappearing. Quentin learns that there have been clues left behind from Margo, possibly revealing as to where Margo has gone. Quentin and his friends go on a quest in order to find her, making countless memories along the way. This book is an awesome read for all audiences, and also has a great movie, (read the book before you see the movie!)

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Paper Towns has 692,993 ratings and 44,440 reviews. Jamie said: I need to start off with my criticism of John Green:1) Margo and Quentin are exactly the...

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Recommended by Ms. Falkner
Noah and Jude are twins, each with some quirks and some secrets - all of which get magnified in the wake of their family's unexpected tragedy. Nelson treads some familiar territory for YA authors - sibling rivalry, finding love - but she overlays these themes with grittier stuff as well (death of a loved one, infidelity, sexuality, rape). This book is definitely for an older YA readership in that capacity.

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About the author

Jandy Nelson, like her characters in I'll Give You the Sun and The Sky is Everywhere, comes from a superstitious lot. She was tutored from a young age in the art of the four-leaf clover hunt; she knocks wood, throws salt, and carries charms in her pockets. Her critically-acclaimed, New York Times bestselling second novel, I'll Give You the Sun, received the prestigious Printz Award, Bank Street's Josette Frank Award, and is a Stonewall Book Award honor. Both Sun and her debut, The Sky Is Everywhere, have been YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults picks (Sun, a Top Ten on Both YALSA and Rainbow Lists) and on multiple best of the year lists including the New York Times, Time Magazine, NPR, have earned many starred reviews, and continue to enjoy great international success, collectively published in over 47 countries. I'll Give You the Sun has been sold to Warner Brothers and screenwriter Natalie Krinsky is currently writing the adaptation. Jandy, a literary agent for many years, received a BA from Cornell University and MFAs in Poetry and Children's Writing from Brown University and Vermont College of Fine Arts. Currently a full-time writer, she lives and writes in San Francisco, California-not far from the settings of her novels. Visit Jandy at www.jandynelson.com. Follow her on twitter: @jandynelson or Facebook: Facebook.com/jandy.nelson. Author photo credit: Sonya Sones.

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Read 30.8k reviews from the world's largest community for readers. At first, Jude and her twin brother Noah, are inseparable. Noah draws constantly and is ...