Showing posts with label Teen Book Recommendations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teen Book Recommendations. Show all posts

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Teen Book Recommendations: Political YA Books


With so much in the world right now about politics, I thought it might be fun to round up some YA political books because there are quite of a few of them. 

Defending TaylorRed Girl, Blue Boy (If Only . . ., #5)The Wrong Side of RightZero DayThe Unexpected Everything

Extreme American Makeover (First Daughter, #1)The Fixer (The Fixer, #1)All-American Girl (All-American Girl, #1)My Life Next Door
First Daughter * The Fixer * All American Girl  * My Life Next Door

The President's Daughter
President's Daughter


Friday, July 29, 2016

Teen Book Recommendations for Bourne Fans


Welcome to a new series on the blog of book recommendations for pop culture fans! I'm excited to kick things off!

I'm a HUGE fan of the Bourne movies and I couldn't be happier with another movie out today.



Crossing the Line (The Raven Files, #1)Zero DayThe Fixer (The Fixer, #1)Powerless (The Hero Agenda, #1)

Crossing the Line: An agent stolen returns home to become a double agent - but for which side?
Zero Day: A girl is kidnapped when her father is a Senator, but gets free when he's President. Could she be a traitor?
Fixer: Tess becomes involved in the political landscape of Washington D.C. where she uncovers a conspiracy involving the deaths of her classmates' family members.
Powerless: Kenna's tired of being normal, but when a boy saves her life, she's forced to rethink everything that she knows and everyone in her life.

Killer InstinctI Become ShadowI Am the Weapon (The Unknown Assassin, #1)The Living (The Living, #1)
Killer Instinct: Lane's mother works hunting down serial killers. Lane's gotten a taste of this work and attempts to hider her obsession, but the newest killer finds out and starts communicating with her.
I Become ShadowRen Sharpe was having an average day until she was kidnapped.She trained with weapons, survival tactics, and more to  be good enough. Finally she passed the training session and got her first assignment.
I am the Weapon: Boy Nobody shows up, attaches himself, kills someone to make it look natural, and leaves without anyone being the wiser. Except this time.
The Living: A mysterious disease, a sinking cruise ship, and a boy determined to live.


Mind Games (Mind Games, #1)Two Lies and a Spy (Two Lies and a Spy, #1)Spies and PrejudiceAlso Known As (Also Known As, #1)I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, #1)
Mind Games: Sisters Fia and Annie do what they must to survive in the hands of the company that uses them as weapons. 
Two Lies and a Spy: When Kari's dad sends the worst text imaginable, she grabs her brother and goes into hiding - like her spy parents taught her. 
Spies and Prejudice: Berry and her BFF are on a stakeout when they meet two boys, one charming and one proud. A picture she snaps on a whim leads her down a path she shouldn't follow.
Also Known As: Maggie's never had a normal life. She travels with her spy parents - helping them break into safes all over the world. On her first solo mission, she must befriend a boy, infiltrate his house, and steal a computer file. 
I'd Tell You I Love You, But then I'd Have to Kill You: Cammie's an awesome spy, but not so awesome when it comes to acting natural around boys. Will she blow her cover in just one night?
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Cold Fury (Cold Fury, #1)The Night She DisappearedHeist Society (Heist Society, #1)Model Spy (The Specialists, #1)Perfect Cover (The Squad, #1)
Cold Fury: When her family's kidnapped, Sara Jane must use her family traits to keep the mob in line.
The Night She DisappearedGabie switched shifts at the pizza joint with Kayla. When a mysterious call requests a pizza delivery, Drew doesn't think twice about it. Kayla goes to deliver the pizza and never returns. Gabie realizes that it was supposed to be her.
Heist SocietyKat used to lead a life of danger before she pulled her biggest con ever and walked away from a life of thievery to attend boarding school. Her enrollment last a few months before her old life comes crashing over her plans. Her master thief father needs her help. She makes a deal with the devil, but it will take all her skills to pull of this heist.
Model Spy: After getting caught hacking in to a secure government site, Kelly has a choice - go to juvie or be recruited for a secret government program called the Specialists.
Perfect Cover: Toby Klein would never in a million years be a cheerleader - until they want her. And tell her that one little secret. Cheerleaders are just a cover for spies at Bayport High.

Sure Fire (Rich and Jade, #1)The Devil's Breath (Danger Zone, #1)Traitor (Boy Soldier, #1)Stormbreaker (Alex Rider, #1)
Sure Fire: When their mother dies, Jade and Rich must live with their father - whom they don't know because he's a spy.
Devil's Breath: After he narrowly escapes an assassin at his school, Max learns that his father is missing. He left his son clues and now Max will follow them - no matter the cost.
Traitor: Danny's grandfather was betrayed and deemed a traitor. Now Danny and his grandfather are on the run to clear their family name.
Stormbreaker: When his uncle dies, Alex doesn't believe the reason for his death. In setting out to prove it, he becomes recruited to finish the spy job is uncle died trying to achieve.

Friday, July 15, 2016

Teen Book Recommendations for fans of Reality TV


Welcome to a new series on the blog of book recommendations for pop culture fans! I'm excited to kick things off!
For fans of the Bachelor:
The Selection (The Selection, #1)America's world isn't great, but it isn't bad either. Prince Maxon's looking for a wife and one girl from each province (35 total) will compete for his hand in marriage. America has no interest in throwing her name into the ring.  America's stunned when her name is announced on the news. She's elevated into society and taken to the Palace with the other girls. There she will meet the Royal family, including the Prince.

For fans of Chopped (and other cooking shows)
Taste TestNora's Dad owns a BBQ joint and Nora's been working there forever. When her BFF suggests that she audition for the Taste Test- a reality cooking show for teens, neither of them expect her to make it. Now she's leaving home for the semester, joining the team of cooks. Nora's Southern roots show. She's not like the drama queens or chef royalties. She wants to win the scholarship to the Internationals School of Cuisine in Paris - and unlike some contestants, she can't afford to pay her way.

For fans of  Big Brother
Something Real (Something Real, #1)Chloe (Bonnie™) Baker used to be part of the TV hit series Baker's Dozen. Since the cancellation, she's been trying to lead a normal life. She has friends - and maybe even an potential boyfriend. Then, she comes home from school one day to see a TV crew. She's not thrilled about restarting the family drama. In fact, she'll do just about anything to avoid having her life ruined - again.
For fans of Survivor:
Nil (Nil, #1)In an instant, Charley's transported from her world to a remote island. For twelve days, she survives on her own, then she meets Thad and Jason who bring her to the city. Thad becomes her island guide, explaining the rules of NIL. You get 365 days to get off the island from on of the dates. Everyone counts their days. You must contribute something to society while waiting for your turn to go hunting gates. Can she escape the island?
Court of Fives (Court of Fives, #1)For fans of America Ninja Warrior
Jes can't officially enter the race of the Fives, so she trains in secrets and enters anonymously. She loses her race on purpose, but fate has already determined her path. When her family life crumbles, her dream at training comes true. But is it worth everything?
For fans of America's Next Top Model
Dumplin' (Dumplin', #1)Willowdean's confidence is shaken after a huge fight with her best friend and a blossoming romance. She's determined to take back control and enters the Miss Clover City Beauty Pageant to show the world that fat girls can be beautiful too. 
Wildflower (Wildflower, #1)For fans of American Idol
Bird and her family play together in a band, but one night her father can't be the frontman and Bird steps in. That's also the night a scout hears them play. He wants to sign Bird (just Bird) to a contract. Can she make it in the big leagues?