What do I read?

I get a lot of people who ask me what I read. As a school librarian, people assume I am an expert on all things literature. So the funny thing is, I am not a good critic. To me there are 3 categories of books; 1) Awesome, 2) Pretty good, or 3) Not so good. Every year I read the state nominated books. Usually there are two or three in the "awesome" category, one or two in the "not so good" category, and the rest fall in the middle. This is typical of everything I read. So what am I trying to say???? I am by no means an expert. I love to read. But just because I like something, doesn't mean you will. And vice-versa.  So continue at your own risk!



So mostly I read young adult novels. My favorites are sci-fi or fantasy. That is evident in my two favorite books from the 2010-2011 state award nominee books. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Graceling by Kristin Cashore. Both of these are great reads and are the first book in a series. Did I mention that I love series? Well, I do! I also just finished reading a book called Skinned by Elizabeth Wasserman. Again another sci-fi book and the first book in a series.

So what about books that aren't sci-fi/fantasy? My favorite book of all time is Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. It is a retelling of the book of Hosea from the Bible. If you are at all familiar with this story, this is a beautiful books. Are you looking for something a little more realistic? How about Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak? Lifetime made a move of this book. And unlike most books that are made into movies, it stays pretty true to the book. Everything by this author is good. Another great author to try out is Sarah Dessen.

What are your favorite?