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Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Written in an unusual dual narrative by Jay Asher, Thirteen Reasons Why is one of those rare books that goes beyond genre and target audience to speak directly to you. Even though the author knows his craft well, the subject of suicide makes it a hard book to read. At the same time, the story itself makes it impossible to put down. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself speaking out loud to Hannah and the people who knew her. Go with it. Let this book take you to the depths that it will. And then discover for yourself that there is always another option.
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Green Angel by Alice Hoffman
Alice Hoffman captures the spirit of magic realism with such elegance in the tale Green Angel. This story of how a girl named Green copes with the loss of her family is immediate and emotional, painted with imagery that stays with you long after you finish the book. It is a small but powerful novel that reads like a poem, fairy tale, and personal memoir wrapped in one.
Read an excerpt of Green Angel.
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
Today’s recommendation is for a book that more than deserves its spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely is a debut novel that will make you believe that faeries are hiding in every corner, waiting to draw you into their realm. This story grabs you from the first sentence and doesn’t let go until you know what happens to Aislinn, her best friend Seth, and the faeries who have changed their lives.
Listen to Melissa Marr’s Book Expo America (BEA) podcast.
