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Top Ten Tuesday-Must Read YA books

Before I say anything else- let me wish all the Indians reading this a Happy Independence Day! We celebrate our 70th year of Independence this year!

Getting back to the post- I'm linking back up with the Broke and the Bookish for a Top Ten Tuesday post- the first after a break they took over the summer. My theme today is Young Adult books that are a must read- even for people with a strong dislike of Young Adult books!
(All links go to my review)




4. Because You'll Never Meet Me by Leah Thomas


6. The List by Siobhan Vivian





These were some of my all-time favourite reads. I think that any of these books will be enough to re-spark an interest in YA and in reading for anyone who has slowly given up. Have you guys read any of these books? Let me know in the comments below!

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  1. I loved Made You Up! Such a good book! :-)

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  2. I need to request Made You Up again. I got it in from the library just as I was leaving on a trip! Thank you for reminding me of it.

    Here's mine: Can Books Improve Your Happiness?

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  3. I made you up is on my radar because of all the bad reviews it got supposedly as a bad rep for schizophrenia. A very close relative suffered from it for 50 years [unfortunately he passed last year] and I'm very curious about how it has been represented.

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    1. I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know much about Schizophrenia, but I really enjoyed the book.

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  4. Great list! I don't read much YA but I do enjoy Rainbow Rowell's books :)

    My TTT

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    1. I think Eleanor and Park and Fangirl are her best books.

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  5. I totally agree on This is Where it Ends. Great list! Also glad to see the TTT is back up and running. I wanted to try to join in to some this year. Great picks!

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    1. I think you'll have a great time making these lists Lisa! You should definitely join!

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  6. I read a lot of YA yet I haven't read about five of your suggested titles. I love Eleanor and Park. It breaks my heart. I want to read Made You Up. My TTT

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    1. I find that one can never read as many books as they want to- but we should all keep trying anyway!

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  7. I've heard a lot of great things about Made You Up - I'll have to look into it sometime!

    Check out my TTT and my current giveaway

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  8. Eleanor & Park is on my list, and Because You'll Never Meet Me looks like one to check out too.

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    1. Because You'll Never Meet Me is one of the most unique books I've ever read!

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  9. A couple of these are on my TBR, but I love YA so I'm not a hard sell!
    My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/15/top-ten-tuesday-120/

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    1. I love YA too- it's part of the reason I made this list!

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. I just added a couple of these to my TBR, thanks

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    1. It's always great to help someone out and suggest good books!

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  11. My town actually has a big parade to celebrate India's Independence day, so Happy Independence Day. I see some of my faves up there (E&P, Mosquitoland) and a few I want to read (Made You Up, My Heart and Other Blackholes, This Adventure Ends). Great list!

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    1. Thanks Sam! You should get around to reading those books- they're really good!

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  12. Great list! I also don't read much YA but I did enjoy Rainbow Rowell's books.

    A bit late, but thanks for dropping by my blog last week :)

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