Fantasy
Harry Potter by JK Rowling
A socially awkward kid, who always watches from the sidelines, wants to fit in. He befriends a brother and a sister who are also outcasts in high school and joins their friend group. Through his new friendship he finds the joys of first love, music, friendship, experiences, and more.
Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
After the Trojan War, the commander of the armies sets course back to home. He ends up sailing in dangerous waters and fights many monsters that takes the life of most of his soldiers.
The Odyssey by Homer
In the future, North America is divided into 12 districts and the Capitol. The Capitol forces one boy and one girl from each district to fight to the death in an arena as a nationally televised event.
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
a girl who moves from to Washington to live with her dad and falls in love an attractive guy who has a secret. She struggles to build a relationship in a world filled with suspicion and danger.
Twilight by Stephenie Meyers
A 12 year old boy learns that his father, who he thought abandoned him and his mom, is actually a greek god. He attends camp that trains him to become a future hero, but when Zeus accuses him of stealing the Master Bolt, the young boy sets out on a quest to find the bolt and stop a war between gods.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan.
Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, his extraordinary journey will prove you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.
Wonder by RJ Palacio
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
A boy finds himself in the middle of a maze with his memory completely erased. In order to leave this place, they must find their way through the maze filled with terrifying monsters.
Maze Runner by James Dashner
A teen girl writes love letters— more like good-bye letters— to her crushes. To put her feelings on paper is to release their hold over her. But when these secret letters from years past somehow get mailed out to these boys, she will have to face the consequences.
To All the Boys I loved Before by Jenny Han
A man inherits riches from his uncle, which includes a magic ring that has the power to control or destroy the world. As enemies try taking the ring from him, he goes on a quest where he meets many friends who help him save the world from evil.
The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
a critically acclaimed coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of racism and police brutality. It follows a 16-year-old girl as she navigates two contrasting worlds: the poor Black neighborhood where she lives and the white prep school where she studies.
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
tells the tragic story, set during the 1920's, of a self-made millionaire, and his pursuit of a wealthy young woman whom he loved in his youth.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The story, set in a dystopia in 2045, follows a teen boy on his search for a prize in a worldwide virtual reality game, the discovery of which would lead him to inherit the game creator's fortune.
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
A creative romantic retelling of the Iliad by Homer told in the perspective of a soldier who falls in love with the hero.
Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
During WWII in London, 4 siblings are sent to the country to live with their uncle. The youngest of the siblings finds herself in a magical world by accident that is run by an evil ice queen.
Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis
a story narrated by a compassionate Death who tells us about a girl growing up in Germany during World War II. She steals books, learns to read, and finds comfort in words.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
told from the point of view of a barely literate teen who fakes his own death to escape his abusive, drunken father. He encounters a runaway slave, and the two embark on a raft journey down the Mississippi River during the mid 1800's.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
a story about a society with citizens who have no memories of its past, except for one individual. Citizens are not given freedom or choice. Without choice, the elders of society believe they can prevent negative elements, such as war and poverty.
The Giver by Lois Lowry
a young adult fiction novel that narrates the story of a 16-year-old girl who is diagnosed with cancer. She joins a support group where she meets a teen boy, and there is a rollercoaster of emotions throughout this novel as the relationship between the two teens.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
A teenage orphan harnesses a rare power she never realized she had in the middle of a war. People start to worship her as a Saint, believing she will save their country.
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
It follows an African-American teenage girl being raised in rural Georgia in the early 1900s. Through letters written to God, we follow her struggle with an abusive father, teenage pregnancy, and abusive marriage.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
tells the story of gifted scientist who succeeds in giving life to a being of his own creation. However, this is not the perfect specimen he imagines that it will be, but rather a hideous creature who is rejected by the scientist and mankind in general.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
the story of a man questioning the system that keeps his futuristic but dystopian society afloat and the chaos that quickly ensues once he gives in to his natural curiosity and desire to be free.
1984 by George Orwell
This romantic story follows the life of a woman who is the daughter of a country gentleman. She meets a tall, dark, handsome, and brooding man. They both initially dislike each other, but throughout the novel, they learn how to understand each other.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen