I really like the Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum series. Super easy to read, easy to jump in and out of, some mystery, and nothing to tug at your emotions.
Post by litebright on Jun 14, 2016 22:26:37 GMT -5
Do you like fantasy? I like the YA stuff from Tamora Pierce, especially her Protector of the Small, the Immortals and Trickster (Trickster's Choice, Trickster's Queen) books -- fun reads, although they all deal with fighting evil in some form or another.
Meredith Ann Pierce's Darkangel series is beautifully and weirdly written, it's lovely and archaic yet futuristic -- like something out of time.
I always like to go back and re-read the HP series, and LM Montgomery books. Especially her Emily series and The Blue Castle for something other than Anne.
I love all the books by Tamora Pierce. Her Alanna series is great (girl disguised as a boy to become a knight) and doesn't have anything really sad until the 4th book. Then there are a bunch of spinoff series from that one if you enjoy that world.
The Selection series by Kiera Cass is good--some political intrigue but also it's a Bachelor - style contest where a bunch of girls try to win the hand of the prince (in a post-America world).
I've been listening to Maggie Stiefvater "The Raven Boys" (and then there's three other books in the series). I just picked it because it was one of the recommendations on the audio app, but I've been quite enjoying them.
Magic, some humor, self-important prose, lots of mystery.
Post by scribellesam on Jun 14, 2016 22:29:34 GMT -5
My Most Excellent Year by Steve Kluger is adorable, and I loved Feeling Sorry for Celia by Jaclyn Moriarty. Both have a similar feel to Princess Diaries.
Post by litebright on Jun 14, 2016 22:31:11 GMT -5
Also, the Oz books are sort of bizarre and hilarious reading as an adult. Especially if you get into the books about the peripheral characters -- the Patchwork Girl, Tik-Tok, etc.
Also I've been enjoying books by K.M. Shea on my Kindle--they're cheap (free if you have Kindle Unlimited and you can get a month free to start) and she's done all these rewrites of fairy tales, and also a series that's King Arthur except Arthur is a 20th century girl pulled through time by Merlin's magic.
Ella Enchanted, my favorite Cinderella story of all time. The Key to Extraordinary--I read this today, and although it had a couple of sad parts, it was very good and 90% uplifting. Frindle--quick, cute read Holes Harry Potter
Post by underwaterrhymes on Jun 14, 2016 22:35:36 GMT -5
If you're looking for a mindless read, don't read the one I suggested. LOL.
I really liked Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl. It's not YA but it's about her life as a food critic for the NYT and the various disguises she wears to foil the restaurant people in their efforts to identify her.
Post by nicbreeful on Jun 14, 2016 22:35:55 GMT -5
Also, is it just me or are YA books really heavy lately? I'm trying to think of some YA (and I read a LOT of YA) that isn't sad and I'm coming up blank.
Twilight? That's not sad. Total drivel, but not sad. I can't think of much else unless you go younger than teens.