There will be a lot of very well known and popular books in my list and the majority of people will probably have read or at least started them. But I am including them because they are some of my all time favourite books and I’m sure that there are still some people out there somewhere who haven’t read them. - Jen
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
It’s Harry Potter. No further explanation necessary.
The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
This series doesn’t have the greatest of beginnings, but persevere because it definitely gets a whole lot better. It ended up being one of the best series I have read.
Veronica Mars books by Rob Thomas and Jennifer Graham
These books are an absolute must read for anyone who was a fan of the TV show. The writing was fantastic and felt just like a TV episode, particularly if you listened to the audiobook.
The Martian by Andy Weir
This was probably one of my favourite reads of 2015. The story, the writing, the characters, the humour, the science, everything about this book was amazing. You can read my review of The Martian if you are interested.
Confess by Colleen Hoover
This was another of my favourite reads of 2015. Definitely my favourite book by Colleen Hoover and one of the best new adult contemporaries I have read. If you wish to read it, here is the link to my review of Confess.
Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson
Yet another of my favourite books of 2015. This is a YA contemporary romance and everything about it was amazing. Hands down my favourite Morgan Matson book. Second Chance Summer was one of the very first books I reviewed and I have included the link to it here.
Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
I read this one several years ago now and it still stands out as my all time favourite Nicholas Sparks book. This one was darker and I loved the mystery and suspense which made it different to his usual books.
There are also my favourite trilogies that I included in my November recommendations that I didn’t want to repeat here so you can go and check out that post here.
For the sake of not being repetitive, I won't list Harry Potter and The Mortal Instruments (and The Infernal Devices series which was recommended last month. I do recommend them though!). So here's a few books and series that I think everyone should read at least once. - Mel.
The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas.
I think just about everyone has heard of this series by now, and for good reason! This series is my second favourite series only after Harry Potter and it knocked The Infernal Devices down a spot. Throne of Glass is a fantasy series about an assassin named Celaena who is retrieved from a labour prison to compete against other assassins and thieves for the position of King's Champion. Each book just keeps getting better, and I definitely recommend making it to Queen of Shadows, because that ending is epic! I can't wait for the next book!
The Alchemist’s Key by Traci Harding
This has been one of my favourite books since my early teens and I’m currently rereading it! It’s a really interesting book with old science vs new technology, ghosts and a centuries old mystery! It’s a lot of fun and I highly recommend it! [Hint: fellow Aussies can find it in used book stores really cheap! Online prices are a bit steep.]
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This book is raved about a bit, but I think that’s for good reason. It was recommended to me back in 2013 and I read it in January 2014. I had heard a lot of positive things about it and I’m so glad I read it! It’s one of those stories that stay with you long after you’ve finished it.
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
This is one of the few books by Sparks that I have actually read [I have almost his whole catalogue, but I much prefer fantasy over contemporary/chick lit]. It’s such a moving story about a girl trying to find her place in the world, and mending broken relationships. It had me laughing one minute and sobbing the next!
Risk by Fleur Ferris
This is an incredible book and definitely one that everyone needs to read! It deals with online predators and how it affects the lives of those involved. Inspired by Ferris’ own experiences as a police officer and paramedic, the events in this book are terrifyingly real. Jen and I both rated it 5/5! You can read our review of it here.
Soundless by Richelle Mead
I have tried to read Mead’s Vampire Academy series, but just was not able to get into them. Soundless though, is a stand alone fantasy based around Chinese folklore - two things that I am very interested in! I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It has been getting some mixed reviews, but I suggest it for those who are looking for a quick, entertaining read.
The Next Together by Lauren James
This book is a whole lot of genres all packed into one entertaining bundle! There’s dystopian, science fiction, contemporary, action, reincarnation… It’s so good! The whole book is written in prose, letters, files, emails, newspaper articles, etc, and follows the timelines of about four of Matt and Kate’s lives, each lifetime containing obstacles that threaten to tear them apart.
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