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[Sandra]

I read when I was young. It confronted traditional Chinese culture to the modern western customs. Not YA but I don't think it had taboos. I loved it.

[Casey]

Emily wrote: "Okay, folks, to finish a challenge I'm working on, I need books set outside the U.S. I'm in good shape for Europe and Australia, but I really need Africa, Asia, and South & Central America. And A..."

Oh and this one, YA, i just finished is based in Havanna, Barbados, and all the islands around there.

[Kelley]

The Secrets of Jin-shei is a good book set in China, with quite a few memorable characters. The Fox Woman offers an intriguing take on Japanese folklore. Both are well worth a look.

I need advice:
Because these days I insist that the books I choose have a strong female presence, I find that most of the authors I'm choosing are women. While I love their work, I would like to add a few more male authors to my fantasy/sci-fi diet. So: who are some male authors who are particularly good at writing smart, competent female characters who are crucial to the story? Preference given to books with strong male AND female characters.

I already know and like: Garth Nix, Scott Westerfield

Not interested in: Philip Pullman. This always comes as a shock to people who know me, but I tried to read The Golden Compass and couldn't finish it -- not that I didn't appreciate what Pullman was trying to do with his heroine, but somehow I found his writing style off-putting and couldn't manage to lose myself in the story.

[Shanna_redwind]

Kdbrand if you're looking for a laugh, I really enjoyed listening to Skulduggery Pleasant. The narrator did a fabulous job.

[Casey]

Kelley wrote: "The Secrets of Jin-shei is a good book set in China, with quite a few memorable characters. The Fox Woman offers an intriguing take on Japanese folklore. Both are well worth a look.

I need advice:..."

I recently read a book with a strong female character I was very pleased with that seemed so well represented. I remember being very surprised when I found out the author was male. I don't however remember the book! I will look through my recently read books on here and see and get back to you!

[Fictitious1]

Shanna_redwind wrote: "Kdbrand if you're looking for a laugh, I really enjoyed listening to Skulduggery Pleasant. The narrator did a fabulous job."

I completely agree. Skulduggery Pleasant was one of the first audiobooks I listened to. It is really enjoyable. I just adored the narrator's accent. He created such atmosphere with his voice. Highly recommended.

[Leah]

I'm reading something that is from the perspective of someone who's depressed, and love that. Any recommendations for dark, depressive authors?

[Leah]

Wendy F wrote: "Angie, when you read , just really try to get a print copy from somewhere. You absolutely won't regret it. He had an illustrator for the print book and the pict..."

I love that you promote the print copy. I like them so much better, than most of the Kindle Versions.

[Gwennie]

Did you read ?

[Leah]

Carina wrote: "Oooooooh. Got it, thanks!
I'm so bad with the abbreviations and stuff. There's so many that I can never remember them all!"

Me too.

[Natalie]

Leah wrote: "I'm reading something that is from the perspective of someone who's depressed, and love that. Any recommendations for dark, depressive authors?"

Many of Laurie Halse Anderson's books deal with dark/depressing topics. My personal favorite from her is .

[Lydia]

Isamlq wrote: " and like Jenny said: "

These look good!

[R.A.]

Hey guys! I know a lot of you have nieces, nephews, and children - so I figured this might be a good place to ask.

My niece (7) and nephew (10) recently had their birthdays and I wanted to send them some books. Can you guys recommend something that's not so mainstream (as in, they probably haven't read it yet). I'll obviously be shipping them with receipts just in case, but would love your input. I don't know any good books for kids (besides the obvious).

Thanks in advance :)

[Jenny]

My kid is around that age and these are some of the books/series he likes (aside from the big obvious things like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Narnia, The Hobbit, etc.):

[Casey]

Two good series for that age group, if they like animal stories are:
and the books coming after it, and

[R.A.]

Thanks :)

I know my niece and nephew enjoy reading, but they are definitely not at the level of some of those books yet. Ended up getting and then some of the classic learning to read books for my niece (Frog and Toad and Amelia). I'll probably get some of the other series for my nephew next year. :)

[Gwennie]

my daughter LOOOVES warriors.

[Casey]

Wendy F wrote: "my daughter LOOOVES warriors."

I love the Warriors myself. They are surprisingly violent and tragic though. I always wonder what kids think of the horrible things that happen in them. If they just don't "get" why it's so sad, or if kids are less sensitive than I always was. I don't know. But I love the books.

[Silvia]

R. wrote: "Hey guys! I know a lot of you have nieces, nephews, and children - so I figured this might be a good place to ask.

My niece (7) and nephew (10) recently had their birthdays and I wanted to send t..."

I loved the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull. You can't go wrong there.

[amber]

Jenny wrote: "My kid is around that age and these are some of the books/series he likes (aside from the big obvious things like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Narnia, The Hobbit, etc.):
[bookcover:The Strange Case..."

Good Call on the Roald Dahl!

[Jenny]

Hmm, I think these would work:


Mystery + psychic powers, sort of like in The Body Finder:


Sisters with psychic-ish abilities being used by jerk face to commit evils:

[Anna]

I haven't read the ones you mention but if you are ok with a male protagonist, your description reminds me of

[Jillian]

What about I Am Number Four?

[Shelley]

fits your description. I really enjoyed this YA paranormal.

[Casey]

Jillian wrote: "What about I Am Number Four?"

Those are good books. At least the first 3 i've read.

[[deleted user]]

I think works. Male protag and a little bit older then general YA

[Jillian]

Casey I agree love them!

[Rea Nicole ✰]

Shaz wrote: "Hey lovely people! I'm looking for something where the protagonist has special/supernatural abilities and is coming to terms with it in an otherwise normal world. As in, the protagonist is still hu..."

I have read and enjoyed...

[Rea Nicole ✰]

Leah wrote: "I'm reading something that is from the perspective of someone who's depressed, and love that. Any recommendations for dark, depressive authors?"

I second



or recommend

[Rachel]

Shaz wrote: "Hey lovely people! I'm looking for something where the protagonist has special/supernatural abilities and is coming to terms with it in an otherwise normal world. As in, the protagonist is still hu..."

Shaz - you could try Margaret Mahy The Changeover
. It is a bit different but very enjoyable.

If you like something very dark try Robert Cormier Fade Ever wished to be invisible??

[Rachel]

R. wrote: "Hey guys! I know a lot of you have nieces, nephews, and children - so I figured this might be a good place to ask.

My niece (7) and nephew (10) recently had their birthdays and I wanted to send t..."

For Nephew I would suggest series of 5 books lots of magic and mystery.

For Niece I would reommend

[Rachel]

Leah wrote: "I'm reading something that is from the perspective of someone who's depressed, and love that. Any recommendations for dark, depressive authors?"


Leah I would recommend


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[Jamielyn]

Hi! So lately I've been finding some YA books that will really capture my heart. But I can't seem to find any. Will you help me guys?

I'm into realistic fiction.
I want something that will make me fall in love, make me laugh and make me cry.

Well I hope you can help me. Thanks! :)

[Jenny]

Not sure exactly what you have in mind.

These are cute/fun/quirky:


Have you read any Sarah Dessen? Might want to look into some of her stuff too, if not.

[Jamielyn]

Thanks Jenny!

I'll try one of Sarah Dessen's book, and hopefully, it'll be good. :)

[Jillian]

Loved vampire academy, the soul screamers series, hunger games, blood red road, I am number fourth name a few!

[Jan]

Has anyone in the group read The Mind Readers by Lori Brighton? I was thinking about trying it. My reading time lately has been limited so I'm looking for something that isn't too complicated in case I need to put it down for a few days.

[Komal]

Hello! I'm new here, thought this would be a good place to jump in :-)

I'm looking for a high fantasy/epic fantasy series where the characters are mature and not too childish. I also prefer there to be some romance and the main character doesn't start out as an average American teen & then gets transported into another world.

[Gwennie]

My two favorite High Fantasy series are and . Both are great, and both series get better with each installment.

In Finnikin, both characters start out mature, in my opinion, in Demon King the female character matures over the course of the series, but I liked her right from the beginning. And neither series has any 'transported' american teens.

Both are amazing. Did I say that already.

I know a LOT of people love , but I have no idea if the characters are mature right off the bat. It's on my to read list, but I haven't gotten to it yet.

[Komal]

Wendy F wrote: "My two favorite High Fantasy series are and . Both are great, and both series get better with each installment.

In Finni..."

Thanks Wendy! I must say, those all look good. I've had The Girl of Fine and Thorns on my TBR so I'm thinking about starting with that one.

[Jenny]

I'll second those and throw in a .

[Joella]

I'll second Graceling, I really loved that series.

[Lillian]

So I just finished my favorite series Divergent on Tuesday and I'm in a funk. Need something uplifting and light to read please!

[Stacia (the 2010 club), groupaholic, YA-MA founder]

Welcome to the group Lillian. :)

Are you looking for light as in a humorous book or a fun adventure book, or do you mean cute/sweet/romantic?

[Lillian]

Stacia I like everything! I'll admit I'm a bookaholic and just found Goodreads last night. I think I may have died and gone to heaven :)

[Hillary]

Those are mainly cute fluffy things. If you want something more specific I could probably come up with something.

Also just about anything by Sarah Dessen.

[Lillian]

Thank you Hilary!

[Robin]

Lillian, Hillary has yet to lead me astray. Her recommends have been some of my favorites.

If you haven't read them yet I think Anna and the French Kiss is definitely your best bet. It is a semi cheesy title and I waited months to read it but it really was a great book. I should have read it earlier.

[Lillian]

Thank you Robin! I added all of Hillary's recs to my TBR list. Can't wait to start!

[Jenny]

I'll throw in some: