These are some of my all-time favorite books or book series that I think you would really like.
1. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Mainly taking place 22 years after the Battle of Hogwarts, this 8th installment of J.K. Rowling’s famous series is sure to please real Harry Potter fans. It follows Albus Severus Potter, Harry’s youngest son, and his best friend Scorpius Malfoy—yes, you heard me right, Malfoy—as they set out on a quest through time to try to fix what they think was a terrible mistake on Harry’s part—and learn that the past is not something to be tampered with. It also follows Harry as he tries to understand Albus, to make him see things from his point of view, and create a better father-son relationship between them. The book is not a traditional story, however, but rather a script of the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, by Jack Thorne. The published book was co-written by Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, and J.K. Rowling, of course. Now, some people say that scripts are hard to read. But the only way you’ll find out is if you read one. Sure, you could pick up Shakespeare or something boring like that. Or you could get one with a little more…magic.
2. Who Is…? / Who Was…? book series
The Who Is…? / Who Was…? book series is a series of short biographies that tell about the life of numerous people, from Jesus to Barack Obama! Each biography is illustrated, and the cover picture of every book is a funny caricature of the person being discussed. They give a good history of each person, and have a timeline of the person’s life at the end of every book. They are a good study material or source for a paper. I also enjoy reading them just for fun, however. Some of my favorite books in the series are Who Is J.K. Rowling?, Who Was Jim Henson?, and Who Is George Lucas? They’re good, quick reads, and I think everyone should read a few.
3. Masterminds
This series of books by Gordon Korman is one of my favorites. It follows kids Eli Frieden, Amber Laska, Hector Amani, Tori Pritel, and Malik Bruder, five kids living in Serenity, New Mexico, a small community in the middle of nowhere. It’s one of the biggest manufacturers of orange traffic cones in the nation, and it’s been voted #1 in America for standard of living. Everyone lives by the three Essential Qualities of Serenity citizens—honesty, harmony, and contentment. Or at least that’s what the kids are told. But a freak accident makes them think twice —and the deeper they investigate, the more dangerous it becomes. Startling discoveries reveal that nothing in this town is as it seems, and no one can be trusted—not even their parents. This is a great story with lots of twists, and it’s sure to keep the pages turning. You think you can figure out this startling mystery? Read this book and find out.
4. Star Wars: Before the Awakening
This book by Greg Rucka is unique. It fills the space before Star Wars: the Force Awakens, following Finn (or, more properly, FN-2187, as he hasn’t been nicknamed yet), Rey, and Poe Dameron as they take the path that leads them to each other. It has a few very good, detailed illustrations by Phil Noto. While I think Rey’s story could have been a bit better, as it doesn’t really have much effect on what happens in The Force Awakens, I did enjoy FN-2187’s and Poe’s. If you’re a Star Wars uber-fan like me, I would strongly recommend that you check this one out.
5. Seven Wonders
This series by Peter Lerangis is another one of my favorites. When Jack Mckinley woke up one morning, he didn’t know he would collapse in the middle of the road. Or be whisked away to an island in the middle of nowhere. Or be scheduled to die. But he was. Trapped on an island by a professor on what appears to be a college campus, Jack and three other hostages—Marco Ramsay, Cass Williams, and Aly Black—learn that they are special. They are the descendants of a lost civilization, and they have a gene inside that makes them too strong too fast. They have only six months to live. But there is a bigger problem. This lost civilization could rise again—and if it does, it’s not just these four kids who could die. So they have to travel across the globe, eventually stopping by all of the seven wonders of the ancient world, in an effort to save the world as we know it. Is the connection between four kids, Atlantis, and the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World confusing you? Don’t worry. It’ll all clear up once you’ve read the books.
Thanks for reading all the way through! By the way, I’d like to know what kind of books you like. Tell me in the comments below, along with any ideas you have for a new post that you want me to write. Thanks a ton!
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