Adventure & Fantasy
* The Maze Runner by James Dashner: A thrilling post-apocalyptic adventure about a group of boys trapped in a mysterious maze.
* Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo: A heist story with an incredible cast of characters and a captivating fantasy world.
* The Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan: Follow Will as he trains to become a Ranger in a medieval world full of adventure.
* Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer: A brilliant, mischievous young criminal mastermind faces off against fairies in this quirky fantasy series.
* The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis: Classic fantasy about children who discover a magical world through a wardrobe.
Science Fiction & Dystopian
* The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: A thrilling story about a dystopian society and a young girl who fights for survival.
* Divergent by Veronica Roth: A unique world with factions based on personality traits, where a young woman struggles to fit in.
* Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card: A brilliant, thought-provoking story about a young boy training to save humanity from an alien invasion.
* The Martian by Andy Weir: A gripping tale about an astronaut stranded on Mars, with a focus on problem-solving and survival.
Historical Fiction
* The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: A powerful story narrated by Death about a young girl living in Nazi Germany.
* Number the Stars by Lois Lowry: A story about a young girl who helps save her best friend from the Nazis during World War II.
* Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein: A thrilling story about two young women involved in espionage during World War II.
* The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne: A heartbreaking story about a young boy who befriends a boy in a concentration camp during World War II.
Mystery & Thriller
* The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin: A puzzle-filled story about a group of people who are invited to participate in a strange game.
* The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon: A unique story from the perspective of a teenage boy with autism who is investigating a dog's death.
* The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco: A historical thriller set in a medieval monastery where a series of murders occurs.
* The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson: A complex, gritty, and suspenseful thriller about a journalist and a hacker who team up to solve a decades-old mystery.
Other Genres
* The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie: A humorous and poignant coming-of-age story about a Native American teenager.
* Holes by Louis Sachar: A quirky and inventive story about a boy who is sent to a summer camp where he has to dig holes all day.
Tips for Finding More Books:
* Ask a librarian: They are experts at finding great books!
* Browse online book stores: Look for recommendations and reviews.
* Check out Goodreads: Find books with similar themes and characters.
* Talk to friends: Ask them about their favorite books!
I hope this list helps you find some great books to read! Happy reading!