2021 Must Reads

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2021 Must-Reads

By Maria Shelly '24


Whether your New Year’s resolution was to read more or you love just cozying up with a good read, we have a book recommendation for you. We’ve searched the online bookshelves high and low to compile a list of the best young adult must-reads for you. 

1. In the Neighborhood of True 

This young adult novel combines aspects of historical fiction and a powerful story of finding your identity to create a page turning read you won’t want to miss. 

Read it here! 

2. A Long Walk to Water

This #1 Best Seller follows the hardships of three different children living in Sudan in this novel based on a true story. 

Read it here! 

3. Tweet Cute 

In the age of social media, this rom-com novel perfectly captures the pressures that teens feel growing up in a story you won’t want to miss. 

Read it here!


4. Everything I Thought I Knew 

This recent young adult release blends romance and science when 17-year old Chloe ends up getting a heart transplant. Follow Chloe on the story to figure who she is with a new heart in this compelling novel that will not disappoint. 

Read it here! 

5. Wings of Ebony

If you are looking for a new fantasy read, look no further than this new release about a Black teen in Houston that must use the magic of her identity to save both her worlds.

Read it here! 

6. Fable

Andrienne Young takes you on an action packed yet emotional journey in her young adult novel Fable. 

Read it here! 

 7. Influence

This new release is topping the young adult mystery charts with a story of three different girls thrown into the social media space giving readers a peek into the world of today’s influencers.

Read it here! 

 8. The Electric Kingdom 

New York Times bestselling author David Arnold is back with a wild story of survival, hope, and love in his new release The Electric Kingdom. 

Read it here! 

 9. Lovely War

Another historical fiction must read by Julie Berry, a bestselling author, takes readers through a unique storyline that makes for a compelling page turner. 

Read it here!


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