16 books my {almost} 16 year old received for Christmas this year and is reviewing for you.
Just 2 1/2 weeks after Christmas and my daughter has been devouring the books she got as gifts. We’re always on the lookout for new reads, and I can barely keep up with her! She’s been a fan of WWII books for years, but I encouraged her to explore other genres. For Christmas, she got books from various genres including history (WWII and other historical time periods), psychological thrillers/murder mysteries, classics, self-help, and some feel-good, light-hearted reads. With her rapid reading pace, we’re constantly seeking new book recommendations. We thought we’d share the list of books she received for Christmas and would love to hear your recommendations, whether they’re old favorites or new discoveries.
Hi, daughter speaking! I’m always looking for new book recommendations and thought it would be fun to share a few books I got for Christmas with a little blurb about each one. Hope you enjoy. I have listed out the books (below) and written a short little excerpt by the ones I have finished reading so far. I hope you love this list and plan on sharing more of my favs in the near future. You can also find my list here.
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None of This is True Psychological thriller. This book will keep you guessing the whole time!
The Nightingale Based on WWII, told from the point of view of sisters, this book is amazing! By the end of the book it will almost feel like you know the characters personally. (I’ve read it multiple times I love it so much!)
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Just starting this one!
Where the Red Fern Grows A good classic, that leaves you satisfied.
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Haven’t read or started this one yet!
The Glass Castle Haven’t read this yet, but my mom says it is really good. Ps. There is also a movie based on this remarkable memoir.
How to Win Friends and Influence People for Teen Girls Clearly one boughten for me by my mom. ha! I haven’t read it yet.
The Boys in the Boat I haven’t started this yet, but we did go see the new movie based on the book over Christmas break. It was so good! Now I can’t wait to read the book!
Local Woman Missing Murder and kidnapping mystery. Told from serval point of views, it will keep you guessing to the very end. It was so good, I read it in a day!
The Four Winds A story of a young mother as she survives the Great Depression and the dust bowl far from home and those she loves. This heartbreaking story will also leave you feeling inspired and grateful for what you have.
Never Lie psychological thriller/murder mystery. With quite the twist…
All the Light We Cannot See Based on WWII, shows how words can bring light into a world of darkness. We also loved the new Netflix series made about this.
Midnight at the Blackbird Café A cute love story with a touch of magic, you will truly love the characters. I’ve read several of Heather Webbers books and have enjoyed them all!
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion book 1 Emma is a spunky girl that will keep you laughing. A cute read. I got book 2 and book 3 for Christmas ( I think there are 7 in the series). They are short and really quick reads.
Lessons in Chemistry My mom actually bought this one for her, but we will both read it. It’s also been turned into a series, tho we haven’t watched it yet, gotta read it first!
Xo, Carly & daughter
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