One of my favorite books is Perfect Chemistry by Simon Elkeles. I love the way she hits real topics head on with characters that are strong and tenacious. As a bonus: this author can write a seriously hot hook up scene *fans face* ;) Julie Anne Lindsey
I book I really love right now is Jeff Vandermeer’s Wonderbook. It’s given me some really great insights on revision–and it’s pretty to look at too 🙂 Natalie Zaman
Here’s a book I love: Bridge to Terebithia by Katherine Paterson for it’s themes of friendship and dreaming big. It’s a lovely, simple little book that says powerful things. Lisa Cresswell
Divergent by Veronica Roth: Beautiful writing made for a fast-paced read in a fascinating dystopian setting with a strong female lead. It’s one of those rare books for me where I loved the story as much as the writing and it stayed with me long after I read the last word.
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