A couple of months ago, I decided to jump on the '1 Like = 1 Book' trend that was doing the rounds on Twitter. Basically, for each 'like' I got on my tweet, I would give a book recommendation... and, um, I got over a hundred.
So, if you were lucky enough to miss me
Thought I'd join in. For every 'like' I'll share a book I like :) pic.twitter.com/zBPpIbevT2— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
1. Anna and the Swallow Man by @GavrielSavit. Haven't finished it yet but it's one of the most beautifully written books I've ever read.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
2. Beautiful Broken Things by @saramegan, a celebration of friendship and its importance especially when things take a turn for the worse.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
3. Only Ever Yours by @oneilllo. So important and really opened my eyes to things I'd previously accepted without question.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
4. #GIRLBOSS by @sophiaamoruso. Non-fiction and incredibly inspiring and motivational. One of those books I wish everyone would read.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
5. Night School by @CJ_Daugherty. SO FUN. For one week all I did was read these books and I have no regrets. Fast paced and full of action.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
6. One by @SarahCrossan. Heartbreaking but introduced me to a new form of literature I came to love. Seriously stunning.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
7. True Face by @SiobhanCurham. Non-fiction focusing on being and loving yourself. An empowering read 💪🏻— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
8. Rebel of the Sands by @AlwynFJH. Mythology, adventure, gunpowder and a lot of action. Truly special and one of a kind.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
9. Am I Normal Yet by @holly_bourneYA is the best representation of mental illness I've ever seen. Amazingly written + up for @yabookprize!— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
10. Maresi by @turtschaninoff is a Finnish, feminist fantasy story set on a women-only island. Fantastically original and very important.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
11. City of Bones by @cassieclare. First book I read by someone who soon became my fave author. Can't get enough of the Shadowhunter world— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
12. Dani's Diary by @narinderd was one of the first YA books I read and I read it many times. Still remember my shock at that plot twist.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
13. Monument 14 by @EmmyLaybourne sees 14 kids trapped in a supermarket w/no adult supervision following a freak disaster. Such a fun read— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
14. Emma Hearts LA by @Keris is perfect for escapism and made me so happy. Might have to re-read it, actually. 💛— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
15. Finding Audrey by @KinsellaSophie does anxiety so well and would give anyone without it a really good understanding of the illness.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
16. Girl Online by @Zoella is on the same theme + is such a fun read. Showed that anxiety won't always get in the way of doing what you want— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
17. Hello, I Love You by Katie M Stout is a romance set in a Korean boarding school. Loved the culture in this so much.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
18. Chasers of the Light by @TylerKnott is a beautifully presented book of poems and photography. I wish I could write like he does.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
19. Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates is an important book and will make you angry but also incredibly proud of the people who contributed— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
20. The Next Together by @Lauren_E_James: clever, funny and unpredictable time travel. Can't wait for the next book!— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
21. Tapas and Tears by Chris Higgins. Jaime is on an exchange in Spain and ends up with the family from hell. One of my first YA books 💚— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
22. Love Song by @sophiabennett is the atmosphere that comes with @Adele's music trapped between the pages of a book. Loved it.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
23. Reasons to Stay Alive by @matthaig1 is hope in a book. Really the only way I can think to describe it.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
24. An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley. Had to study it for GCSE but actually really enjoyed it. Didn't expect to! I like the film, too.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
25. Humans of New York: Stories by Brandon Stanton. Photos and stories from strangers in NYC. So fascinating and full of wisdom.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
26. Alex As Well by @alyssabrugman, the story of an intersex/trans teen. Interesting, insightful, unique and taught me a lot.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
27. Charm and Strange by @stephkuehn. So powerful it left me speechless.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
28. Geekhood: Close Encounters of the Girl Kind by @ThatAndyBloke. Honestly one of the funniest books I've ever read. An absolute gem— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
29. Fish Out of Water by @nataliewhipple. Stayed up until 5am finishing it. So diverse and with a romance to rival Anna and the French Kiss— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
30. Anna and the French Kiss by @naturallysteph. Every sentence is full of adventure and the magic of possibility. Gah <3— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
31. Faceless by @AlyssaSheinmel. Maisie gets a face transplant after being in a freak accident. Fresh, different and full of hope— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
32. Split by a Kiss by @LuisaPlaja. Jo moves to the US where things are more different than she ever imagined. One of my first review books!— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 26 March 2016
33. The Square Root of Summer by @hapgoodness. Not your average YA! Wormholes, spacetime, beaches and parties all so cleverly intertwined.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
34. We Are Giants by @AmberLeeDodd. Sydney doesn't want to grow up because she'll become taller than her mum who has dwarfism. A sweet MG!— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
35. Boys Don't Cry by @malorieblackman. Dante has a bright future ahead until his ex-girlfriend turns up with his baby. Brilliantly twisty.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
36. The Truth About Celia Frost by @PaulaRawsthorne. A rare disorder means a cut could kill Celia. Then she's the victim of a stabbing...— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
37. The Poisoned House by Michael Ford. An unpredictable horror set in the 1800s in a house with a dark secret. Gripping + full of intrigue.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
38. Did I Mention I Love You? by @EstelleMaskame. A well written romance that pushes the boundaries of YA. Perfect start to the trilogy.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
39. Harry Potter by @jk_rowling. pic.twitter.com/sAa9NU8xje— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
40. Freaks by @lisamforester definitely needs more attention! Left me awestruck. Abigail is 1 of 5 'Allelobrids' and people are after her...— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
41. I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed by Lauren Child is the book that made me fall in love with reading. I read it over 100 times. 💗— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
42. This is Not a Love Story by @Kerensd who writes some of the best YA out there. Beautiful writing and brimming with culture.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
43. Anthem for Jackson Dawes by Celia Bryce is like The Fault in Our Stars for younger readers.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
44. Code Name Verity by @EWein2412 is set in WW2 and is from the POV of two incredible women: a pilot and a special agent. So amazing.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
45. Pretty Girl Thirteen by @LizColeyBooks. A poignant and sinister psychological thriller. Recommended it SO many times.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
46. #GirlsCanVlog by @truffleoilyum. Warm, funny and perfect for aspiring vloggers.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
47. Gimme a Call by @SarahMlynowski. Devi's phone only calls one number... hers, at age fourteen, three years ago. Love Mlynowski's writing!— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
48. Dangerous Girls by Abigail Haas, a 'whodunnit' book with an interesting and complex plot. More law and court cases in YA please!— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
49. Amber by Julie Sykes, one of those books where even the tiniest + unimportant things end up being significant. Underrated but brilliant.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
50. Ketchup Clouds by @APitcherAuthor. Zoe's story unfolds in letters she sends to a murderer on death row. Raw, realistic + heartbreaking.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
51. From What I Remember by @stacy_kramer. Kylie wakes up in Mexico w/hangover + hottest boy in school - and they're wearing wedding rings..— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
52. Boys Don't Knit by @TomEaston is hilarious, witty and doesn't conform to gender stereotypes.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
53. All I Know Now by @CarrieHFletcher is inspirational and full of sisterly wisdom. Don't deny yourself the pleasure of reading it— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
54. Lady Midnight by @cassieclare, her latest book and my favourite of them all. My heart hurts just thinking about it.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
55. The Academy: Game On by Monica Seles. Tennis, rivalry, and discovering who you are. This book almost made me like sports. Almost.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
56. The Originals by Cat Patrick. 3 identical sisters, but they're clones, not triplets. And they exist as one person in the outside world.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
57. The Year of the Great Seventh by @TeresaOrts1. Egyptian prophecies force Sophie and Nate on a NY adventure in a race against time.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
58. Goodnight Mr Tom by Michelle Magorian. Love the book, the film + the play (one of the first I worked behind the scenes on, t'was fun)— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
59. How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff. I didn't think I'd like it but it took me by surprise. Good film, too.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
60. Spy Society by Robin Benway has a badass teenage spy and is set in NYC. Fast paced and perfect for escapism— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
61. Zelah Green by @VanessaCurtis1 does OCD and other mental health issues really well, I think. Warm, funny and entertaining, too.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
62. Burning Midnight by Will McIntosh. Coloured, indestructible spheres give special powers to whoever burns them. Truly original— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
63. A Boy Called Hope by @LaraWilliamson. Warm characters and beautifully written with a sprinkling of humour. It's a must read!— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
64. Can't Look Away by @donnacooner. A girl deals with a mountain of hate comments on her YouTube channel following her sister's death.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
65. Charlotte Sometimes by Penelope Farmer. Loved this when I was younger! Charlotte starts at a new school and goes back in time to 1918...— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
66. Waiting for Callback by @perditact. A 15yo battles her way into the acting world while juggling exams, friendships + protective parents— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
67. The Baby by @LisaDrakeford, a YA that focuses on parenthood rather than the pregnancy. Diverse + covers a wide range of topics.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
68. Blue by @TheSeaSection. Surfing, romance and set in my favourite place in the world.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
69. Storm and Stone by Joss Stirling. Brilliant, well rounded characters and great for fans of Night School.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
70. The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan, a literary inspiration of mine. Essays + stories on the uncertainty and possibility of life— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
71. The Secret Fire by C.J Daugherty and Carina Rozenfeld. Sacha will die on his 18th unless Taylor, across the channel, helps him. But how?— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
72. The World of PostSecret by Frank Warren. A non-fiction book of beautifully presented anonymous secrets.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
73. The Accidental Life of Jessie Jefferson by Paige Toon. Jessie is reunited with her real father... who happens to be a famous rock star.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
74. Counting Stars by @Keris. A romance set in a Liverpool houseshare. Awesome setting and such a fun set of characters! Loved this a lot <3— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
75. Far From You by @sharpegirl. Can Sophie find the person who killed her best friend before they find her? Unsettling and bittersweet.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
76. Cruel Summer by @junodawson. A group of friends is on holiday in a Spanish villa, but it soon becomes clear one of them is a killer...— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
77. Cherry Crush by @cathycassidyxx is the first in a series. These books are so gorgeous <3— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
78. How Hard Can Love Be? by Holly Bourne, set in a summer camp in California. Funny, feminist and a celebration of friendship.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 27 March 2016
79. Amy & Matthew by @CammieMcGovern. Amy helps Matthew with his OCD, and he helps Amy with her Cerebral Palsy. For fans of Eleanor & Park.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
80. The Boy Next Door by Katie Van Ark, a cheesy but very cute story about a pair of figure skaters.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
81. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Interesting ideas on paternalistic culture, repression of individuality, and feminism.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
82. The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne. When your father is running for President but you don't like his policies, what do you do?— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
83. Unbecoming by Jenny Downham. A multi-generational YA with themes of abandonment, sexuality, and Alzheimer's.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
84. All the Truth That's In Me by Julie Berry. Without a tongue, Judith can't speak the secrets she knows...— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
85. Matched by Ally Condie. In the Society, officials decide who you love and when you die. But do they know best? Such an exciting trilogy.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
86. Popular by Maya Van Wagenen. It's a memoir and follows the teen's experiment as she uses a 1950s popularity guide in the modern day.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
87. She Is Not Invisible by Marcus Sedgwick. Laureth and her brother fly to NYC to unravel a dangerous mystery - but Laureth is blind.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
88. The Borrowers by Mary Norton. My favourite classic. I was fascinated by these tiny borrowers and Human Beans when I was younger 💛— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
89. Binge by @tyleroakley, a collection of essays that are absolutely hilarious. He has the best anecdotes, he really does.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
90. The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson, a book that is genuinely impossible to sum up in 140 characters. So so so wonderfully written.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
91. The Last Summer of Us by Maggie Harcourt, a summer road trip book that is the bittersweet tale of endings and new beginnings.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
92. Carry On by Rainbow Rowell is my favourite of all her books. A magical, fantastical, satirical work of awesome set in Watford. ✌🏻️— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
93. Roller Girls by Megan Sparks, a fun and lighthearted series about roller derby.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
94. The Dolls by Kiki Sullivan. Boys want them. Girls want to be them. Someone wants them dead. A fast paced YA thriller with a difference.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
95. Saving Silence by Gina Blaxill is a complex insight into East London crime— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
96. The Folk of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton was one of my favourite books as a child. Insanely imaginative. Couldn't get enough of it.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
97. Tonight the Streets Are Ours by Leila Sales. Had a few issues with this but still enjoyed it and LOVE the setting (New York, obvs)— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
98. The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. Read this numerous times over the years. It couldn't not go on this list.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
99. The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Cassie is recruited to an elite school where a small number of gifted teens are trained by the FBI— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
100. The Year of the Rat by Clare Furniss is the heartbreaking story of 15yo Pearl whose mum dies after giving birth to Pearl's baby sister.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
101. Model Under Cover: A Crime of Fashion by Carina Axelsson. Axelle needs to solve the mystery at the heart of Paris Fashion Week.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
102. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart is poetic genius in book form.— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) 28 March 2016
There are lots more I could have added (Matilda, Divergent and When We Collided to name a few) but I had to stop at some point and it was rather time consuming. Fun, though!
Have you read any of the books on my list? What would you add?
Thanks for putting your list all in one place! There are a few of these I have been meaning to add to my tbr. :)
ReplyDeleteOff to check out some of these! Thanks! :D
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