Holiday Book Shopping

I always give my ice skating students and close friends books for the holidays. I've read so many great books this year, I thought I'd share my pickings for this holiday season.

Books for a Young Teen (No swearing or sexy scenes)
I know everyone has their own opinion as to what is appropriate and inappropriate for teens. But, I feel like if I had a 12 to 14 year old, I'd be ok with them reading either of these.

• Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
• The Heist Society by Ally Carter

Books for a Mature Teen or Adult (warning may contain sexy scenes and/or language and/or violence/scariness)
These were my all time favorites from this past year.

• The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins
• Fire by Kristen Cashore
• Graceling by Kristen Cashore
• The Summoning, The Awakening, and The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong

Happy Holidays!