1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | J.K. Rowling | 1997 | Fantasy | Multiple awards, including Nestlé Smarties Book Prize | The first book in the Harry Potter series introduces readers to the young wizard Harry Potter as he discovers his magical heritage and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. |
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2 The Hunger Games | The Hunger Games | Suzanne Collins | 2008 | Dystopian, Science Fiction | Winner of the 2008 Cybils Award for Fantasy & Sci-Fi | In a dystopian future, Katniss Everdeen volunteers as tribute for the deadly Hunger Games, a televised fight-to-the-death event meant to entertain and control the masses. |
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3 Twilight | Twilight | Stephenie Meyer | 2005 | Paranormal Romance | New York Times Bestseller | A high school girl, Bella Swan, falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious and brooding vampire, leading to a supernatural romance with deadly consequences. |
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4 The Fault in Our Stars | The Fault in Our Stars | John Green | 2012 | Contemporary, Romance | Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction (2012) | Hazel and Augustus, two teenagers with cancer, embark on a journey of love and self-discovery as they confront the meaning of life and mortality. |
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5 Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief | Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief | Rick Riordan | 2005 | Fantasy, Mythology | Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee | A boy discovers he is the son of Poseidon and embarks on a journey to prevent a war among the Greek gods while learning about his own identity. |
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6 Divergent | Divergent | Veronica Roth | 2011 | Dystopian, Science Fiction | Goodreads Choice Award for Favorite Book (2011) | In a society divided by factions, Tris Prior discovers she is Divergent—someone who doesn't fit neatly into a single group—placing her in grave danger. |
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7 Looking for Alaska | Looking for Alaska | John Green | 2005 | Contemporary, Coming-of-Age | Michael L. Printz Award | A young boy, Miles "Pudge" Halter, attends a boarding school where he falls for the mysterious and unpredictable Alaska Young, leading to an unforgettable and tragic journey. |
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8 The Perks of Being a Wallflower | The Perks of Being a Wallflower | Stephen Chbosky | 1999 | Contemporary, Coming-of-Age | ALA Best Books for Young Adults | Through letters, Charlie, an introverted high school freshman, narrates his experiences with friendship, trauma, and self-discovery. |
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9 Thirteen Reasons Why | Thirteen Reasons Why | Jay Asher | 2007 | Contemporary, Psychological | California Book Award Silver Medal | After receiving a set of cassette tapes from a classmate who recently took her own life, Clay Jensen unravels the events leading to her tragic decision. |
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10 Eleanor & Park | Eleanor & Park | Rainbow Rowell | 2013 | Contemporary, Romance | Michael L. Printz Honor Book | A heartfelt romance between two misfit teenagers in the 1980s, exploring first love, family struggles, and identity. |
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