The book I would like to suggest is A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. Unfortunately, it is not yet out in paperback, but I believe it will be soon. It's the story of a diary encased in a "Hello Kitty" lunchbox and sealed in several plastic bags that washes up on the shores of a remote British Columbia island. There it is found, among the seaweed by a writer. The diary is written by a 16 year old Japanese girl who grew up in America and deals with many fascinating themes including bullying, suicide, and the nature of time.
I would suggest "Glass Screams" by; L.R. Claude for the younger teens on up, it is a gripping story about a young girl and her struggle with a trauma that leaves her a victim in several ways with only herself to be able to handle everything, and overcome it.
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State of Wonder by Ann
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
The book I would like to
The book I would like to suggest is A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. Unfortunately, it is not yet out in paperback, but I believe it will be soon. It's the story of a diary encased in a "Hello Kitty" lunchbox and sealed in several plastic bags that washes up on the shores of a remote British Columbia island. There it is found, among the seaweed by a writer. The diary is written by a 16 year old Japanese girl who grew up in America and deals with many fascinating themes including bullying, suicide, and the nature of time.
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Definitely The Martian
Definitely The Martian Chronicles, by Ray Bradbury.. I'm not telling you what it's about so you go and see yourself. ;)
American Salvage by Bonnie Jo
American Salvage by Bonnie Jo Campbell. To me, these stories are about the Michigan beyond Ann Arbor.
Patchett's State of Wonder is also a promising choice.
Mudbound, Hillary Jordan One
Mudbound, Hillary Jordan
One Upon A River, Bonnie Jo Campbell
Flight, Sherman Alexie
Between Shades of Gray by
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
I would suggest "Glass
I would suggest "Glass Screams" by; L.R. Claude for the younger teens on up, it is a gripping story about a young girl and her struggle with a trauma that leaves her a victim in several ways with only herself to be able to handle everything, and overcome it.
Absolute Friends by John le
Absolute Friends by John le Carré