How I live Now by Meg Rosoff


One word to describe this book is - moving. Daisy doesn't care when her stepmother sends her to live with her aunt and cousins in England. As the world plummets into chaos however, Daisy is stranded in England with her cousins. She finds herself having feelings she shouldn't and is suddenly cut off from them. She finds herself ignoring all common sense to see how she can go for love. I think this book was remarkable. It is set in a world not so unlike our own, full of uncertainty. It is definitely worth reading.

Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman


This book is about - A boy called Fat Charlie who's father has just died. Problem is his Dad wasn't just a Dad he was Anansi the trickster spider-god. The spirt of rebellion, able to overturn social order, create wealth out of thin air, and baffle the devil. Fat Charlie's life is about to be turned upside down. Not only an award winner but also a brilliant and funny story.

Born Confused - Tanuja Desai Hidier


This book is about Dimple Lala, a teenager growing up in New Jersey who is fascinated by the world around her. While attempting to break away from traditional Indian values, she has the difficult task of making sure she carries her identity wherever she goes. Down-to-earth and funny, Hidier does a good job of explaining how sticking to your roots and being true to yourself are the two most important things to do while growing up.

If you enjoy a classic romance story but want to know more about the characters then this books is well worth a read.

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