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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated The Young World (The Young World, #1) in Books

Jan 12, 2018

[The Young World} by [Chris Weitz] is a well written post apocalyptic story with a twist. All adults are die in a plague leaving the young to survive for themselves it becomes very much like [Lord of the Flies]. Also as the young people become a certain age they contract the plague that killed the adults. When they find that this plague was man made they fight to find the cure and save their friends and themselves.

This book was enjoyable and a quick read. It fits very well in a very popular YA genre.

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Steven Pinker recommended One, Two, Three, Infinity in Books (curated)

One, Two, Three, Infinity

George Gamow | 1989 | Science & Mathematics

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Book Favorite

"A delightful introduction to number theory, Einstein’s theory of relativity, higher dimensions, and other mathematical and scientific topics. I read it as a young adult, but it’s informative for old adults too."

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Genius

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The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years...

Buzz Books 2018: Young Adult Fall/Winter: Exclusive Excerpts from Forthcoming Titles by Rebecca Hanover, Julie Kagawa, Kody Keplinger, Natasha Ngan, Courtney Summers and More

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Catherine (40 KP) rated The Book Thief in Books

Aug 31, 2017

The Book Thief

Markus Zusak | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry

8.8

(129 Ratings)

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Unique in its Approach (1 more)

Written Well

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The Book Thief is one of my favorite young adult novels. The creativity of writing from the perspective of Death made this story memorable to me. I felt close to the characters and empathized with them.

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LibrarianBeth (6 KP) rated Fangirl in Books

Jul 19, 2017

Fangirl

Rainbow Rowell | 2014 | Young Adult (YA)

8.9

(46 Ratings)

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Cath is relatable. (2 more)

Draws in young adult readers but also allows "older" adults to relate.

Made me fangirl Rainbow!

wanted more!!! (0 more)

Fantastic Teen Fiction

Rainbow Rowell knows how to relate to young adult readers and how to get "older" adults to reflect back and see themselves in the characters' situations. This book made me fangirl Rainbow so bad! Cath and Wren are twins trying to create their own paths as they step into adulthood. Cath struggles along that path

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TiltedEarth (1 KP) rated Howl's Moving Castle in Books

Dec 9, 2017

A good read for young adults and "grown up" adults. Easy to follow, strong female character, magic and mayhem. Wonderful visuals painted with words. (0 more)

The climax of the story takes a while to get to. This story has a slow build up, with spats of action peppered throughout. It is important to be patient with this novel. (0 more)