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My Favourite Books Released in the Past Five Years

  • Mar 1, 2019
  • 1 min read

Updated: May 12, 2021


Happy World Book Day, everyone!

This year I thought I'd celebrate by listing my top ten YA books released in the past five years. Okay, granted, there are more than ten books in this list, but it's a tough decision! Plus, you can't blame me for grouping the series.

So here they are, organised by release date:

Raging Star (May 2014) - Moira Young

Shimmer (July 2014) / Burn (June 2015) - Paula Weston

The Infinite Sea (September 2014) / The Last Star (May 2016) - Rick Yancey

The Art of Being Normal (Jan 2015) - Lisa Williamson

Daughter of Deep Silence (May 2015) - Carrie Ryan

The Rest of Us Just Live Here (Aug 2015) - Patrick Ness

Am I Normal Yet? (August 2015) / How Hard Can Love Be? (Feb 2016) - Holly Bourne 

Beautiful Broken Things (Feb 2016) - Sara Barnard

A Quiet Kind of Thunder (Jan 2017) - Sara Barnard

All About Mia (Feb 2017) - Lisa Williamson

I'd love to know what your favourite books have been in the past five years! Let me know!

3 Comments


Adam Young
Adam Young
Jul 13

Thanks for sharing this list. It's always nice to discover books that others have genuinely enjoyed, and I always end up adding a few new titles to my reading list. Everyone has different interests, whether it's finding a great book or looking into resume editing writing services when preparing for new career opportunities. Really enjoyed reading your recommendations.

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Ibtesam Abdullah
Ibtesam Abdullah
Jul 10

thanks for sharing . What a fantastic reading list! It’s always interesting to discover books that have made a lasting impression, and this selection includes a great mix of thought-provoking stories and memorable characters. Sharing personal recommendations is a wonderful way to inspire others to explore new authors and genres. Just as readers invest in personal growth through books, many professionals also choose chef cv service @topcv.ae to invest in their future careers and achieve their goals.

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Amelia
Amelia
Apr 22

I found that post on my phone while waiting for a bus, and it quietly reminded me of old days when stories felt like friends. In the middle of all that, book publishing dreams I once had came back, soft and a little painful.

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