Anna Recommends Some Books on MTV.com

MTV has an article about Young Adult books you can read that are awesome like The Fault in Our Stars. In it Anna recommends a few books (one of which is a book she chose for her book club). Check it out here and excuse me while I go add a bunch more books to my "to read" shelf on Goodreads. ;)

12) ‘Where Things Come Back,’ by John Corey Whaley

“I’ve found one of the dangers of studying literature and learning how to craft a story is recognizing subtle hints early on in a book that reveal exactly where it is headed. I’m pleased to say for the majority of ‘Where Things Come Back’ I had no idea how the two very different, equally interesting story lines would eventually come together in an unexpected way.” – Anna Shinoda, “Learning Not To Drown”

13) ‘Tyrell,’ by Coe Booth

“Tyrell’s one of those characters that I can’t get out of my head — certainly because his story is written so well by Coe Booth that he feels like someone I intimately know — but also because I know that there are so many kids out there living like he is, stuck with very few options. With understanding sans judgement, the book answers the questions of why and how a street smart kid like Tyrell, who has a lot of potential, gets involved in illegal activities.” – Anna Shinoda

14) ‘Picture Me Gone,’ by Meg Rosoff

“I really love anything by Meg Rosoff. She had me as a reader as soon as I realized she wasn’t using quotations and was getting away with it in her first novel, ‘How I Live Now.’ I had never read anything like it — bizarre and brilliant. Although there is a a mystery to be solved in ‘Picture Me Gone’ (Rosoff’s latest novel), the real treat for me is how distinct Mila’s voice is. I instantly wanted to go on the adventure with her just to spend time seeing New York state through her young, witty, intuitive British eyes.” – Anna Shinoda