Reading for Renewal
As it is Christmas Eve Day, I decided that my ‘Literary Journeys’ article for the Southern California News Group should be about reading for renewal. Each of the novels discussed in the article have examples of how the characters need to change who they are in order to move forward on a spiritual journey. A few are classics; most are this year’s imprints; every one of them is a worthy, possibly life-changing read.
YA Reading for Renewal
I didn’t include YA fiction since the readers of the newspaper are generally adults. However, I’m still recommending Photographic and Challenger Deep. In addition, I finally read John Green’s Turtles All the Way Down. Green’s novels are automatic bestsellers as he has a great fan base (and for good reason). But if you haven’t had a chance to read his latest, it’s a serious reflection on crippling anxiety, a medical state that is very difficult to change.
Literary Journeys Link
Below is the link to the Press Enterprise, one of the newspapers that runs the Literary Journeys series. I hope you’ll have a look and pick out a few of the recommendations as your New Year’s reads. You know you are going to get Amazon gift cards this week from those who love you but think you have everything. Tell them which of these books you bought and share; have your own intimate book club and discussion of new beginnings. What could be a better holiday gift?
Other Recommendations for Renewal
My website School Library Lady has many recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction for teens. Other books I’ve recommended on this site that fit the bill are Little Women and Lud-in-the-Mist.