...the USA, of course!
Most of my readers know I'm from Germany and LOVE everything American (except maybe...GM food...but is that really only American? Let's not get into political correctness here. Because I suck at it)
Naturally, I had to pick the Top Ten Novels set in the US that I read so far (something about my grammar is off today)
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Such a classic. Also, did I mention I love everything about US history, too?
1) Caster Chronicles by Kami Garcia and Margret Stohl
I love reading about the Southern mentality. It's like home. Seriously, people in my town are just as narrowminded and conservative as say...Link's mom. I love them anyways (shhh! not literally all of them!)
2) The Lucy Variations by Sara Zarr
I'm not even completely sure, but I believe it's set in San Francisco and that...made me add another city to the list of places I've got to visit before I die...
3) The Lying Game Series by Sara Shepard
LOVE the whote desert-like city Shepard describes in those books. I could never live there for long (I need rainy days and storms that I can run in), but it sure sounds cool!
4) The Pretty Little Liars Series by Sara Shepard
Sorry, sorry. I had to. I love Rosewood even more than that deserty town. Might also be because of the way they portray it in the TV show. The houses are too pretty to be true!
5) 52 Reasons to Hate My Father by Jessica Brody
I would trade my hometown for L.A. at all times. Sorry. And yes, I really am that disloyal.
6) Belles by Jen Calonita
Although I'd actually prefer to live where Izzy lives. I wouldn't feel comfortable around rich people. I'm a klutz and I can't behave myself.
7) Airhead Trilogy by Meg Cabot
8) The Princess Diaries Series by Meg Cabot
9) The Caster Chronicles by Cassandra Clare
...because they're all set and noone (don't lie!) can pretend not to be sooo curious about NYC. I'm dying to see it and someday I will.
10) The Mediator Series by Meg Cabot
Set in California and gives a really great and different image of California. Also, it's plain hilarious!
I'm not sure what GM food is, but there's definitely a lot to love about good ole America. Tons of books are set here and I think they give you an idea of how varied are the people and places of this country. Great topic!
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what fascinates me SO much about the USA!!! The variety of people and attitudes and culture and food (especially food!!!) - and how it all comes together in one country! Awesome! I'd love to visit one day...every single state would be awesome!!!
DeleteHaha, yay for the same topic! Haven't seen it anywhere else. First I went for made-up places but fell short, so I picked USA instead. Good books happen there, right?! :)
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading Caster Chronicles, hope they're good. :)
LOVED Caster Chronicles :D I'm sure you'll like the books, too! And no, I haven't seen the USA topic anywhere, either! I think it's great how you picked dystopian novels, too - I'm actually even more interested to see a future America than a future Germany :D
DeleteI love the Airhead and Princess Diary books. Meg Cabot is the best. I still need to read 52 Reasons. It looks pretty cute. Great list!
ReplyDeleteIsn't she? I'm just going through The Mediator books and along with the Princess Diaries series - those are my absolute favorites of hers!!! SO Funny and so empowering for girls especially! Have you read The Mediator, too?
DeleteWhat's GM food? I love the Caster Chronicles too! Your list is great, there's a lot I haven't read yet... ;D
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Hehe, second to ask :D "Genetecally Modified" - we just called it GM in English class at school because we were a crowd of lazy fools :D
Delete52 Reasons to Hate My Father was such a cute read. Good choice. New GFC follower
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Thanks so much for commenting and following! And I thought 52 Reasons was so much better than I expected! Funny and all, but also deeper than most books in the genre!
DeleteGreat topic! (I may be biased lol) To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my favorites too...and if you're looking for more classics about the US similar to it, I'd suggest The Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck (any of Steinbeck really, I adore him) and Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestions! I actually have no idea what's good when it comes to classic (American and German ones alike...). I barely ever read classics, but I've been telling myself for a year now that that's got to change!
DeleteHaha, the USA is pretty cool, but I'm dying to go to Germany! ;) You've got some great books on this list. I've been dying to read The Lucy Variations. San Francisco is gorgeous, it's definitely a must-see city. 52 Reasons was such a cute book. Although really, LA isn't as nice as San Diego is!
ReplyDeleteLovely list, girly, and I hope you can come to the US sometime!
Okay, so San Francisco, L.A., San Diego - all go on my list of places to visit before I die :D And The Lucy Variations totally is worth a read!! I love Sara Zarr's writing! I read How To Save a Life by her, too, and fell in love with it from page one :D
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