As I was watching the Oscars and looking at all the movies from 2008, I reminisced on all the great books from 2008. So here you go, my top picks from last year!
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
A captivating science fiction thriller from the author of the ever popular Twilight series. Parasites have taken over Earth, and have inserted themselves into the minds of humans...literally. But some people have overcome the force of the invaders and are beginning to rebel. Can both entities cope together in only one body? 
The Fortunes of Indigo Skye by Deb Caletti.
Indigo is a normal teenage girl, dealing with her own problems. She's a waitress at a diner where she knows almost everyone and they know her. One day, a stranger walks into the restaurant, and after Indigo warns him not to smoke cigarettes, the man opens up to her and begins to talk to her. After their conversation, he leaves a tip for her. A two and a half million dollar tip. Now, Indigo has to cope with all the challenges and responsibilities that it takes to keep the money while still trying to remain true to herself.
The City of Bones by Cassandra Clare.
For the people interested in the supernatural, it's a great book. Clary Fray lives an ordinary life, until she sees a group of teenagers killing a demon. As if that wasn't weird enough, she finds out that she's the only person who can see them. After her mother mysteriously disappears, Clary learns that she's a demon slayer, or Shadowhunter. Throw in some werewolves, vampires, and a love triangle, and you've got yourself a fantastic read!
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
Set sometime in the future, this is a chilling post-apocalyptic read about the new United States, known as Panem, and the yearly hunger game. The hunger games is a reality TV show in which two contestants are selected from each of the 12 districts in Panem. The 24 contestants are sent into an isolated place called the 'arena', where they are forced to fight each other. The winner earns a life of ease and comfort, while the losers are rewarded with death. The book centers around a girl named Katniss who volunteers to participate in the hunger games instead of her sister, whose name was drawn. Katniss must use all of her strength to outsmart the other contestants and make it out as the winner...and the survivor.
To see more fantastic books from 2008, check out the American Library Association's Best Books for Young Adults. I hope you find something that will satisfy your taste in books!
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