I believe one of the first steps in truly getting to know someone is delving into their mind and seeing what they find intriguing. One excellent way to do this is reading some of their favorite books. So, in order to share a bit more of myself with the world, here is a list of books I have read within the last couple of years that I highly enjoyed:

1. This Star Won't Go Out by Esther Earl

A memoir by a girl dying of cancer.

2. Archetype by M.D. Waters

A thrilling, thought-provoking adventure in a woman's life that is split between two bodies.

3. The Good Luck of Right Now by Matthew Quick

A story of adjusting with death told through letters to Richard Gere. Yes, that Richard Gere.

4. The Help by Kathryn Stockett

We all know it, now it's time to actually go read it. I couldn't put it down!

5. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (get ready for a lot of him)

John Green is a genius when it comes to a peak in this teen novel. Don't knock it till you try it. A love story between two teens suffering from cancer.

6. Paper Towns by John Green

A girl gone missing, a boy on a journey to find her.

7. An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

When every Katherine in your past has broken your heart, you'd think you'd learn a thing or two from it.

8. Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green (I wasn't kidding)

Two teenagers' stories intertwine through a boy called Tiny. Oh, and they have the same name.

9. Looking for Alaska by John Green

This was my first experience with John Green and obviously I was floored.

10. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

A classic. I recommend listening to the movies' soundtrack while reading this action-packed adventure.

11. Let It Snow by John Green (nope, I wasn't done with him), Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Miracle

Three stories, three authors, all interconnected by the season of winter.

12. It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

Mental illness is a common topic of late, and this book takes a teenager's point of view on depression.

13. Seriously...I'm Kidding by Ellen Degeneres

You gotta love her. Every bit of humor from her show is packed in this book. Hilarious.

14. The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick

The movies gave a great look into mental illness, but this book delves even further into anger management issues, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and so much more.

15. Lexicon by Max Barry

What if there was a word that gave you complete control over any other human when they heard it?

16. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews

Another cancer story, but told unlike any other.

17. A Work in Progress by Connor Franta

Connor Franta, popular Youtube star, writes about his experiences growing up into fame.

18. You Don't Know Me by David Klass

A troubled, introverted teen takes you through his story of abuse.

19. Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

Infinite wisdom isn't all it's cracked up to be.

20. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

If you don't know what this book is about, don't talk to me. Just go read it. K Thnx Bye.

21. The Giver by Lois Lowry

I first read this in the fifth grade, and I've never had a more powerful existential crisis in my life.

Have you read any of these books? If not, what are some of your favorite books? Please let me know in the comments!