READS #1

Laurie halse anderson is one of the many authors that I love. She is someone who we youngsters can relate to. She writes novels about tough issues specifically those dealing with teenagers without any doubt in mind. This side of her makes young adults able to confide in her. Her way of writing is also great in a way that makes readers able to understand easily. I have read two of her books, one of which is Speak and the other Winter Girls. Both of these books coincidentally are her first and last book she has written. 

Being her first book, Speak became a hit (still is) and won several awards for its outstanding story. It was Anderson's big break. Speak was adapted into a movie in 2004 starring Kristen Stewart. This book is about a thirteen-year-old girl named Melinda Sordino who was sexually assaulted and becomes mute. It basically talks about how the young girl overcome her problems.

Whereas Winter Girls portrays two girls, one of whom is dead in the beginning, suffering from anorexia and bulimia. This book talks about the other girl's struggles and delusional mind, whom eventually realized her way of living is wrong.
These two problems are often found within the society. And it is recommended to read these two books to know more about the problems and how to slowly solve them.

Rather than reading fantasy books, I like reading these kinds. I don't know why. Maybe because it is more realistic and extremely relatable and sad in some sort of way. Other book which similar to this is Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Another good read