Recently we asked BookBrowse's subscribers to rate their favorite books of the year. Many thousands of votes were cast. Here, in alphabetical order, are our top 3 young adult books for 2015.
Unlike other popular awards where the most publicized books usually pocket the prizes, BookBrowse's process evens the playing field so that quality can shine through. You can read how we do this here.
Last week we announced the Top 5 Nonfiction books. In early December we'll announce our Top 10 Fiction Books; and finally, on December 10, the 2015 Award Winners.
The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough
Hardcover Apr 2015. 352 pages. Published by Arthur A. Levine Books. Not since The Book Thief has the character of Death played such an original and affecting part in a book for young people. More about this book |
Goodbye Stranger by Rebecca Stead Hardcover Aug 2015. 304 pages. Published by Wendy Lamb Books. This brilliant novel by Newbery Medal winner Rebecca Stead explores multiple perspectives on the bonds and limits of friendship. More about this book |
The Tightrope Walkers by David Almond
Hardcover Mar 2015. 336 pages. Published by Candlewick Press. In a raw and beautifully crafted bildungsroman, David Almond reveals the rich inner world of a boy teetering on the edge of manhood. More about this book |