I try to figure out what the big deal is with Young Adult (YA) fiction by reading Shiver by Maggie Steifvater, which came to me highly recommended.
Shiver
All You Need Is Kill or Edge of Tomorrow or Live. Die. Repeat.
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
From the Mouth of the Whale
The Cabinet of Curiosities: 36 Tales Brief & Sinister
The Alchemist
The Whispering Muse
Sjón's work is short, entertaining, and incredibly engaging. Whether burning through pages hot on the heels of a hunter with prey in sight, or listening to a story-teller's adventures in the mess of a ship, Sjón maintains momentum in his narratives.
The Blue Fox
Breaking buying habits to stumble upon Sjón and his wonderful works. Not gonna lie--the cover totally bewitched me!
Do Not Read Out Loud
The Heaven of Animals
My boldness knows no bounds when I attempt to review the work of the man who taught me how to write. The Heaven of Animals by David James Poissant proves the short story isn't a dead art, and I got one hell of an education.