BOOKS

The Giver by Lois Lowry

There’s a good chance you read this book in school and, we know—school books aren’t your fave. But what you might not have noticed the first time around is how similar The Giver is to Divergent. And, as if you needed another reason to pick it up again, GL cover girl Taylor Swift (and hottie Brenton Thwaites!) will star in the movie adaption of the sci-fi dystopian novel this August.

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The Clique Series by Lisi Harrison 

Remember excitedly running to the bookstore each time the latest installment in The Clique series was released? Well, it’s time to relive that buzz. Reread one or all of the legendary books to get reacquainted with Massie, Claire, the rest of the clique and their completely relatable adventures.

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Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shell Silverstein

Without a doubt, this book of poetry and super amazing illustrations is a staple in your local library. We’re sure you’ve already read it once or twice, but now it’s time for you to dust it off and give it another go. These classic poems, like “Lazy Jane” and “My Beard,” will keep you entertained for hours.

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The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd 

You already know Lily Owens’ story: After losing her mother, the teen escapes to South Carolina with her “stand in mother,” Rosaleen. Through the enthralling storyline, you’ll re-learn just how powerful love can be. Plus, after rereading the remarkable novel you can watch the film adaption staring the lovely Dakota Fanning and Queen Latifah.

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The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes: Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining by Anne Mazer

Just like The Clique, this series def lined the shelves of your bookcases. You couldn’t get enough of Abby’s adventures, and with each life lesson you and Abby both learned a li’l about yourselves. It can never hurt to revisit those life lessons, so go ahead and dig these books out of the depths of your closet and get reading.

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Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

Chances are you probably never even put the Harry Potter series down. OK, maybe you set ’em down briefly to read The Hunger Games or The Fault in Our Stars. Either way, the mischief is never over when there are seven enticing, emotive and wonderfully magical books you can read over and over again.

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