1. Anything by John Green but particularly his newest The Fault in Our Stars: If you’ve been to my blog before or follow me on Twitter this probably comes as no surprise to you. He is my very favorite author. His writing is clever and all around awesome. I love his plot lines and characters and word choice. I love the ideas that his books make me consider and the fact that he doesn’t talk down to his readers. Yeah, I just love his books.
2. The Curse Workers series by Holly Black: Again, I am a total Holly Black fangirl. Her Curse Workers series is incredible. I think adults will appreciate the noir feel to these books. The mafia style curse working families are sure to be a hit!
3. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie: This is Alexie’s only YA title. I certainly think fans of his short stories and novels will love it. I also think that any adult who works with teens will be able to connect. The book is honest, smart, hilarious, and heartbreaking. 
4. Chaos Walking trilogy by Patrick Ness: I am listening to book two of this trilogy and oh. my. stars. I love it! The ideas and situations that Ness addresses have universal appeal. His writing style and voice are just amazing. I would also recommend his newest, A Monster Calls.
5. Chime by Fanny Billingsley: I raved about the beauty of the language in my review of this book. I stand by that and think that adults would really love it. I highly suggest giving the audiobook a try.
6. Beauty Queens by Libba Bray: Oh the snark. So much lovely, lovely snark! I think adults may appreciate some of the subtle (and not so subtle) references more than teens!
7. Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King: No matter what your age this book will speak to you (as will King’s other titles Dust of 100 Dogs and Everybody Sees the Ants.) My cousin’s book club (made up of adult women) is actually reading this one on my recommendation. I am so excited to hear what they think!
8. The Piper’s Son by Melina Marchetta: Like The Fault in Our Stars this book broke me. Like, hit me so hard I was a sobbing mess. Marchetta writes incredibly authentic and incredibly broken characters in this book. It was so honest and intense. I loved it.
9. Anything by Sarah Dessen: This one is for my chick lit loving friends! I suggest her books to all the adults I know who love books by Jennifer Weiner and Emily Griffin.
10. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor: This may have been my favorite book of last year. I recommend it to teens and adults alike.
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