Book+Recommendations

__**The Hunger Games**__ trilogy by Suzanne Collins (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay). Katniss fights for survival in an evil government run Survivor-type contest while also exploring her feelings for two very different boys.


 * __If I Stay__** by Gayle Forman: Mia and her family are in a terrible car accident, and she's now caught between the world of the living and the world of the dead. She can't imagine a life without her family but her boyfriend and her musical future hold her here. This book was powerful and heartbreaking.


 * __Matched__** by Ally Condie: Futuristic story that reminds me of a less violent Hunger Games. Society controls all aspects of the citizens' lives, including who they marry. Cassia is thrilled to be matched to her best friend Xander, but begins developing feelings for another boy whose picture briefly appears on the matching screen. She needs to decide whether to abide by Society's rules or follow her heart. Brought up many questions about the future, the role of citizens, and the rights of the people. I really enjoyed this one and it's the selection for the March Foran book club meeting.