Okay, so I am a total sucker for books that fit into what I think is the young adult science fiction-ish genre. I am going to spare big descriptions, but I just wanted to list my favorites.. because they are amazing reads - and if you are not a young adult, don't be deterred - I'm not in that category and I seriously love them. Actually I think I am going to steal some descriptions because I am lazy, and I want everyone to know what they are about! The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins This one sounds slightly disturbing, but it is excellent. Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be the United States. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger Games." The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed. When her sister is chosen by lottery, Katniss steps up to go in her place. Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins I will spare the description on this one as it is the second in the series, and I don't want to ruin it! The Mortal Instruments Series - Cassandra Clare This is a sort of Twilight-eque series, except a bit more urban in the setting. I was skeptical at first, but it is definitely up there with my favorite books ever! They are the sort of books that you can't get your nose out of until you are finished. Check it out. You won't be sorry. I think I'll stop there for now.