Top Ten Tuesday - Faves of 2016

The theme for this week's TTT over at Broke and Bookish is 2016 favorites.

I have favorited 36 books on GR so far. Here are the ten that still make my heart sing and that were published in 2016.

YA:

The Great American Whatever by Tim Federle. 

I adore Tim Federle. This book, which I somehow never got around to reviewing, made me laugh and cry often and sometimes together. I also wanted to alternately hug and throttle Quinn, a most memorable and endearingly infuriating main character. 

The Geek's Guide to Unrequited Love by Sarvenaz Tash.

This was such a fun read! Review here.

Every Exquisite Thing by Matthew Quick.

I just finished reading this with my ears and am still processing it. 

MG:

Free Verse by Sarah Dooley.

Do you have students/ patrons who can't get enough sad books? Hand them Free Verse. Review here.

Finding Perfect by Elly Swartz.

I will be reviewing this notable debut in the next day or so.

The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd.

There's this homespun beauty and simplicity in Natalie Lloyd's writing that I just love to sink into. I don't know if I will get to review this gem, but the audiobook is quite lovely.

Maybe a Fox by Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee.

My review of the book is here. I recently learned of the audiobook and will be rereading it with my ears the summer.

Waylon! One Awesome Thing by Sara Pennypacker.

This is the first book in a terrific new series by the author of Clementine. Review here.

Non-fiction:

Ada's Violin by Susan Hood.

Every time I reread this book, I love it more. Review here.

Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe.

I need to review this. The art is nothing less than spectacular. I had the privilege of viewing some of the pieces in person at a publisher preview. This is a must-purchase addition to any collection.