Recs if you like The War That Saved My Life ...

Equestrian fiction for Horse Girls of all ages. Only including the first book in a series to prevent this list from getting out of control.

Complete as of August 2026.

many of us are privileged enough to read about war without ever having experienced it. these books give a glimpse of what it’s like to be shaped by a society that we only hope to never endure. my goal in reading these? increased sympathy for worlds beyond my own & appreciation for authors who honor the lives that they give voice to. keep tissues nearby & enjoy responsibly :)

Books that were nominated for the John Newbery Medal for distinguished contributions to juvenile literature but did not win Currently lists nominees up to 2024

Who needs parents, anyway? 🙂‍↔️ These stories follow main characters who are either orphaned, or may as well be. Some are searching for a family, others for meaning in life, and sometimes even romantic love. Regardless, we'll root for them no matter what! Check these out if you're a fan of "found family," the classic "sad British orphan," or first love tropes.

Let’s return to simpler times, where some of the best and most impactful stories can be found.

Most popular or most read books for young adults or middle grade.

Only the first book of a series will be added.

Other items used: "Sheet of Book Labels H", "World History II Lap Book", "Electives H" (includes "ARTistic Pursuits: Junior High, Book 1", "Classical Music Start-Up - Volume II: A.D. 1825-1945" and "Children's Book of Art"), "Story of the World, Volume 3 Audiobook", "Story of the World, Volume 4 Audiobook", "Extra Language Arts H Student Activity Sheets", "Timeline Figures H", "Extra Science H Student Activity Sheets: 5-Day", "Discover & Do: Science Supplies Kit H", "Discover & Do: Level H Experiments Paper Packet", "Mass Scale", "World History from Ancient to Modern Times", "History/Bible/Literature H Instructor's Guide", "Science H Instructor's Guide", "Language Arts H", "Markers", "Markable Maps", "3" Binder with Tabs", "The Timeline Book", "Discover & Do: Level H Science Experiments", "Discover & Do: Science Supplies Kit H", "Discover & Do: Level H Experiments Paper Packet", "Discover & Do: Level H Science Experiment Videos", "Math-U-See Integer Block Kit", "Math-U-See Algebra 1 Student Workbook", "Math-U-See Algebra 1 Test Book", "Math-U-See Algebra 1 Instruction Manual" and "MUS100 - Algebra 1 Online Instruction with Video".

All the Middle Grade books about WWII I could think of, some I’ve read, some I haven’t