We’ve all made New Year’s Resolutions, right? You know, those little promises we make to ourselves that we plan on keeping all year long, and totally always succeed? Well, the good news is, the year’s still pretty new, so if you haven’t made any resolutions, it’s not too late! A popular resolution is to read more, so we figured we’d help out with a list of books that might help inspire your work with OTHER popular resolutions!
Resolution: Be more active 🏋️♀️
Book: Hooper by Geoff Herbach
If you need a book to inspire you to get up and get moving, Hooper might do the trick! Adam Reed is a Polish orphan who’s found a life when he’s adopted by a family in Minnesota. Even though he’s got a new home, he’s never forgotten his first love: basketball. It doesn’t hurt that he’s good at it. Like, really good, and when he’s invited to join an elite travel team, the world opens up for him: new friends, new opportunities, and new experiences. But all that could fall apart if Adam can’t navigate dangerous waters. From a bully, to racism, to trouble at home, Adam’s once bright future is suddenly being threatened. Can Adam figure out how to balance his life with his family and this exciting life basketball is giving him?
Resolution: Travel more 🛫
Book: Paper Towns by John Green
Who doesn’t want to see more of the world? If travel is your passion, you might want to spend some time with Paper Towns by John Green. When Quentin’s lifelong crush Margo finally seems to notice him, he’s over the moon. A spontaneous late-night adventure together was surely the first step towards the relationship he always wanted. But when Quentin arrives at school the next day, he discovers that Margo is gone. And not just absent; She’s vanished! But not all is lost, as Quentin realizes that Margo’s left behind clues for him to find her, and now it’s up to him and a van-full of his friends to track her down before he loses her forever.
Resolution: Eat Healthier 🥕
Book: The How-To Cookbook for Teens by Julee Morrison
One of the most popular resolutions is to eat healthier, so if you’re looking to find some healthy options, this is a good place to start. And hey, you can even pair it with another popular resolution, “Learn to cook”! The How-To Cookbook for Teens is a great place to learn simple recipes, but the catch here is that it’s stuff you’ll actually want to eat. Sloppy joes, grilled cheese, and nachos are just some of the delicious snacks you’ll learn to make, as well as more intense meals like maple-glazed chicken and shrimp scampi. If you want to wow your friends and keep your count your calories, this is a good place to start.
Resolution: Spend More Time with Family 💖
Book: This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg
It’s always nice to connect with your loved ones, and a new year is a great time to make a point to do more of that! Go on a trip with your parents, watch a movie with a sibling…or get to the bottom of a mystery that’s haunted you your entire life, life in This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg! Poppy’s lived her life on the run. Her family has even given her rules to follow to ensure she’s never found out. She doesn’t know why they’re on the run, but she knows there would be horrible consequences if they’re ever caught. Poppy can’t stand not knowing about her past, so she mails in a home DNA test…which could be the biggest mistake she’s ever made. Will Poppy be able to protect her family and her home life? Or is the cost of keeping some secrets just too big?
Resolution: Get More Sleep 💤
Book: Too Scared to Sleep by Andrew Duplessie
We’re all busy people, and sometimes we forget just how important a good night’s sleep can be! If you’re trying to catch more Z’s and you’re not a fan of horror, we recommend staying far away from Too Scared to Sleep by Andrew Duplessie. But if horror is your genre, this might be just the book for you. It’s an anthology book, which means it’s a collection of short stories that you can read in pieces, and some of these stories are twisted! There’s a garbage disposal that’s just as likely to eat you as it is grind up your leftovers. There’s a stuffed animal that may not be as cute and cuddly as it seems. There’s even a rose plant that needs blood to survive. The best part about these stories is that you can read them in one sitting, so you won’t be up all night trying to finish! See, we ARE helping you get more sleep afterall!
So there you have it! Five books that fit with some of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions. Did we cover yours? Or did you think of something not on our list? Whatever you picked, here’s to accomplishing all your goals in the new year (and finding a good book to keep you company while you do it)!
