A question often asked in libraries is "What would you recommend I read?". The answer I give is 'How long have you got?" as there are so many wonderful books out there waiting to be discovered. I was just wondering today about what YA reads I would think of first if asked for recommendations and I would choose those that have stayed with me, that I've recommended to others who in turn have told their friend 'You must read this.' One book that fits that description is the wonderful 'Rosie Loves Jack' which is full of heart and courage. Our school office staff have borrowed it and passed the word on to students and different book groups. I would also include books that make you think, demand an emotional response, transport you to other worlds, wrap you up in beautiful lyricism, challenge you with twists and turns and offer secrets and lies, danger and mystery. 'The Places I've Cried in Public', 'The Lost Witch' and 'The Burning' all deal with the damage caused by toxic relationships. 'How Not To Disappear', 'We Were Liars' and 'There Will Be Lies' all have surprises and clever characterisation. 'Stars at Oktober Bend' is about healing through friendship and understanding while 'Shadowscent' and 'Throne of Swans' offer intriguing new worlds, one based on scent lore and one inspired by Swan Lake. With exciting new titles being released all the time, I know there are plenty more gems out there waiting to be appreciated. What YA titles have stayed with all of you? What would you recommend that everyone should read in 2020?