If you liked these popular modern books for young adults, try some of these classics. Or, vice versa. Expand your reading horizons!
For fans of The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance), I would recommend anything by J. R. R. Tolkein. Of the high fantasy series I have read, Christopher Paolini has the most in common with the “father” of the genre.
The Twilight Series (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn) by Stephenie Meyer reminded me the most strongly of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. The character Jane Eyre is remarkably similar to Bella Swan, if you dropped her on the darkly whimsical and rain-soaked moors of Victorian England. However, there aren’t any vampires in Jane Eyre, so I also recommend Dracula by Bram Stoker for an air of fantasy. And even more bleak weather.
If Unwind by Neal Shusterman is your thing (the next book in the series, UnWholly is due out August 28, by the way), check out Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and 1984 by George Orwell. Between the two novels, you will find a creepy sci-fi stitched together body, and an even creepier dystopian society.
Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games series (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mocking Jay) built on a long tradition of dystopian novels. I once again recommend Orwell’s 1984, this time in conjunction with Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Happy Reading! Well, happy reading if you like disturbing stories.
A big thanks to Kelly for today's classical crossover recommendations!
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