For young adults, 'Deep and Dark and Dangerous' by Mary Downing Hahn is a good choice. It has a mystery element intertwined with swimming as the characters are near a lake and there are secrets related to swimming in it.
The book 'Jake and Lily' by Jerry Spinelli has a part where swimming plays an important role in the story of the twins. It's a story about growing up, family, and friendship, and the swimming scenes add a touch of fun and discovery for young adult readers.
A good one is 'The Knife of Never Letting Go' by Patrick Ness. While it's mainly an adventure story, there are elements of a disease that affects the male population in this dystopian world. It makes the main character Todd's journey even more harrowing as he tries to escape from his town while dealing with the threat of this strange illness. Another is 'Scythe' by Neal Shusterman. There is a 'cloud' disease in it that plays a role in the world - building and the characters' actions.
One interesting book is 'In the Shadow of Blackbirds' by Cat Winters. It's set during World War I and involves a girl who has a connection with the spirit world. She can see ghosts and has experiences that are similar to what mediums in fiction do. Also, 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman. The main character, Bod, grows up in a graveyard and has some interactions with the dead, which has elements related to mediums in a more unique and fantasy - filled way. It's a great read for young adults.
A really interesting one is 'Guitar Notes' by Mary Amato. It's about two teens who communicate through notes they leave in a guitar case at a music store. It gives a peek into their dreams and their relationship with music. Also, 'Audrey, Wait!' by Robin Benway is about a girl whose ex - boyfriend writes a hit song about her, and how she deals with the sudden fame and the music industry craziness.
J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series is a classic. It follows the adventures of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It's full of magic, mystery, and friendship lessons.
The 'Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare also has demon - related content. It's set in a world where Shadowhunters fight against demons. The books are popular among young adults as they have a great mix of action, romance, and a complex world - building that includes different types of demons and how to combat them.
'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie. It combines the allure of train travel with a complex murder mystery. The setting of the Orient Express, a luxurious and iconic train, serves as the backdrop for a web of intrigue and detective work.
One enlightening fiction book for young adults is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It explores themes like survival, power, and sacrifice in a dystopian society. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee which teaches about racism and justice through the eyes of a young girl. Also, 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is thought - provoking as it delves into a seemingly perfect but ultimately controlling society.
One popular young adults fiction book is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It's set in a dystopian world where teenagers are forced to fight to the death in an arena. Another is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling, which follows the magical adventures of a young wizard and his friends at Hogwarts. 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer is also well - known, telling a story of a girl who falls in love with a vampire.
One popular fiction young adults book is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world where teens are forced to fight to the death in an annual event. Another is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling. It follows the adventures of a young wizard and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer is also well - known, which tells the story of a girl who falls in love with a vampire.
I also recommend 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han. It's a heartwarming story about Lara Jean Covey, a high - school girl whose secret love letters get sent out. It delves into the world of first love, family relationships, and the challenges of being a young adult in a very relatable way.