When I was younger, I read a lot of Warriors (usually referred to as "Warrior Cats") by Erin Hunter. More recently, I've read three books that I quite enjoyed: How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster, A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah, and Columbine by Dave Cullen. I recommend all, but the last two discuss graphic violence if that is something you want to avoid.
So how about you? Manga and graphic novels count too if that's your thing.
So how about you? Manga and graphic novels count too if that's your thing.