Ariana Grande-Butera born June 26, 1993, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13, before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious from 2010 to 2013.
Grande made her first musical appearance on the soundtrack for Victorious and was signed to a record deal with Republic Records after the show’s finale in 2013.
The release of Grande’s debut studio album, Yours Truly, in 2013 marked the beginning of her transition into mainstream pop music. The album’s lead single, “The Way”, peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and launched her career as a pop star internationally.
Her second studio album, My Everything (2014), debuted atop the Billboard 200 and produced three top-ten singles: “Problem”, “Break Free” and “Bang Bang”.
Grande is also an avid reader. Here are some books that she has recommended.
180 Seconds by Jessica Park
In “180 Seconds,” Jessica Park weaves a tale of love, loss, and redemption. After the loss of her father, Anna is determined to make something of herself. She enrolls in college and quickly finds herself in the middle of a love triangle.
As she navigates her way through heartache and betrayal, Anna begins to question everything she thought she knew about love. Ultimately, she must decide what is most important to her: success or happiness.
Always Never Yours by Emily Wibberley And Austin Siegemund-Broka
The YA novel “Always Never Yours” by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka is a charming, funny read about finding love in unexpected places.
high school seniors Owen and James are best friends and have secret crushes on each other. But when James starts dating the most popular girl in school, Owen is left to navigate the ups and downs of the senior year alone.
Enter Cyndi, a transfer student from England who shows Owen that he doesn’t need to have a girlfriend to have a good time. As they spend more time together, Owen starts to wonder if maybe Cyndi could be something more than just a friend.
“Always Never Yours” is a delightful read about first love, friendship, and finding happiness in unexpected places.
Analee, In Real Life by Janelle Milanes
Janelle Milanes’s debut novel, Analee, In Real Life, is a coming-of-age story about a Cuban-American teenager who is struggling to find her place in the world.
Analee Navarro is a typical American teenager who just wants to fit in. But she can’t help but feel like an outsider in her own community. She’s not quite sure where she belongs, but she knows it’s not in the traditional Cuban culture of her parents.
Analee’s journey to find herself is at times painful and frustrating, but ultimately it is rewarding and empowering. Milanes has crafted a moving and relatable story about the importance of being true to yourself.
And We Stay by Jenny Hubbard
Jenny Hubbard’s And We Stay is a young adult novel about love, loss, and moving on.
Paula Reyes is a seventeen-year-old girl who is trying to find her place in the world. She transfers to a new school in the middle of her senior year, and she’s not sure if she’ll fit in. But when she meets Emily Windham, everything changes.
Emily is unlike anyone Paula has ever met. She’s smart, funny, and doesn’t care what anyone thinks of her. Paula is quickly drawn to her new friend, and the two girls become inseparable.
But then tragedy strikes, and Paula is faced with the hardest decision of her life. Should she stay or should she go?
And We Stay is a powerful story about friendship, first love, and learning to move on after tragedy strikes.
Autoboyography by Christina Lauren
Christina Lauren’s Autoboyography is a touching and relatable story of self-discovery and first love. Simon Spier is a 16-year-old boy who is struggling to come to terms with his sexuality. He falls in love with another boy at school but is afraid to come out to his family or friends. With the help of his best friend, he starts to write an anonymous blog about his experiences.
This novel will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with their identity or felt like they didn’t belong. Christina Lauren has written a beautiful and heartwarming story about finding the courage to be yourself.
Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven
Bad Romeo is a novel by Leisa Rayven. The novel is about a man named Romeo who is in love with a woman named Juliet. However, their love is forbidden by their families. As a result, the two lovers must go through a series of challenges in order to be together. Ultimately, their love conquers all and they are able to live happily ever after.
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
Andr Aciman’s novel Call Me By Your Name has been praised by critics and readers alike for its beautiful prose and sensitive portrayal of first love. The story follows seventeen-year-old Elio as he falls in love with his father’s research assistant, Oliver, during a summer spent in the Italian countryside.
Elio’s innocent infatuation quickly grows into a deep and passionate love, one that is both exhilarating and painful. Aciman captures the intensity of first love with honesty and tenderness, creating a novel that is both sensual and deeply moving.
Harry Potter (8 books) by J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series consists of eight books, all of which have been made into films. The story follows the life of young wizard Harry Potter as he attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, makes close friends and powerful enemies, and struggles against the evil forces that seek to defeat him and conquer the wizarding world.
The first book in the series, “Philosopher’s Stone,” was published in 1997 and immediately became a bestseller. The subsequent books in the series also achieved commercial and critical success, with the final book, “Deathly Hallows,” becoming the fastest-selling book in history.
The Harry Potter series has won numerous awards and has been translated into over 80 languages. It has also spawned a hugely successful film franchise, with eight films grossing over $7 billion at the box office worldwide.
Hunger by Roxane Gay
In her book, “Hunger,” Roxane Gay writes about her lifelong battle with obesity and the way it has affected her life.
Gay opens up about her childhood experiences with teasing and bullying, and how she eventually found solace in food.
With vulnerability and honesty, Gay explores the complicated relationship between her body and her mind, and how society’s attitudes towards overweight people can be both hurtful and damaging.
Text Me When You Get Home by KAYLEEN Schaeefr
In “Text Me When You Get Home,” author KAYLEEN Schaefer explores the world of constant connection through social media and technology. Through a series of interviews with experts and everyday people, Schaefer delves into the impact this always-on culture has on our relationships, work lives, and sense of self.
She also offers advice on how to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with the people and things that matter most.
The Disappearance Of Sloane Sullivan by Gia Cribbs
Sloane Sullivan was always a bit of a wild child. She was never one for following the rules and she loved to push boundaries. So, when she disappeared without a trace at the age of eighteen, no one was really all that surprised.
Her family assumed she had run off to join a cult or something similar. They didn’t hear from her for months and then, one day, they received a postcard from her with no return address. All it said was “I’m happy and I’m safe.” And that was the last they ever heard from her.
Now, twenty years later, her sister is determined to find out what happened to her. She’s hired a private investigator to help her track down any leads. And she’s not giving up until she finds out the truth about what happened to Sloane Sullivan.
The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson
The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson is a brilliantly written novel that tells the story of betrayal, love, and adventure.
The novel follows Lia and Rafe as they are forced to flee their home after a brutal attack. As they journey through the wilderness, they must learn to trust each other in order to survive. However, when they reach safety, they discover that the world is not as simple as they thought it was.
The Heart of Betrayal is an amazing novel that will keep readers hooked from beginning to end. Pearson’s writing is beautiful and her characters are incredibly well-developed. This is a book that should not be missed.
The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon
The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon is a powerful and heart-wrenching novel about first love, told in the alternating perspectives of a boy and a girl who meet one day before she is deported back to Jamaica.
The story follows Natasha Kingsley, a Jamaican-American teenager who is practical and scientific, as she tries to find a way to stop her family from being deported. She meets Daniel Bae, a Korean-American teenager who is creative and romantic, and the two immediately connect.
Despite their different backgrounds, the two teens are able to connect on a deep level and fall in love quickly. However, their relationship is put to the test when Natasha’s family is finally deported and she has to leave Daniel behind.
Thick by Tressie Mcmillan Cottom
In her book, “Thick: And Other Essays,” Tressie McMillan Cottom explores the issues of race, beauty, and identity through a collection of personal essays.
As a black woman, McMillan Cottom has always been aware of the societal pressure to conform to Eurocentric standards of beauty.
In her book, she opens up about her own struggles with self-image and confidence. McMillan Cottom also discusses the role that race plays in our perceptions of beauty. She argues that we need to move beyond the limited view of what is considered beautiful in our society.
With candor and humor, McMillan Cottom offers readers a new way of thinking about race, beauty, and identity. Her book is sure to spark important conversations about these topics.
Wrong In All The Right Ways by Tiffany Brownlee
In her book, Wrong In All The Right Ways, Tiffany Brownlee explores the idea that sometimes being wrong can be the right thing to do.
She shares stories and examples of times when she herself has been wrong, but ultimately it led to a better outcome.
Brownlee shows readers that it’s okay to make mistakes and that being open to new ideas and perspectives can lead to a more fulfilling life.
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