And no, I cannot relate. My parents let me read anything. That may have been a slight oversight, but I have read about a whole lot of really dark stuff. I can also use any words I want. So lucky you, and I can't think of any books other people haven't mentioned. 

~ The Princess Bride by William Goldman

~ Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

~ Septimus Heap by Angie Sage

~ Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

~ Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

~ The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

I don't know how many of these have been said already, but they are some of my favorites. And yes, your situation is completely familiar.

the mis calculations of lightninggirl.

Stacey McAnulty.

apologize for all errors; leaving for CO in 1 min 

Try reading the Swallows and Amazons series by Arthur Ransome.  I love all the books. They inspired my love of sailing.  It’s a great adventure series.

Jean Craighead George wrote My Side of the Mountain and it’s sequels On the Far Side of the Mountain and Frightful’s Mountain.  They are about surviving in the wild.  Try all of George’s books, she’s a great writer!

I don’t know if someone has already suggested this one but the Brian Books (the first one is titled Hatchett) by Gary Paulsen.  They are also good survival storys.

Grace Lin recently came out with a new book, Before the Sword.  It’’s based on the legend of the Chinese heroine Mulan.  I like how strong Mulan is and how much she cares for her little sister.

I hope you find some of these books interesting! 

Have you read Mysterious Benedict Society? There is also the Books of Bayern, which is a YA novel (for those who don't know, YA stands for Young Adult) and is very interesting! Have a good day!

Cynthia Maple (pen name)  

Wings of Fire has a new legends: Dragonslayer! Also, there are WoF ebooks called Winglets: Prisoners, Assassin, Deserter, and Runaway

I can definitely relate. I have, like, no books to read. I actually just finished a series though, called The Magisterium. Have you read it?  

I have a lot of suggestions for you!

(sits down to write suggestions, suddenly can't think of anything) JK

Mr. Lemoncello's library ~ Chris Grabenstein

On the Edge of the Dark sea of Darkness~ Andrew Peterson

The Willoughbys ~ Lois Lowry

The Hunger Games ~ Suzanne Collins

Artemis Fowl ~ Eoin Colfer

The Mistmantle Chronicles~ M. I. McAllister

I loved all these books so much! Happy reading!  

Dang, I am the excact same way right now. Also, most of those books I've read. :P