So. I love contemporary YA fiction. So much so that I'm working on a contemporary YA manuscript. The process is slower than usual, but I'm loving it.
Problem is, I haven't read much contemporary YA fiction. *blushes*
That's why I'm going to make a resolution (the only one I think I'll manage to accomplish...): read at least 30 contemporary YA books this year. I'm calling it my 30 Contemp Books Challenge. As I read the books in my pile, I'll write their names here on my blog, right over on my sidebar somewhere, just to keep me focused on my goal. I will read those 30 books, dang it!!
So here's to reading awesome books in 2011. Hope you get your hands on a couple, too (be them contemp or not).
Now tell me: is there a genre you're dying to explore this year?? Oh, and feel free to suggest me some books for my list!! Thanks!!
Reminder: Today's my day over @ the Operation Awesome blog, but I talked about the challenge, so you're covered. BUT if you want to salivate over a nice lil' picture of Robert Pattinson, then hop right over. Your welcome :D
Anna and the French Kiss is MUST READ.
ReplyDeleteAnything by John Green.
Stop by my blog today! I'm talking about the best books I read in 2010! There are a few YA titles on my list!!! Good luck with your challenge!!
ReplyDeleteMake sure to read Looking for Alaska.
ReplyDeletei don't read enough YA contemp books either. I've got Looking for Alaska to read though. I think I may have to start peeking at you list when you get going for ideas. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your list and enjoy the reads!!
ReplyDeleteTake care
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I love love love contemp YA. It's what I write.
ReplyDeleteSome books I recommend:
Shift (Jennifer Bradbury), Twenty Boy Summer (Sarah Ockler), Willow (Julia Hoban), Does My Head Look Big in This? (Randa Abdel-Fattah), Saving Francesca (Melina Marchetta), Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You (Peter Cameron), Artichoke's Heart (Suzanne Supplee), Some Girls Are (Courtney Summers), Secrets of Truth & Beauty (Megan Frazer), Shrinking Violet (Danielle Joseph), Struts & Frets (Jon Skovron), Sea (Heidi R. Kling)
I could go on and on, but I won't. ;-)
OMG, you are all incredible!!
ReplyDeleteErinn--I ordered ANNA yesterday!! It's on its way right now :D And John Green is awesome!
Stephanie--We have similar tastes!! THE DUFF rocked my world, and I'm jotting down the other books on your list.
Elena--I've read LOOKING FOR ALASKA, and am currently diving into PAPER TOWNS :D Such an amazing writer *sigh*
Lindsay--Let me know if you need any recommendations!! I'll probably gush about the books in my emails, so please beware of my fangirling.
Old Kitty--THANKS!!
Jennifer--Um... I love you. Not just because you were nice enough to stop by my blog. But you also gave me the MOST AWESOME list ever. Yep. I have homework to do.
I'm reading 110 books this year and I have several genres on my list. I have the required fantasy! But I also have some contemporary, horror, mystery and even some non-fiction books too!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the 30 book challenge. If you get a really good one, let me know and I'll add it to my list!