Young Adult Fiction for Adults discussion

Yes Peep - they are going to begin shooting the movie version of Like Water for Elephants in June and it is going to star Reece as Marlena, Robert as Jacob, and Sean Pean as August. Those are totally not ANY of the actors I pictured while reading the book! Oh well - they are still good. Isn't it weird how you picture certain actors for parts when you are reading a book? Also - SEE we can all agree on a good book when it is well written!!!!

Ugh! SKIP!!!!!!! I've got nothing but bad things to say so I won't say them. I'm disappointed. Who was August?

Oh was that Marlena's hubby?

Peep wrote: "Ugh! SKIP!!!!!!! I've got nothing but bad things to say so I won't say them. I'm disappointed. Who was August?"

Yes - August was her hubby in the book. It is very weird casting to me too! None of those 3 actors were who I pictured. I will definitely check reviews of it before I even bother watching it.

Laura wrote: "The Help was very good! oh, and so far I am enjoying City of Bones though I am only on page 110.
:-D"

I didn't like City of Bones much but I always feel compelled to finish a series if I start. I have to say, the second book is much better and the third book I really liked. So if you're a fast reader and you have the time, I would try to finish the series. I thought the third book was worth it. And I definitely agree with you - skimming is key. =) I think I skimmed most of Stephanie Meyer's books!

I've never read any of Sarah Dessen's books before (they seemed a bit TOO young for me), but I picked up "Lock and Key" at the library and couldn't put it down! I thought it was really good. Has anyone else read any of Sarah Dessen's other books? Are they good?

I also finished Shannon Hale's "Book of Thousand Days". I thought it was a beautiful fairytale. Definitely a younger read, but the writing was lyrical.

So under Heidi's advice I did start The Book Thief. I'm only 50 pages in but so far I'm really enjoying it... but also wishing I spoke a bit of German.

@ Lana - I didn't really like Sara Dessen but Just Listen is pretty popular. I read it and gave it 5 stars

Now Shannen Hale I really like! You HAVE to read The Goose Girl. It's practically required reading.

@ Brittany - you'll learn all the bad German words you need to know by the end of that book. It's really good though!

@ Peep, oh good, I always wanted to be able to cuss someone out in German. Now if only I could pronounce the words and perfect the accent.

Brittany wrote: "So under Heidi's advice I did start The Book Thief. I'm only 50 pages in but so far I'm really enjoying it... but also wishing I spoke a bit of German."

Yeah!!!! So excited for you. Just for fun you should go to audible.com or amazon and listen to the sample of the audiobook -- I had Peep do that -- the narrator has a German accent and he made the book even better! I loved that audiobook. Anyway - just do it saumench :)

p.s. can't wait to see who they cast for the Book Thief movie.

Heidi wrote: "Just started listening to and it is hilarious! I know they say is like Bridget Jones for the younger se..."
I bet on audiobook it is even better because Georgia is just, I don't know, awesomness! Glad you like it.

Lana wrote: "I've never read any of Sarah Dessen's books before (they seemed a bit TOO young for me), but I picked up "Lock and Key" at the library and couldn't put it down! I thought it was really good. Has ..."

I have read most of Sarah Dessen and I really enjoyed all of them - some more than others (Just Listen, Along for the Ride) but I think she is a pretty safe bet.

Peep wrote: "@ Lana - I didn't really like Sara Dessen but Just Listen is pretty popular. I read it and gave it 5 stars

Now Shannen Hale I really like! You HAVE to read The Goose Girl. It's practically require..."

I like Shannon Hale too! I listened to part of Sara Dressen's Along for the Ride on audio and gave up - I didn't care about the main character or her family. p.s. I wish everyone could hear The Book Thief on audiobook, because you would be saying the bad German words to yourself like the narrator said them. Saumench actually sounds like it starts with a "z" like Zaowwmench (like Chairman Mao, but with a Z).

Heidi wrote: "Brittany wrote: "So under Heidi's advice I did start The Book Thief. I'm only 50 pages in but so far I'm really enjoying it... but also wishing I spoke a bit of German."

Yeah!!!! So excited for ..."

I will when I get home from work. It sounds interesting. then I really can curse in German. My father would be so proud!

Jaimie wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Just started listening to and it is hilarious! I know they say is like Bridget Jones for ..."

Jamie - the narrator is excellent with her British accent -- you NEED to go to audible. com to hear a sample! I can't believe she did that to her eyebrows! I like how she said she was really ugly and needed to go into an "ugly home"! I own both the Bridget Jones books on audio (and paperback), and it totally reminds me of it.

Heidi wrote: "Jaimie wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Just started listening to and it is hilarious! I know they say is like Bri..."

I don't know if I love Libby more or Angus. They are great. Nickelodian did make a movie out of the first book - changed up a lot of things but it's still fun. They called it Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snoggin. Although I think Georgia is a bit prettier than the girl cast.

Heidi wrote: "Peep wrote: "I am finding it very hard to finish Thirteen Reasons Why. Heidi was it you who couldn't finish it?"

Yes it was I. Great - now I am going to get even more flak on here for being "too ..."

Heidi wrote: "Emily wrote: "Heidi wrote: "You got farther than I did on City of Bones - I got to page 100 and threw it on the floor. Triple Ugh :)"

Bluemoon wrote: "I actually started reading the City of Bones..."

I had a hard time finishing 13 Reasons Why too, but there was some satisfaction in the last part even though most of the book was so disturbing. It didn't make it easier to take, but took the edge off (the ending). Interesting format for the story.

So Heidi, I went to Audible.com and listened to the sample. The narrator makes a great Death. So formal, just how you would think. I'm still going old school and reading it though. Now back to the German.

Brittany wrote: "So Heidi, I went to Audible.com and listened to the sample. The narrator makes a great Death. So formal, just how you would think. I'm still going old school and reading it though. Now back to t..."

Ok saumench!

Jaimie wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Jaimie wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Just started listening to and it is hilarious! I know they s..."

I saw the movie on amazon - wonder if it is on Netflix stream. I will check! p.s. the cover of the movie has a much prettier girl than I am picturing for Georgia.

Heidi wrote: "Brittany wrote: "So Heidi, I went to Audible.com and listened to the sample. The narrator makes a great Death. So formal, just how you would think. I'm still going old school and reading it thoug..."

A is for Apfel, S is for Saumench! (So great!)

Heidi wrote: "Jaimie wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Jaimie wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Just started listening to and it is hilarious! ..."

Maybe it's because I have read all ten and she tarts it up big time as they keep going. Or as Georgia would say she increased her beautification and glamosity as part of her new found maturosity while chasing (oo-re) the sex god, Phwoooaar!

Jaimie wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Jaimie wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Jaimie wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Just started listening to and it ..."

Hee hee. I can't wait to catch up to you!

I just wish I owned all of them - I checked out most from the library and now I find I really want to reread them. She is just so funny and has the best made up vocabulary around.

It's at the library in the next town over. I'll have to pick it up on my next trip there.

Yes Peep! It is totally your thing too :)

Just finished The Maze Runner by James Dashner. Fantastic book.

So I'm about 150 pages into Uglies and it's not so bad.. I think the idea is pretty interesting, but the names could be more creative. Uglyville? New Pretty Town? .. yeeeeah. But other than that at least it's keeping my attention :]

The town names are all part of creating the theme of the series. Westerfeld does it all on purpose. I really like Uglies and its sister novels.

Just started last night. Yeah! I finished Graceling and The Thief and liked both.

Mandi wrote: "Just finished The Maze Runner by James Dashner. Fantastic book."

This is on my TBR list. I've been wanting to read it but it's only available for sale so far. Do you think it's worth buying?

Ignoring all comments about new books. Ignoring all comments about new books. Ignoring all comments about new books. Oh sorry! I am just practicing.

Bluemoon - after I read the books I have at home I plan to get Incarceron from my library. Hope to read it in April sometime. I will not add anymore books until I read at least 2 or 3 more! I will not!

Peep wrote: "Mandi wrote: "Just finished The Maze Runner by James Dashner. Fantastic book."

This is on my TBR list. I've been wanting to read it but it's only available for sale so far. Do you think it's worth buying?"

Yes!

Ignoring Kellee. Ignoring Kellee. I have no control. I want to add The Maze Runner. Help!

Heidi, how's about I add it, then I'll tell you in about 3 to 4 weeks that you should add it? How's that for a compromise?

Kellee wrote: "Yes!"

I'll probably pick it up when I go in town this week and add it to my already too long currently reading list.

Sounds good Peep :)

Just finished rereading the Vampire Academy books (kind of skimmed blood promise because it wasn't too long ago I read it for the first time) and now am half way through Gone (Wake trilogy) and I am not very into it. Trying to decide if I should just push through b/c its not very long or start on the Nanny Returns.

I personally wasn't a huge fan of The Maze Runner. It was okay I guess, but I thought it was super slow going. I got it from the library and I wouldn't buy it.

I am apparently in the minority here, but those were my thoughts. That being said, I will most likely read the sequel, if for no other reason than to figure out what on earth is going on (because I STILL have no idea)... that and be prepared for yet another cliffhanger ending.

Just finished Uglies.. it was pretty good. I'd probably give it 3.5.. And to quote Brittany right above me, "yet another cliffhanger ending" that leaves me excited to start the next one, Pretties, tomorrow morning.

I've heard The Maze Runner mentioned many times but I've never even looked into it.. hm. Maybe I should do that

Going to start The Dead-Tossed Waves :)

Bluemoon wrote: "ooooo....let me know if it's good"

Will do! I've heard the protagonist in this one is more likable than in Hands and Teeth... So that should make it more enjoyable :)

The Maze Runner is Absolutely worth buying. It's one of my new favorite books.

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Amanda - is "Stopping Time" separate from the Wicked Lovely series? I am confused.

Bluemoon wrote: "Jamie: Did you read Wake yet? was it any good?"

Yeah I read Wake and really liked it and then read Fade and it was just okay. I guess I think she should have probably stopped after Wake. But the new trend in YA is to make a series out of everything. Not that I don't love series.

Jaimie - I totally agree - not everything needs to be a series. In fact I wish some of these YA books were stand alone books, because it is really hard to find time to read the first book - let alone a whole series. p.s. I am also in a cozy mystery group and cozies notoriously have 10-20 books in each series, so I can't escape the series!

Heidi wrote: "Jaimie - I totally agree - not everything needs to be a series. In fact I wish some of these YA books were stand alone books, because it is really hard to find time to read the first book - let alo..."

Have you read any of the Charlaine Harris mystries?