Young Adult Fiction for Adults discussion

I'm completely unfamiliar with the whole battle royale concept, so that doesn't mean a whole lot to me. But with the whole "fighting to the death" thing, I'm not exactly thinking it's going to be a happy book...

Sara wrote: "I'm completely unfamiliar with the whole battle royale concept, so that doesn't mean a whole lot to me. But with the whole "fighting to the death" thing, I'm not exactly thinking it's going to be ..."


I didn't cry! I am a crier, so you probably won't. I don't get the battle royale either. It really isn't a sad or depressing book. The whole basis of the book, two children from each district fight to the death, is depressing. The book is not however

That's just what I wanted to hear! Thanks everyone!

Oh, PS - The Sweet Far Thing..... Is it good?

Been a while since I read it.. but I remember loving the whole series. It is hard to end any series.

Crank by Ellen Hopkins

I want to read Enna Burning! Where is the library's copy??? (It was either shelved wrong, or it's been stolen...) I hope they find it REALLY REALLY soon, or I'm going to have to buy the books!

I just finished the Mortal Instruments Trilogy and now I'm reading something similar... Ghostland by Jory Strong. not too sure if it's a YA though...

I am reading Distant Waves A Novel Of The Titanic

I'm reading Princess Academy, which I'm loving. The audiobook is fabulous!

I just finished Speak, another good audiobook. It was REALLY powerful.

I just finished "The Darkest Child". It was sad, sad, sad, but quite captivating. "the Doll People" is up next. I am reading it out loud with my eight year old.

I met Ellen Hopkins this past weekend at the Southern Kentucky Book Fest. I had her sign my copy of Crank and purchased its sequel, Glass, which she also signed. I, also, purchased and had signed her latest book, Identical. I loved Crank and look forward to reading Glass, too.

I just finished Independence Hall, Fragile Eternity, The Wooden Mile Something Wickedly Weird, vol. 1, The Demigod Files, and The Bad Beginning this past week or two. Now I am reading The Curse of Addy McMahon and will be starting Standard Hero Behavior after that.

I just finished A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. I liked both of them for very different reasons. Thirteen sort of reminded me of Perks of Being a Wallflower for some reason,

I'm starting on the "His Dark Materials" series. I just opened up Book 1. We'll see how it goes.

Ally wrote: "I just finished A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. I liked both of them for very different reasons. Thirteen sort of reminded me of Perks of Being a Wa..."

I've read the first two books in the Dark Materials series. The Golden Compass was okay - but I only managed to suffer through the second book. I only finished it on principle of not wanted to leave a book half read - plus I kept thinking that it would get better. It didn't. But who knows, everyone has different reading tastes. Good luck with it.

Kristen wrote: "Sara,

Hunger Games was amazing. Do you know what a Battle Royale is? It's a fight to the death. The setting of the book is futuristic and is made into different districts. Basically, each year a ..."

I can't wait to read this book. But somehow it keeps getting pushed back on my reading list.

I've recently read and enjoyed The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, Rules by Cynthia Lord, and Wake by Lisa McMann.

Nicki wrote: "I've read the first two books in the Dark Materials series. The Golden Compass was okay - but I only managed to suffer through the second book. I only finished it on principle of not wanted to leave a book half read - plus I kept thinking that it would get better. It didn't. But who knows, everyone has different reading tastes. Good luck with it. "

That is how the Golden Compass is going so far. It's got some fairly interesting parts. But I'm finding that I'm forcing myself to open the book.

I don't really like Golden Compass, welll I never read it but I;m not interested in reading it. I like the Mortal Instruments trilogy, the Heir trilogy, and more. Any recommendations?

Karenn wrote: "I don't really like Golden Compass, welll I never read it but I;m not interested in reading it. I like the Mortal Instruments trilogy, the Heir trilogy, and more. Any recommendations?"

I'm always baffled by statements like this. The words "don't really like" and "never read" should never appear in the same sentence.

The Golden Compass was my favorite novel, in any genre, for any age group, for nearly a decade. I've seldom read anything as beautifully written. This opinion is shared by many thoughtful readers. Why would a fan of well-written YA books NOT be interested in reading it?

Sara wrote: "I'm reading Princess Academy, which I'm loving. The audiobook is fabulous!

I just finished Speak, another good audiobook. It was REALLY powerful."

Are you equating listening to an audiobook with reading, or are you saying that you've listened to it and read it, both?

I definitely equate listening to an audiobook with reading. Exact same content, takes longer, but I can clean or drive while I "read." On both of those... I've only listened to them. And I saw the movie adaptation of Speak after I "read" it. (It almost sounds like you have an issue with audiobooks, but since they're so fabulous... that can't be it, can it?)

I just read Wicked Lovely, which I thought was wonderful, and Book of a Thousand Days, which was also quite fabulous. I'm next in line for The Hunger Games, which I'm pretty excited about. I also have City of Bones out from the library, which I will read as soon as I finish Fighting Ruben Wolfe and its sequel Getting the Girl, both of which are pretty short.

EDIT: I need to read The Golden Compass. My husband and I are driving to Las Vegas this week (22 hour drive).... I think I'll get the audiobook.... I think the version at my library is done by a full cast of voice actors...

Just to add my 2 cents, I didn't really like The Golden Compass either. I read it once in college for a YA fic class, and didn't really like it then. Then I gave it a second try when the movie was being released and again, it just fell flat for me. I did really enjoy City of Bones, though, and plan on reading the other books in the series.

Yes! I totally agree. I love the Mortal Instruments. Read the Heir Trilogy.

I just finished The Prophecy of the Sisters and I loved it. I'm now starting to read The Mortal Instruments trilogy and reading a new author book called Behind Every Illusion.

I'm just starting City of Bones.... I'm excited!

Dialma & Sara-Love the Mortal Instruments series.

Dialma-I just bought the Prophecy of the Sisters and can't wait to read it.

I just finished Catching Fire and will be starting How It Ends.

Dialma wrote: " I just finished The Prophecy of the Sisters and I loved it. I'm now starting to read The Mortal Instruments trilogy and reading a new author book called Behind Every Illusion."
Ooh, cool! PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS is the next book on my to-read list. As soon as I finish the book I am currently reading I will dive into Prophecy. I hear great things about.

Debbie and Daisy I think you will really enjoy reading the Prophecy. So far I have one friend that has read it and she also liked it a lot. Debbie - I'm enjoying City of Bones so far. And I'm so jealous you already got to read Catching Fire. I cannot wait to read that one.

Dialma wrote: "Debbie and Daisy I think you will really enjoy reading the Prophecy. So far I have one friend that has read it and she also liked it a lot. Debbie - I'm enjoying City of Bones so far. A..."

We will have to trade notes after! Let us know how City of Bones is. Also on my to-read list is Shiver, Something, Maybe and GhostGirl

I'm really liking City of Bones so far, as well! I'm on chapter 14 (about halfway)...

I just finished How It Ends by Laura Wiess and Demon Princess by Michelle Rowan. I enjoyed both although Demon Princess was pretty predictable.

Daisy-I enjoyed Shiver and though Something, Maybe was just ok.

City of Bones..... HOLY COW! I can't wait to get the next book!

Debbie wrote: "I just finished How It Ends by Laura Wiess and Demon Princess by Michelle Rowan. I enjoyed both although Demon Princess was pretty predictable.

Daisy-I enjoyed Shiver and though Something, Maybe ..."

Debbie, have you read Elizabeth Scott's other books?

Daisy-no that was my first book by her. I kept hearing how good they were. After I read Something, Maybe someone told me her other books are better.

Debbie wrote: "Daisy-no that was my first book by her. I kept hearing how good they were. After I read Something, Maybe someone told me her other books are better."
I adore PERFECT YOU and STEALING HEAVEN

Thanks! Will check those two out.

Stealing Heaven was really cute!

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Anyway, currently I'm listening to Skybreaker, and working on The Thief Lord. Enjoying both, but Oppel is definitely becoming a new favorite author!

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Oh and I am reading Madison Avery Book 1 at the moment.

Right now I am reading Fade To Black - I just finished Uninvited by Justine Musk, a great read! :)

I discovered a whole new selection of free e-audio books at the library, so I am rereading, or listening to actually, The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley. It's one of my favorites.

Silas House most recent book, Eli the Good is listed as YA. I didn't even know it was listed as such until I'd finished it and really wouldn't have known. Silas is one of the best writers today and I'm trying to let more folks know about him. At the book discussion for Eli the Good lastnight several felt it should be required reading for high-schoolers. Wonderful book-0you won't be disappointed.

I'm reading an ARC of Chelsea M. Campbell's THE RISE OF RENEGADE X coming out in May 2010. We share the same agent (and the same publisher, actually) and I've been wanting to read this ever since her deal was first announced in the trades. A totally fresh take on superheroes (and supervillains) with a boy protagonist. I haven't read many boy protags this year, so it's a refreshing change. (And I'm loving Damien's dark wit.)Chelsea CampbellThe Rise of Renegade X

I am reading a few different things at the same time right now. But Young Adult specific, the 2nd Morganville Vampire book. Im not loving it so far, but it is ok.

I just finished Wintergirls by Laurie Anderson. Really good YA book. Hard to put down.

Hello :) I was hoping there was a group for adults who love YA books! I am currently reading - I love it.

I put #2 Morganville Vamps on hold to read my group book, The Naming by Alison Croggon. I am liking it so far, but I am only about 50 pages in, so I have high hopes for loving it. I have heard really good things about it :D.

Heidi - I am curious to see what you think about Catching Fire! I still need to read Hunger Games. But I have heard nothing but good things about both books!

Kay wrote: "I'm reading an ARC of Chelsea M. Campbell's THE RISE OF RENEGADE X coming out in May 2010. We share the same agent (and the same publisher, actually) and I've been wanting to read this ever since ..."

Oh her book does sound good! Totally a cool idea and twist!

Heidi wrote: "Hello :) I was hoping there was a group for adults who love YA books! I am currently reading - I love it. "

I am in love with The Hunger Games and am going to dive int Catching Fire as soon as I finish Beautiful Creatures, which is very good too!