tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post2366768296433572356..comments2023-11-06T13:07:23.645-05:00Comments on The Quintessentially Questionable Query Experiment: 2014 YA ReadingMatthew MacNishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-34658710388545270272014-01-15T05:37:58.642-05:002014-01-15T05:37:58.642-05:00Hi Matthew - I too must read this year .. and ther...Hi Matthew - I too must read this year .. and there must be a lot of sense in reading YA and MG books - so much imagination in them ..<br /><br />For now - I'm glancing through various exhibition guides whose shows enticed me ... <br /><br />Cheers and enjoy your 40+ books - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-88946017233307081432014-01-08T11:30:59.947-05:002014-01-08T11:30:59.947-05:00Fantastic! This year I'm going to be reading a...Fantastic! This year I'm going to be reading a lot more non-fiction (in particular stocks and investing stuff).<br /><br />But I'm going to squeeze the Boneshaker in there somewhere.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-42365219550778341322014-01-07T14:58:18.413-05:002014-01-07T14:58:18.413-05:00Good for you! (I'm referring to both the catal...Good for you! (I'm referring to both the cataloging and the goal of 40. I'm too lazy to do the former and too distracted to do the latter.) I haven't read any of the 3, though I saw <i>Holes</i> (and enjoyed it, since I saw it a couple years before TheBouf started to bug me).<br /><br />As for what I'm reading now, ask me again in a couple days once I've figured it out. Just finished a heavy one yesterday and need a short breather.<br /><br />Good luck!Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-10812306819902602672014-01-07T01:59:36.518-05:002014-01-07T01:59:36.518-05:00All three of those are favorites.
If you like The...All three of those are favorites.<br /><br />If you like The Chocolate War (and you will), it has a sequel that's very different, but still good.<br /><br />And part of the magic of Holes is the language and phrasing, especially in those opening pages. It's almost more of a fable than novel.<br /><br />P.S. Haven't seen the movie for any of them. :pSteve MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026970188928733645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-88509144392656678902014-01-07T00:44:38.283-05:002014-01-07T00:44:38.283-05:00Those are some fine looking books! The chocolate o...Those are some fine looking books! The chocolate one turns my crank but I'm thinking it's just because there's, um, chocolate in the title (in case you didn't notice).<br /><br />Right now I'm reading River Fairchild's new book and have a friend's manuscript I must start reading asap! Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-9515508985269842872014-01-06T20:32:58.077-05:002014-01-06T20:32:58.077-05:00I think 40 is an admirable goal--considering you h...I think 40 is an admirable goal--considering you have a work and family life as well. That would be much more than I could handle. Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-88251781638040192842014-01-06T19:44:55.480-05:002014-01-06T19:44:55.480-05:00Happy New Year, Matt!
I've been keeping track...Happy New Year, Matt!<br /><br />I've been keeping track of the books I've read for the last few years through Goodreads and I list them on my blog. I just wrote a post on it recently.<br /><br />I'm a HUGE fan of Laurie Halse Anderson. Loved SPEAK and WINTERGIRLS, and her new YA novel, THE IMPOSSIBLE KNIFE OF MEMORY, comes out tomorrow. I'm psyched! She also writes great MG historical fiction.<br /><br />Right now I'm reading Marie Lu's, CHAMPION. Happy reading!Suzie F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09560250678212373878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-740127625942872122014-01-06T17:33:40.828-05:002014-01-06T17:33:40.828-05:00Man even if you don't like Shia, you should to...Man even if you don't like Shia, you should totally still see the holes movie. Especially if you like the book because the movie is greatSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-55584218412965314872014-01-06T16:58:44.720-05:002014-01-06T16:58:44.720-05:00If you are keeping track anyway, you might want to...If you are keeping track anyway, you might want to consider doing what Melissa Sarno did and map out all the settings so you can see where you "visited" during the year.<br /><br />http://www.melissasarno.com/2013/12/a-year-in-reading.htmlDianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-30515556393372528502014-01-06T16:22:32.970-05:002014-01-06T16:22:32.970-05:00You've got a great list of books to read. I...You've got a great list of books to read. I've only watched the movie, Holes, so I'm sure the book (as tends to be the case, will be great).<br /><br />As for what I'm reading, I'm probably going to be doing a bit more reading in the MG genre as I work on my MG story. I queried it and didn't get much from it so I'm going back to see if there are some things I can do to make it better and just maybe get better results.<br /><br />Good luck to you with you 2014 reading and activities :-)Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-56366080742343124022014-01-06T14:44:12.131-05:002014-01-06T14:44:12.131-05:00I loved Speak. I haven't read anything by John...I loved Speak. I haven't read anything by John Green and it's my goal to read one of his books soon.<br /><br />I keep track of my books on Goodreads and also in a Word document so I can keep track of the agents who represented the authors. Would love seeing more what you're reading this year.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-55911107037817066722014-01-06T13:42:21.554-05:002014-01-06T13:42:21.554-05:00I will simply bow to the three you've highligh...I will simply bow to the three you've highlighted, here. I'm in full agreement. I never thought of it like this, but I guess I do use Goodreads to keep track of what I've read. Haha ... one part of my life I've been organized with and I didn't even know it. Wish that part of my life would tell the rest. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-41936286837736454342014-01-06T13:22:13.664-05:002014-01-06T13:22:13.664-05:00I use Goodreads as a way to keep track of what I&#...I use Goodreads as a way to keep track of what I've read. Nice to actually know what I thought of a book I read a couple of years ago (with my memory it's the only way).<br /><br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a> mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-21802408346654506612014-01-06T13:07:19.872-05:002014-01-06T13:07:19.872-05:00I, too, have been thinking that THIS IS THE YEAR I...I, too, have been thinking that THIS IS THE YEAR I will finally keep a journal of all books read. Maybe I will like it so much that it will stretch into forever...Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-20154036180276093912014-01-06T12:09:47.127-05:002014-01-06T12:09:47.127-05:00I admire your capacity of reading and your goal. B...I admire your capacity of reading and your goal. Best wishes:)<br /><br />I worry about young people of today for not having a desire to read. I try and jot down names so I can recommend them to my younger relatives and neighbors.<br /> Thanks for sharing.<br />Happy 2014 !MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-54003063036811342242014-01-06T12:06:04.965-05:002014-01-06T12:06:04.965-05:00This has been a pretty piss-poor year for me when ...This has been a pretty piss-poor year for me when it comes to reading. There were a few new books out from my favorite authors, and a few newbies, but otherwise I didn't have a lot of time for reading this year. I was just perusing the 2013 bestseller and YA bestseller lists and besides the shameful 50 shades books, I haven't read ANY new releases! It's time for me to get crackin'.Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-57812914153197974322014-01-06T11:53:40.952-05:002014-01-06T11:53:40.952-05:00Oh I so want to get a copy of Chocolate Wars. I...Oh I so want to get a copy of Chocolate Wars. I'm bad at finishing books sometimes myself.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-37283597153576901482014-01-06T11:33:51.058-05:002014-01-06T11:33:51.058-05:00Thanks for the explanation on gap books. I also ha...Thanks for the explanation on gap books. I also haven't read Speak. Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-28034586996468784452014-01-06T11:21:17.842-05:002014-01-06T11:21:17.842-05:00I've read these books, all excellent. I'm ...I've read these books, all excellent. I'm a slow reader too and 40 to 45 seems to be about my average. I'd love to make it to the big 52, but a book a week is just a big too much, particularly if there are more than 200 pages.<br /><br />Happy Three Kings Day!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-41241135063089317292014-01-06T11:04:17.160-05:002014-01-06T11:04:17.160-05:00Speak is a great book. I'm currently reading G...Speak is a great book. I'm currently reading Greybeard. Nice to see you around :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-12638256830536224122014-01-06T10:57:18.645-05:002014-01-06T10:57:18.645-05:00Curious, what's a gap book?
I read Holes in o...Curious, what's a gap book?<br /><br />I read Holes in one evening. My cousin who is a teacher's assistant and works with reading groups at schools, buys her dad a kid lit book every year for Christmas. Now that I'm into YA and children's lit, I think this is so cool. So I saw Holes and devoured it. <br /><br />I think 40 books is an excellent goal! I used to all myself a reader and I read half that many books. I remember seeing on a message forum about five years ago someone saying they read 50 books a year. That's almost a book a week! Now that I'm more intentional with my reading time, I read that much. But it's definitely not "slow" to read 40 books IMO. The book bloggers are mega super readers. They aren't really fair to benchmark against.<br /><br />Good luck with all your goals for 2014!Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-26616874251255515702014-01-06T10:53:54.257-05:002014-01-06T10:53:54.257-05:00I have not read any of these three books either. B...I have not read any of these three books either. But because of this post, I'm definitely putting them on my get-to-this list. <br /><br />I've used GoodReads to track and catalogue my reading for the last 2.5 years, and I think it has made a difference. I keep upping my reading goals (because I'm a very goal oriented person) and this year I'm up to 120 books! Good luck with your reading!A. B. Keuserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152107659542138178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-91379562886362903192014-01-06T10:45:15.304-05:002014-01-06T10:45:15.304-05:00I'm a slow reader as well. Finally picked up t...I'm a slow reader as well. Finally picked up the latest Neil Gaiman book.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-21379843523415477552014-01-06T10:40:55.306-05:002014-01-06T10:40:55.306-05:00Enjoy your fab reading picks for 2014! Happy new y...Enjoy your fab reading picks for 2014! Happy new year!<br /><br />Take care<br />x Old Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-38918566164091516622014-01-06T10:36:45.568-05:002014-01-06T10:36:45.568-05:00Oh yes, you must read SPEAK! It's so good and...Oh yes, you must read SPEAK! It's so good and such an important novel! Happy reading! Hope 2014 brings your wonderful things! : )Rachele Alpinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899898654095163712noreply@blogger.com