More News like
this:
Here it is! All twelve authors of MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME + more details: http://t.co/SDccunDXdF
— Stephanie Perkins (@naturallysteph) January 7, 2014
Also an announcement from John Green re: new book. I know
he’s writing and I don’t want to rush him (okay, maybe I do a little) but I
just want NEWS that another book is coming. I just want the knowledge. It will
comfort me.
More Diversity
YA books can be boundary-breaking, but the genre is
strides away from being where it should concerning diversity. I desire a
wider range of characters when it comes to race/creed/orientation/background/situation. As a reader, I have to seek this out, and I would like it to be reflected on the shelves. For that to happen, it has to
be a group effort. Let’s get this done, folks!
Movie Releases/Announcements
TFIOS. Divergent. The Giver. If I Stay. Maze Runner.
Mockingjay. I WANT THEM ALL. Now, please. Also, I want optioned movies moving
to development. And in development movies moving to filming. You get my drift.
I want more YA books becoming movies.
Series Endings
I need Ruin and Rising (by Leigh Bardugo), The One (by
Keira Cass), Dreams of Gods and Monsters (by Laini Taylor). I want the closure
they will provide. And authors, be nice. No one needs to die. Except maybe the
bad guys…
The Next Big Thing
I love a good dystopian novel, but it recently came to my
attention that the subgenre is waning in popularity. Dystopia burned bright and
fast due to the popularity of Hunger Games and Divergent. Even though they
are still on our radar with the upcoming movies, I’m curious as to what will be next. Because right now, I have NO IDEA what's coming.
Honorable Mention:
Debuts, series and
authorial (or NEW BOOKS)
Winner’s Curse, Side Effects May Vary, The Inventor’s
Secret, Death Sworn, PANIC. The book by Lauren Oliver… I’m not actually
panicking. Though I’m starting to as I realize there is not enough time to
read all of this awesomeness. Sigh, just another reason I need a timeturner.
More diversity is always needed, and I'd particularly like to see more LGBT books that aren't specifically "issue" books, if you know what I mean. THE WINNER'S CURSE is so, so good, btw--if you love Leigh Bardugo, I'm pretty sure you'll love that!
ReplyDeleteWendy @ The Midnight Garden
I do know what you mean! I'd like to see that as well. Thanks for the tip about Winner's Curse-- I've actually already read it! I included it with the new books I'm excited for because of how much I loved it! I already can't wait for the sequel!
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